5505 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

Feel welcomed home every time you arrive to this bright and airy old style Florida home! Built in 1921 and nicely updated, this lovely 1,548 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is situated on a corner lot with a little over a half acre of land. You will be delighted as you approach this home with large screened porch that extends across the entire front of the home and beautifully landscaped yard with circular driveway. Access home through the kitchen that is open to the spacious living/dining area with tiled flooring throughout, granite farm sink, breakfast bar, farm style cabinets recently refinished, induction/convection oven, Bosch dishwasher and utility room with storage. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor. One bathroom features extended vanity with stylish bowl sink and jetted tub/shower combo. The third bedroom is on the second floor with built in platform bed and a large walk-in closet. Additional space on second floor can be bedroom, office, play area or storage. Step outside and relax in your screened in patio area or outside and enjoy the park like setting with large paver patio area with brick fireplace surrounded by mature trees. Home also features cottage style shed, koi pond, circular driveway, newer A/C in 2017, and metal roof. Creek on the side of the property feeds into the Peace River. Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens located up the road. This quaint, quiet and affordable cottage is so close to everything - downtown Punta Gorda, restaurants, shopping, Fishermen's Village, Gilchrist Park, boating, community events, entertainment and just a short drive to all amenities SWFL has to offer with I75 and US41 located nearby. Don't miss this opportunity!