Welcome to your own slice of paradise in the coveted waterfront community of Punta Gorda Isles. This home was selected for the prestigious "Punta Gorda Parade of Homes"! This exceptional Gulf access canal home is a boater’s dream, offering direct access to open water in just minutes. Meticulously renovated, this 1,762-square-foot home is designed with impeccable attention to detail and boasts an open floor plan perfect for entertaining family and friends. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be greeted by stunning upgrades, including a durable metal roof, lush landscaping with outdoor lighting, and a brick-paver driveway and walkway. Step inside to find an elegant living and dining area with luxury vinyl flooring, crown molding, custom built-ins, and glass sliders that open to the pool and beautiful canal views. The dining room is enhanced with a built-in buffet, and beverage refrigerator, and the space flows seamlessly into the family room and chef-inspired kitchen. The gourmet kitchen features top-tier stainless steel appliances, including Vevor under-counter refrigerators and a Forno gas range. Additional highlights include granite countertops, cabinetry with pull-out shelves and drawers, and a breakfast bar. The family room offers stunning waterfront views and a built-in entertainment wall for your convenience. The spacious primary suite, with private access to pool/lanai, opens to a beautifully updated master bath with a tiled floor-to-ceiling walk-in shower, granite countertop vanity with dual sinks, and a large closet. The attention to detail continues in the guest bedroom and a beautifully updated guest bath that will impress your visitors. Step outside to the spacious lanai and pool area, featuring a sparkling heated pool, a newly installed brick paver deck, and a covered lanai with a new industrial fan, offering the perfect spot to stay cool on warm, sunny days. A paver pathway leads to an additional waterfront patio area with a cozy fire pit, ideal for relaxing by the water. This property is located on a wide-water intersecting canal, with 80 feet of seawall and an 8x42 concrete boat dock equipped with a 7,000 lb. boat lift, as well as water and electric hookups. The laundry room has a washer/dryer, folding station, utility sink and flows into an oversized two-car garage with an epoxy floor. Additional features include new water heater in 2023, Reverse Osmosis, plantation shutters, 57 gal. above-ground propane tank, gardening prep area on the side of the home, impact windows and doors, roll-down shutters in the lanai and so much more. Ideally located just minutes from Fishermen’s Village, historic downtown Punta Gorda’s shops and restaurants, boating, world-class fishing, and Interstate 75, this move-in-ready home is spotless and waiting for you. Come experience the Florida lifestyle in this stunning, waterfront gem!