BOATERS' PARADISE! This updated 3 bed/2.5 bath, waterfront home in Punta Gorda Isles w/**NEW METAL TILE ROOF** has a desirable SOUTHERN REAR EXPOSURE w/VERY QUICK SAIL access along 80ft of seawall. In addition to keeping your boat in your backyard, the house is situated on a HIGHLY TRAFFICKED WATERWAY that leads directly to Ponce Outlet & Charlotte Harbor beyond. Not only can you reach open water in mere minutes, you'll enjoy watching boats pass by throughout the day. Inside, the home features a spacious, open floor plan w/great room design featuring beautiful marble flooring throughout the main living areas & one bedroom as well as updated kitchen & baths. Architectural details include soaring cathedral ceilings, disappearing sliding glass doors in the great room and TWO master suites. Third bedroom is a flex space - currently a cozy guest bedroom w/fireplace but would make a great den or home office. Formal dining area is perfect for hosting friends & family. The kitchen boasts granite counters, stainless steel appliances: KitchenAid refrigerator, Fisher Paykel two-drawer dishwasher & Dacor glass cook top. Ample cabinet & counter space plus tile back splash. Adjacent breakfast nook has a set of two sliding glass doors opening to & overlooking the pool & canal view - perfect place to enjoy meals. Thanks to southern rear exposure, you'll glimpse both the sunrise & sunset over the canal. Two, solar-powered attic ventilators keep the hot air moving out of the home increasing energy efficiency. Both master suites have en-suite bathrooms & walk-out access to the lanai w/pool & canal views. One offers an oversized walk-in closet while the other boasts two walk-in closets. Outside, the RECENTLY refinished, in-ground, heated pool w/attached spa is surrounded by a tile-look concrete deck. Lots of room for outdoor entertaining including a covered seating area & lounge area that is perfect for soaking up some Florida sun. The lanai also offers an outdoor shower & pool bath. The 36ft extended concrete dock is steps from the back door. Water & electric hook-ups are available dockside. Set off on your latest adventure where you can enjoy some of the best fishing & boating in SW Florida from your backyard. Other amenities include an attached two car garage, circular drive, & complete hurricane protection. Updates include NEW exterior paint (2024), resurfaced pool & spa w/new waterline tile (2024) plus NEW roof & gutters (2023). Home has been meticulously maintained & is in move-in condition. Make an appointment today.