Under contract-accepting backup offers. PGI WATERFRONT HOME W/**NEW METAL ROOF**, QUICK BOATING ACCESS & 90 FT OF SEAWALL! Find your place in paradise today at this beautifully maintained, 3 bed/2 bath, waterfront home w/pool in the heart of PGI. The home boasts an eastern rear exposure that ensures colorful sunrises over the intersecting canal view found behind the home. Enjoy quick boating access (under 10 minutes to open water) - simply follow the Sea Bass Strait Canal behind the home directly out to Charlotte Harbor. Inside, the home features lots of natural light, a combination living room/dining area plus kitchen & adjacent breakfast area plus tile flooring throughout. The kitchen offers quartz counters, tile backsplash & stainless steel appliances w/ample cabinet & counter space plus a pass-through to the dining room for easy entertaining. Disappearing sliding glass doors open to the lanai extending the living space outside for true, Florida-style, indoor/outdoor living. Home has three large bedrooms including the spacious master suite. Master bedroom offers an en-suite bath, walk-out access to the lanai w/a fabulous canal view plus a large bump out that makes a great home office. Master bath has split vanities and a walk-in shower. One guest room features double entry w/pocketing doors that open to the living room. This room makes a great den or media room if 3rd bedroom is not necessary. All bedrooms have oversized closets for tons of storage space. Outside, the lanai offers two separate areas for entertaining surrounding the in-ground, heated pool - relax in the shade or soak up some Florida sun. Steps from the back door is the extended, 30ft concrete dock w/10,000 lb boat lift. Electric is available dockside. Other amenities include an OVERSIZED 2-CAR garage, HURRICANE PROTECTION, and lots of updates/upgrades including NEW ROOF & NEW GUTTERS (2023), COMPLETELY REPLUMBED (2024), NEW washer (2023), NEW dryer (2021), & NEW stove (2022). Punta Gorda is known for boating but also boasts a lively art & music scene w/festivals & art fairs throughout the year. There's something for everyone. Miles of sidewalks connect you to walking & biking trails throughout the city. Minutes by CAR OR BOAT to historic downtown, Fishermen's Village or Laishley Marina where waterfront shopping & dining await. Also - the city maintains the seawalls which is huge risk aversion for owners. Discover your place in paradise while learning why Punta Gorda has been named one of the best places to live in Florida. Make an appointment today. Furniture is negotiable.