16145 Palmetto St, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

New Home, first occupied in mid November 2021. This 2500 sq ft home has 3 bedrooms, a den with a sofa sleeper and 3 bathrooms. The screened in lanai area adds 30% more living space with a private heated pool and hot tub. The master bedroom looks out on the pool with access via a sliding glass door. The large master bathroom has 2 sinks on opposite sides of the room and a large walk in shower. One section of the 3 car garage has been set up as a home gym with a weight lifting machine and dumbells. The garage area may or may not be available for the renter's car, but there is adequate room in the driveway. A pond in the back provides a nice view of nature with lots of beautiful birds and in the front is a large island of grass for a sense of space and a place to play games like crochet or ball. Sitting on the front porch is a popular past time among the friendly neighbors. The community has an active community with tennis, pickleball, basketball, children's playgrounds, a deli, several restaurants, golf course, work out facility, 2 community pools, hiking trails, bands playing on Friday nights in the town square, farmers markets, food trucks, bike trails wrapping around the large central lake and into the preserve areas, and a Publix and other public stores and restaurants at the entrance of the development. The nearest beach is Fort Myers Beach which is 35 miles away. The Boathouse Restaurant is a favorite spot for a fun meal at the marina on the Caloosahatchee river. You can find boat tours out of this marina as well. Utilities will be included up to a maximum amount. Excessive use electric and gas will be at renters expense.