$345,000 30216 Elm ROAD, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

You won't believe your eyes when you see this amazing 2 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 2018 in the rural community of Ridge Harbor. It has everything you need and more: an open floor plan, sliders from all main living areas bringing the outdoors into your living space for a bright and airy atmosphere, spacious great room that has room for a dining area, volume ceilings, recessed lighting, decorator fan and light fixtures, color accent walls, and wood plank laminate flooring throughout. The kitchen is a culinary enthusiast’s dream boasting granite counters, stainless appliances including 3 door fridge, and island with breakfast bar that opens to the living area for easy entertaining. The master suite will be your relaxing retreat with a huge walk-in closet providing ample storage and private en suite bath with his and her sinks, wood cabinetry, and walk in shower. You'll love unwinding on your screened lanai or lazing in your pool overlooking your private back yard. The extended patio and deck will provide ample room for entertaining friends and family and enjoying the fabulous Florida weather. Other key features of this home include storm shutters, impact resistant windows, hurricane code garage door, and dedicated laundry room. Beautiful and inviting curb appeal showcasing coy pond surrounded by stunning tropical flowers, plants and palm trees. Plus, pick your own fresh fruit from the papaya, orange, mango, and banana trees! For the boating enthusiast you can join the HOA for a nominal fee of $35 per year which provides you access to the community boat ramp and island to explore the waterway that leads to the Peace River and then onto the Gulf of Mexico. And the best part is the location: you can enjoy country living while being close to everything you need. You can enjoy the local beaches, dining, shopping, and golf courses that make this area so special. You can also explore the waterfront public parks with bike and walking trails and picnic areas, and the public boat ramps that give you access to the Peace and Myakka Rivers, the beautiful Charlotte Harbor, and the Gulf of Mexico. And don't forget about historic downtown Punta Gorda and popular Fishermen's village with quaint shops and cafes. And quick access to Interstate 75 with Fort Myers and Naples to the South and Sarasota and Tampa to the North. Great home in a great neighborhood.