SPECTACULAR, LONG CANAL VIEW AWAITS YOU behind this 5 bed/3 bath, waterfront home w/**NEW METAL ROOF** in Punta Gorda Isles. Realize your Florida dreams here - enjoy quick boating access to Charlotte Harbor, play a round of golf at nearby St Andrews South or simply relax by your oversized pool. This spacious home HAS SO MUCH POTENTIAL w/over 2,600 sq ft of living space & a unique floor plan that includes a large great room w/central skylight, spacious kitchen and large family room that all overlook the pool & canal view. Home is flooded with natural light thanks to skylights, walls of sliding glass doors & large picture windows. The kitchen boasts granite counters, a built-in wine rack, recipe desk, pass-through window to lanai, & tons of cabinet & counter space plus a built-in pantry & separate closet pantry. Master suite is truly one-of-a-kind w/large bonus room that includes the master bath & a separate private bedroom. Easily combine the two rooms to create one oversized bedroom w/en-suite bath. The enclosed lanai offers a summer kitchen w/built-in grill & bar refrigerator. Enjoy this climate-controlled space while overlooking the pool & canal. Outside, you'll find the in-ground pool w/corner spa. At 18x36, this is one of the largest pools you can find! Plenty of room to soak up some Florida sun poolside. Step into the backyard where you'll find the private, concrete dock. Keep your boat in your backyard! Enjoy some of the best fishing & boating in SW Florida. Other amenities include CENTRAL VACUUM, HURRICANE PROTECTION, ATTACHED 2- CAR GARAGE & LUSH, TROPICAL LANDSCAPING. Punta Gorda is known for boating but also boasts a lively art & music scene w/festivals & art fairs throughout the year. There’s something for everyone. Miles of sidewalks connect you to walking & biking trails throughout the city. Minutes by CAR OR BOAT to historic downtown, Fishermen’s Village or Laishley Marina where waterfront shopping & dining await. Discover your place in paradise while learning why Punta Gorda has been named one of the best places to live in Florida. Make an appointment today. Rare opportunity for a FIVE BEDROOM, WATERFRONT HOME W/EXCEPTIONAL CANAL VIEW!