221 DURRANCE STREET

Under contract-accepting backup offers. This unique 1920’s Old Florida style home is situated in the historic district of Punta Gorda. The true charm of this home begins as you drive over the brick paved street up to the brick paved driveway. This 2-story home has 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 updated baths, master suite on the 1st floor, Florida Room, and living and dining. The ramped front entrance leads you to the cozy Florida Room for enjoying your morning coffee, reading a book, or greeting neighbors who walk the beautifully landscaped sidewalks with mature palms. Once you enter the home, you’ll be greeted by an open and bright floor plan featuring living and dining areas with rich wood flooring and then on to the spacious kitchen boasting granite counters with tile back splash, warm wood cabinetry with glass front doors, pantry,3 door fridge and double oven, and cozy breakfast nook. Tasteful appointments include hardwood flooring, plantation shutters, decorator accent wood on walls and ceilings, crown molding, and stunning spiral staircase to 2nd floor. The master suite is located on the first floor with private en suite bath with handicap accessible Roman shower. Third bedroom, 2nd bath, and loft on 2nd floor will give you flexibility in arranging your living areas. This area can be a private retreat for your guests, or the loft could be turned into a 4th bedroom. This home is perfect for entertaining with private back yard, brick paved courtyard with fire pit, beautiful flowering shrubs, and privacy fence. The rear porch off the kitchen has dedicated laundry area equipped with washer & dryer. Other key features include handicap ramp leading to the front porch, detached garage, and public water and sewer for reliability and convenience. Welcoming curb appeal with lush tropical landscaping, stately mature palms, metal roof, and brick paved driveway. You are walking distance to concerts, craft and boat shows, special events, Charlotte Harbor with miles of waterfront walkways, and Punta Gorda’s Pickleplex with numerous pickle ball courts. Quiet community in close proximity to local waterways and beaches, dining, shopping, and golf courses makes this property ideal for the Florida lifestyle. Also, easy access to public waterfront parks with bike and walking trails and picnic areas, and boat ramps providing access to many waterways including the Peace and Myakka Rivers, beautiful Charlotte Harbor, and the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This beautiful and truly unique home offers privacy, serenity, and true Florida living for that special buyer. So don’t miss your chance to make this charming home yours.