5430 ALMAR DRIVE,PUNTA GORDA,Charlotte,Residential

PGI WATERFRONT HOME W/NEARLY INSTANT SAILBOAT ACCESS TO OPEN WATER!! Reach open water in mere minutes via Buckley’s Pass. HIGH & DRY ELEVATION has protected this home from flooding! This spacious, 3 bed/2.5 bath SAILBOAT WATERFRONT home is in the prestigious community of Punta Gorda Isles w/NO HOA FEES; And is ideal for the avid boating enthusiast! This property is sited on a wide turning basin! Start experiencing some of the best boating in SW Florida in under 5 minutes from your backyard! Or easily enjoy the fantastic fishing accessible from your private dock, just steps from your back door. The seawall and canal dredging are maintained by the City of Punta Gorda! Inside the home boasts an open floor plan w/over 2,000 sq ft. of living space featuring a formal living room, formal dining room, central kitchen w/adjacent breakfast nook & separate family room. The kitchen genuinely is the heart of this home –opening to the living room, dining room, breakfast nook & family room – creating the ideal layout for entertaining. The kitchen has an extensive breakfast bar, ample cabinet and counter space plus a large pantry closet. Mitered window in the breakfast area offers unobstructed views of both the pool and waterway beyond; a perfect location to enjoy your morning coffee! Architectural details include soaring cathedral ceilings, NEW wood-look luxury vinyl plank flooring in the family room and all bedrooms, plus TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT thanks to expansive windows and the many sliding glass doors that open to the pool with serene canal views. The master suite presents a walk-out entry to the lanai, two oversized walk-in closets and a large en-suite bath. The master bath features dual sinks, lots of cabinets, jetted corner tub, walk-in shower, linen closet & even a private water closet. The split-bedroom layout offers privacy owner and guest. The interior laundry room has additional storage cabinets and doubles as a mudroom w/direct access to the garage and kitchen. When opened, the 8 ft. sliding glass doors in the master bedroom, living room & family room, will extend your living space so that you experience the true Florida-style, of indoor/outdoor living. Large, covered area of the oversized lanai overlooks the in-ground pool which was resurfaced in 2021. Pool has a waterfall feature that creates a soothing and tranquil atmosphere. Half bath on the lanai is perfect for the pool goers, keeping the inside of your home dry; while the outdoor lanai shower permits you to tidy up after a day spent on the boat or relaxing poolside before entering the home! The lanai storage closet is ideal for tucking away pool and boat supplies. The Southeast rear exposure of the home offers some magnificent sunrises. Other amenities include an attached two-car garage, hurricane protection and well-maintained tropical landscaping. TONS OF UPGRADES/UPDATES including Roof (2023,) Exterior house painting (2025), Water heater (2022), Window treatments (2024), Garage door opener (2024), kitchen appliances – dishwasher (2024), refrigerator (2021), plus washer (2024) & dryer (2023). Bathroom faucets (2024), Guest bathtub (2024), toilets (2024), Digital pool timer (2024), LVP flooring (2024) & Pool Cage No-see-um Super Screen Installed (2023). Enjoy NO HOA FEES! Direct flights into Punta Gorda airport make this a perfect location. The resorts, fishing, local venues, restaurants & golf courses are minutes away. Home is in MOVE-IN READY CONDITION w/ many updates.