$699,000 - 5430 Almar Drive, PUNTA GORDA

PGI SAILBOAT WATERFRONT HOME WITH INSTANT ACCESS TO OPEN WATER!! Reach open water in mere minutes via Buckley’s Pass. HIGH & DRY ELEVATION has protected this home from flooding! This spacious, 3 bed/2.5 bath SAILBOAT WATERFRONT home is in the prestigious community of Punta Gorda Isles w/NO HOA FEES; Ideal for the avid boating enthusiast! This property is sited on a wide turning basin! Start experiencing some of the best boating in SW Florida in under 5 minutes from your backyard! Or easily enjoy the fantastic fishing accessible from your private dock, just steps from your back door. The seawall & canal dredging are maintained by the City of Punta Gorda! Inside the home boasts an open floor plan w/over 2,000 sq ft. of living space featuring a formal living room, formal dining room, central kitchen w/adjacent breakfast nook & separate family room. The kitchen is the heart of this home –opening to the living room, dining room, breakfast nook & family room – creating the ideal layout for entertaining. The kitchen has an extensive breakfast bar, ample cabinet & counter space plus a large pantry closet. Mitered window in the breakfast area offers unobstructed views of both the pool & waterway beyond; a perfect location to enjoy your morning coffee! Architectural details include Soaring Cathedral Ceilings, NEW Wood-look Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring in the family room & bedrooms, plus TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT thanks to expansive windows and the many sliding glass doors that open to the pool with serene canal views. The master suite presents a walk-out entry to the lanai, two oversized walk-in closets & a large en-suite bath. The master bath features dual sinks, lots of cabinets, jetted corner tub, walk-in shower, linen closet & private water closet. The split-bedroom layout offers privacy for owner & guests. The interior laundry room has additional storage cabinets & doubles as a mudroom w/direct access to the garage & kitchen. When opened, the 8 ft. sliding glass doors in the master bedroom, living room & family room, will extend your living space so that you experience the true Florida-style, of indoor/outdoor living. Large, covered area of the oversized lanai overlooks the in-ground pool which was resurfaced in 2021. The pool has a waterfall feature that creates a very tranquil atmosphere. Half bath on the lanai is perfect for the pool goers, keeping the inside of your home dry; while the outdoor lanai shower permits you to tidy up after a day spent on the boat or relaxing poolside before entering the home! The lanai storage closet is ideal for tucking away pool/boat supplies. The SE rear exposure of the home offers some magnificent sunrises. Other amenities include an attached two-car garage, Hurricane Protection & well-maintained tropical landscaping. TONS OF UPGRADES/UPDATES includes New Roof (2023,) Exterior House Painting (2025), High-Efficiency AC w/10-yr Parts & Labor Warranty (2025), Water Heater (2022), Window Treatments (2024), Garage Door Opener (2024), Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher (2024), Refrigerator (2021), Washer (2024) & Dryer (2023). Bathroom Faucets (2024), Guest Bathtub (2024), Toilets (2024), Digital Pool Timer (2024), LVP Flooring (2024) & Pool Cage No-see-um Super Screen Installed (2023). Enjoy NO HOA FEES! Direct flights into Punta Gorda airport make this a perfect location. The resorts, fishing, local venues, restaurants & golf courses are minutes away. Home is in MOVE-IN READY CONDITION w/ many updates.