5065 Cape Cole Blvd., Punta Gorda, FL 33955

This gorgeous estate home on more than ½ acre lot is tucked beyond lush landscaping that frames a meandering driveway leading up to front door. Custom built, this spacious home offers two main living areas, ideal for working from home or entertaining. As you walk in the front door, the main living room has a beautiful long view of the pool area and backyard. A family room with beautifully designed open kitchen is just beyond on the right. Abundant kitchen space includes extensive granite counters, a center island with second sink and attractive pendant lighting overhead, undercabinet lighting, brushed stainless steel appliances, glass front cabinets, commercial style stainless vent above the range, wine refrigerator and even a small desk area that together create a perfect space for entertaining or preparing delicious meals. An adjacent breakfast nook with corner pocketing sliders overlooks the large pool area. For those more intimate parties, a separate dining room can comfortably accommodate a full-size table. The spacious owner’s suite off the living room features new plank tile flooring, sliding doors leading to the lanai at one end and a well-designed ensuite bath at the other end with oval tub, loads of natural light, large walk-in shower, enclosed john and separate vanities. Two walk-in closets flank the hall between. Beyond the family room, the guest suite includes two generous bedrooms, both with new carpeting, and a bathroom that doubles as a pool bath. Where you’ll want to spend lots of time is relaxing under the enormous lanai with summer kitchen featuring a grill, mini fridge, sink and mounted TV. Few lanais offer this much shaded space for enjoying the outdoors. The laundry room includes extra cabinets, a full sink and even a ½ bathroom. An oversized 2 car garage also has a separate side door for golf cart access. The roof was installed in 2004 and has many remaining years of use. Private well is used for landscape irrigation. Take a dip in the heated saltwater pool and spa with the backdrop of lush flowering shrubs that create a postcard view of a true Florida landscape. Whether used seasonally or full-time, this home is a treasure in paradise.