2622 RIO GRANDE DRIVE

SHOWCASE PROPERTY ON TWO LOTS W/240FT OF SEAWALL, FABULOUS VIEWS OF INTERSECTING CANALS & VERY QUICK SAIL ACCESS! Be prepared to be impressed from the moment you enter this Tim Towles custom-built, two-story, 4 bed/5 bath + office, waterfront home in Punta Gorda Isles. Reach open water in minutes from your backyard with direct shot out of Ponce Outlet. Inside the home, no expense was spared w/exceptional craftsmanship throughout. Gorgeous, two-story entry w/formal dining room & staircase w/hand-carved bannister. Continue into the chef's kitchen which offers double-bullnose granite counters, a large center island w/prep sink, breakfast bar w/seating for 6, top-of-the-line, stainless steel appliances including SubZero, Miele & Bosch & two walk-in pantries (one pantry primed for addition of elevator w/2nd floor storage closet above). Home was designed for entertaining w/two wet bars w/wine refrigerators (1st & 2nd floors) & almost every room opening to the lanai for true Florida living. The large great room boasts two-story ceilings & tons of natural light. The great room also features a gas fireplace & built-in home office. Large home office w/attached bath can easily be converted to 5th bedroom, if desired. Architectural details include travertine flooring throughout the main living area, hickory flooring in master bedroom, office & 2nd floor loft/bedrooms, 8ft solid-core doors, crown molding throughout, under cabinet lighting in kitchen, toe-kick cabinet lighting in kitchen/baths & rope lighting in great room plus lighted art niches/display shelves & highest-quality designer sinks made from copper, nickel & glass. The private master suite has lighted tray ceiling, walk-out access to the lanai, two oversized walk-in closets & a spa-like master bath w/dual copper sinks, jetted corner tub & walk-in glass shower w/2 shower heads. Upstairs, the loft features a pool table & wraparound balcony w/new Trek decking & an outdoor shower. Relax out here while taking in the gorgeous sunset views. Both upstairs bedrooms boast adjoining bathrooms. Outside, the lanai is built for outdoor living w/two fire pits, in-ground heated (solar & heat pump) pool w/beach area, attached spa & 12-ft waterfall feature plus an outdoor kitchen that your friends will envy. The lanai also offers an outdoor shower & bath access. Continue out to the wraparound, concrete dock w/2 boat lifts (14k & 25k lbs), 4 marine pedestals w/water & electric hook-ups including 20 & 50 amp outlets, 2 ladders, kayak launch & 2 dock boxes. Other amenities include 3-zoned A/C units, two hot water heaters, central vacuum, "belt & suspenders" hurricane protection w/impact windows & hurricane shutters, two RO systems (kitchen/outdoor kitchen), indoor/outdoor sound system, & whole-house generator that can power the home for up to 10 days. Also, there are two, 500-gallon, buried propane tanks for generator, kitchen, outdoor grill, & indoor/outdoor fireplaces. Home is thoughtfully-designed & meticulously-maintained. Furniture is negotiable. Make an appointment today. You won't be disappointed. Feature sheet available.