Under contract-accepting backup offers. One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Live in a place you don't need a vacation from! Rare find in Historical Punta Gorda! PERFECT HOME FOR AIR BnB OR VRBO! Homes in this neighborhood rarely come to market! Listen to the distant church bells ring on the hour in this home featuring 3 bedrooms / 1.5 bath and sitting on an oversized 0.33 acre lot (two parcels combined), this property offers plenty of room to spread out and enjoy your private sanctuary. Very few lots in this part of town have lots this big! A wood fence surrounds the spacious backyard, and there's even a concrete slab ready for a shed or workshop. Step inside and you'll immediately appreciate the attention to detail. The kitchen has been beautifully updated with stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets, and quartz countertops. A redesigned laundry room includes a stackable washer and dryer, folding station, and storage. Plantation Shutters throughout add both style and energy efficiency, helping control sunlight while giving the home a cozy cottage feel. The sliding glass door incorporates a built in blind to give you sun control and privacy. The home includes new metal roof, new cabinets and quartz counter tops, new insulation in ceilings and walls, LED lighting throughout, DC ceiling fans, a tankless water heater, and a brand-new HVAC system. Everything done to keep energy costs low. All drain lines have been updated with PVC, all water lines are now CPVC. Location is unbeatable-you can walk to a local ice cream shop, bike to downtown Punta Gorda, or take a quick 5-minute drive to Fisherman's Village. Schools, shopping, dining, and entertainment are all close by, making this the ideal place to live, work, and play. With no restrictions on short-term rentals, this home is also an excellent investment opportunity. Don't miss your chance to own this beautifully renovated, move-in ready property-schedule your showing today! Then start planning how you plan to stage the property for rentals!