43 Tropicana DrivePunta Gorda, FL 33950Price: $975,000

JUST 15 LOTS FROM CHARLOTTE HARBOR. This custom, waterfront 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Punta Gorda Isles offers one of the most desirable boating locations in Southwest Florida, with extremely quick, deep-water sailboat access and no bridges to open water. From your private dock, enjoy a straight, fast run to Charlotte Harbor, Boca Grande Pass, the Gulf of Mexico, and miles of protected backwater and estuary waterways ideal for sailing, fishing, and cruising. Step through the leaded glass front door into a bright, open floor plan featuring a spacious great room, formal dining area, and gourmet kitchen with a large breakfast nook and built-in wine bar. Nearly every room in the home captures beautiful pool and canal views, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen is well appointed with granite countertops, solid wood cabinetry, and premium appliances including a GE Profile convection oven and microwave, raised LG dishwasher, and LG refrigerator. Architectural details elevate the home throughout, including tile flooring, cathedral ceilings, an elegant foyer with inlaid tile mosaic emblem, decorative plant shelves, arched windows and doorways, and zero-corner sliding glass doors that fully open to the lanai. The split-bedroom layout provides privacy, with a spacious primary suite featuring two walk-in closets, a spa-inspired bath, and direct access to the lanai overlooking the pool and canal. The guest bedrooms are generously sized and share a beautifully finished bath with an oversized walk-in shower and private water closet. Outdoor living is exceptional. The expansive lanai includes a heated in-ground pool, outdoor shower, pool bath, storage closet, and ample space for entertaining. The concrete dock with 16k boat lift is just steps from the back door, making spontaneous boating effortless. Leave the dock and be on open water within minutes, whether heading out for sunset cruises, offshore fishing, or island hopping through Charlotte Harbor's protected waters. Additional features include a new metal roof, oversized 2.5-car garage with workshop space, brick paver driveway, hurricane protection, and Ring security cameras. The home is move-in ready and ideally positioned for those seeking true sailboat access in a premier Punta Gorda Isles location. Prime boating, quality construction, and an unbeatable waterfront setting make this home a rare opportunity. Schedule your private showing today.