5430 Almar Dr Punta Gorda, FL 33950

PGI WATERFRONT HOME W/**NEW ROOF*** & NEARLY INSTANT SAILBOAT ACCESS TO OPEN WATER! Reach open water in mere minutes via Buckley's Pass. High elevation protected this home during recent area flooding keeping this home dry. This spacious, 3 bed/2.5 bath waterfront home is perfect for an avid boater - located on a wide canal w/a wide turning basin, you can start enjoying some of the best boating in SW Florida in under 5 minutes from your backyard! Don't feel like taking the boat out? Simply enjoy the fantastic fishing available from your private dock. Inside, the home boasts an open floor plan w/just over 2,000 sq ft of living space featuring a formal living room, dining room, central kitchen w/adjacent breakfast nook & separate family room. Architectural details include soaring cathedral ceilings, NEW wood-look luxury vinyl plank flooring in the family room & all bedrooms, plus tons of natural light thanks to large windows & walls of sliding glass doors that open to the pool w/canal views beyond. The kitchen truly is the heart of this home - opening to the living room, dining room, breakfast nook & family room - creating the ideal layout for entertaining. Kitchen has breakfast bar, ample cabinet & counter space plus a closet pantry. Mitered window in the breakfast area provides an unobstructed view of the pool & canal - look out over the water while enjoying your morning coffee. The family room has a built-in shelving system w/room for TV & decorative items. The master suite offers walk-out access to the lanai, two oversized walk-in closets & an en-suite bath. The master bath features dual sinks, jetted corner tub, walk-in shower, linen closet & private WC. Split bedroom layout boasts large guest rooms that share a guest bath. Interior laundry room has additional storage cabinets & doubles as a mudroom w/access to the garage. 8 ft sliders from the master bedroom, living room & family room open to the lanai extending the living space outside so you can enjoy true, Florida-style, indoor/outdoor living. Large, covered area of the lanai overlooks the in-ground pool. Pool has a waterfall feature that adds the relaxing sound of running water to your outdoor living area. Half bath & outdoor shower on lanai allow you to clean up after a day spent on the boat or relaxing poolside without having to enter the house. The storage closet on the lanai is perfect for pool & boat supplies. Pool was resurfaced in 2021. The southeast rear exposure of the home offers some spectacular sunrises over the canal behind the home. The concrete dock is steps from the back door. Keep your boat docked where you can see it! Other amenities include an attached two-car garage, hurricane protection & well-maintained tropical landscaping. TONS OF UPGRADES/UPDATES including NEW roof (2023), new water heater (2022), NEW window treatments (2024), NEW garage door opener (2024), NEW kitchen appliances [dishwasher (2024), refrigerator (2021), range & microwave (2019) plus washer (2024) & dryer (2023)], NEW faucets in bathrooms (2024), NEW guest bathtub (2024), NEW toilets (2024), NEW digital pool timer (2025), NEW window treatments (2024), NEW LVP flooring (2024) & NEW screen enclosure w/no-see-um Super Screen (2023). Home is in MOVE-IN CONDITION w/so many updates & upgrades already done for you. Make an appointment today!