2526 RIO DE JANEIRO AVE Punta Gorda, FL 33983

Need room for your large or extended family and friends? Well, this home situated on a third of an acre and located in popular deed restricted community of Deep Creek has plenty of room for family and friends with almost 2500 square feet of living space, great room, formal dining, family room, and spacious kitchen. Step into the great room, and your eyes will be drawn to the expansive view of the greenbelt through the wall to wall pocket sliders that allow you to open up your living area bringing the outdoors into your home. This home offers bright and open floor plan with overhead transom windows, expansive view of beautiful greenbelt from all main living areas, soaring vaulted ceilings with plant shelves to display your treasures and collectibles, and fireplace in the great room. The fully equipped kitchen boasts stainless appliances with 3-door fridge, warm wood cabinetry, tile backsplash, pantry, and breakfast bar that opens to the family room for easy entertaining. The generous master suite will be your private retreat with 2 walk in closets and private en suite bath with his and hers sinks, make up vanity, garden soaking tub, and Roman shower. Other key features include storm shutters, central vac system, dedicated laundry room with washer & dryer and additional pantry, irrigation system, and public water and sewer providing convenience and reliability. You will spend most of your leisure time relaxing on your brick paved and screened lanai or lazing in your pool overlooking the private and park-like back yard with panoramic view of greenbelt. Impressive curb appeal with tile roof, circular drive, landscape curbing with decorative rock, mature palms and foliage, and brick paved walkway leading to the double door front entry. Deep Creek is a deed restricted community with lakes, canals, and greenbelts throughout the community, park, and playground. And Deep Creek golf course nearby! Proximity to local waterways and beaches, dining, shopping, and golf courses makes this property ideal for the Florida lifestyle. Also, easy access to public parks with bike and walking trails and picnic areas, and boat ramps providing access to many waterways, beautiful Charlotte Harbor, the Peace and Myakka Rivers, and the Gulf of Mexico. And easy access to Interstate 75 with Fort Myers and Naples to the South and Sarasota and Tampa to the North. Quiet community, yet all conveniences and amenities nearby. Bedroom Closet Type: Walk-in Closet (Primary Bedroom).