$769,950 - 1520 Columbian Drive, PUNTA GORDA

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome home to this exceptional 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom waterfront estate in the highly desirable Punta Gorda Isles community, a true boater’s paradise with no HOA fees. This single-story residence blends privacy, luxury, and convenience, offering quick access to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico with only one high-clearance bridge to navigate. Set on an oversized waterfront parcel with expansive basin views, the home welcomes you with abundant natural light, vaulted wood-beam cathedral ceilings, neutral tones, and an open floorplan designed to showcase serene water and pool vistas. The great room flows into an informal dining space and a generously sized chef’s kitchen with ample storage and a comfortable breakfast bar. The executive-style master suite features an updated ensuite bathroom with dual vanities, a jetted tub, a Roman shower, and refreshed finishes, while both guest bedrooms provide excellent natural light and spacious closets. A flexible interior laundry room offers potential as an office or hobby space. A standout feature of this home is the rare 5-car garage, ideal for car enthusiasts, craftsmen, or collectors, complete with multiple bays, overhead storage, epoxy flooring, and its own bathroom. Outside, enjoy a clear-view screened pool enclosure, stamped pool decking, and a concrete dock overlooking wide, tranquil waterfront vistas. Recent updates include a standing seam metal roof, new flooring, refreshed bathrooms, upgraded electrical components, updated hardware, epoxy-coated garage floors, fresh interior and exterior paint, and a newer water heater. Additional highlights include a circular paver driveway, crown molding, built-in storage, multiple linen closets, and a bright, welcoming layout throughout. Conveniently located near waterfront dining, pristine beaches, world-class fishing, Fishermen’s Village, parks, golf courses, shopping, entertainment, Punta Gorda Airport, and major roadways, this move-in ready home offers an unmatched combination of lifestyle and location. Sold AS-IS for seller convenience; seller has never occupied the home and no disclosures are available. Virtual furnishings may have been added to listing photos to help illustrate the home’s potential.