24434 Rio Togas Rd, Punta Gorda, Florida
List Price: $495,000
MLS Number: C7494876

CUSTOM HOME IN BURNT STORE LAKES ON 1/2 ACRE PROPERTY W/**NEW TILE ROOF COMING IN 2024** - Own a piece of paradise here with this beautiful, 3 bed/2 bath, home in the growing, deed-restricted neighborhood of Burnt Store Lakes. Property is situated on an oversized lot that backs up to a nature preserve. Enjoy sitting on the lanai or in the backyard & watching as native wildlife including cranes, herons, egrets & even the occasional bald eagle interact with the adjacent, protected nature preserve. Inviting, arched entryway leads to the double door entry of the home. Step inside to discover a spacious, open floor plan w/over 2,000 sqft of living space. The home boasts a great room, formal dining area, & large kitchen w/breakfast area. Architectural details include high ceilings, tile flooring laid on the diagonal throughout the home, decorative plant & display shelves, mirrored wall in dining area & arched transom windows at the front of the home. The kitchen has granite counters, raised panel cabinetry, stainless steel appliances & two closet pantries. A breakfast bar & adjacent breakfast area provide ample places to dine. The master suite offers walk-out access to the lanai, an oversized walk-in closet & en-suite master bath. Master bath features dual sinks, a walk-in tiled shower & additional walk-in closet. The split bedroom layout has large guest bedrooms - one w/an oversized walk-in closet. There's no shortage of storage space in this home. The guest bath has a combination tub/shower & large linen closet. Outside, the tiled & screened lanai overlook the fenced, backyard oasis. PLENTY OF ROOM TO ADD A POOL, IF DESIRED. Well-maintained, tropical landscaping surrounds the home including multiple species of palm trees & several fruit trees including fig, satsuma, sea grapes & grapefruit. Landscaping was updated in 2023 w/all new Floratam sod installed in front & backyard along w/numerous shrubs & trees. Dedicated well for irrigation has NEW pump in 2023. Updates include NEW 4 TON A/C (2024), NEW water heater (2022) & NEW washing machine (2023). Other amenities include whole-house Culligan RO water filtration + additional dedicated RO system in kitchen for drinking water. Home has complete hurricane protection w/newly added accordion shutters (2022) & electric roll-down screens on lanai (2022). Home has an attached split, 3-car garage. Third bay (15x30) was recently added to the home (2021) and features 3 custom storage cabinets. The original, two-car garage has retractable screen & epoxy coated flooring. Third bay offers direct, ramp access to backyard. Enjoy a serene setting while maintaining access to all the area amenities including golf, boating, fishing, biking & so much more. Great location w/quick & easy access to Punta Gorda, North Fort Myers & Cape Coral via I-75, US41 or the Burnt Store Rd corridor. Very close to Burnt Store Marina - eat at Cass Cay, the waterfront restaurant overlooking the marina & docks, or grab a quick bite at nearby Linkside Cafe. Burnt Store Lakes amenities include a community park on Spoonbill Lake w/playground & restrooms plus a canoe/kayak launch on Bear Branch Creek w/access to Charlotte Harbor.