24473 San Rafael Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33955

Clear, level, backing to open space with southern rear exposure, and public water and sewer! Build your dream home with room for a private pool with sunshine in your back yard! It's almost a quarter acre on a quiet 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. Keep your boat or dine waterfront at Burnt Store Marina just 2 miles away. The association fee pays for grass mowing from March to November while the lot is undeveloped. It's a quick drive to restaurants and golf, downtown Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, the Punta Gorda airport, and the international airport in Fort Myers. Or take I-75 for a day trip to Naples, Sarasota and other SW FL destinations. This community is also home to bald eagles, osprey, blue heron and egrets.