24458 San Rafael Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33955

This clear and level lot, backing to wide space, with public water and sewer, is ready for you to build your dream home with room for a private pool. It's almost a quarter acre on a quiet, winding, residential street in the deed-restricted community of Burnt Store Lakes (appropriately named for its 11 fish-filled fresh water lakes). Even as a lot owner, you can enjoy the gated park with playground, swings, picnic pavilion, restrooms, and shaded trails with views of Spoonbill Lake and Bear Branch creek. The kayak/canoe launch on Bear Branch creek gives access to paddling through the mangrove preserve to Charlotte Harbor. This community is also home to bald eagles, osprey, blue heron, and egrets. The association fee pays for grass mowing from March to November while the lot is undeveloped. It's a quick drive to downtown Punta Gorda, the Punta Gorda airport, and I-75. Or head south for a quick drive to Cape Coral or Fort Myers. Keep your boat or dine waterfront at Burnt Store Marina just 2 miles away. Golf courses and restaurants are nearby.