161 DANFORTH DRIVE PUNTA GORDA FL 33980 MLS #C7511528

DIRECT SAILBOAT ACCESS WITH FRONT-ROW VIEWS OF PEACE RIVER/CHARLOTTE HARBOR – Are you craving wide-open water views w/instant access to the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor? This 3 bed/1.5 bath, waterfront retreat w/**NEW METAL ROOF**, tucked just off Harborview Rd, delivers it all: direct sailboat access, a brand-new dock, and a backyard oasis ready for sunset happy hours or weekend BBQs under the tiki bar. Inside, this updated home is move-in ready w/durable block construction including concrete block walls, all-tile flooring throughout, and a bright, open layout. The newly remodeled kitchen features artisan Carrara Bianco Formica countertops, stainless steel appliances, fresh cabinetry, and crisp subway tile backsplash. Natural light pours through every window, while the spacious living and dining area offers flexibility for entertaining or relaxing. Home has three comfortable bedrooms and a full bath w/charming vintage tilework, plus a convenient half bath. Step outside and the Florida lifestyle truly begins—an enclosed lanai opens to a large brick paver patio with a fire pit and custom tiki bar, all overlooking peaceful mangroves and the expansive river beyond. This tranquil outdoor space offers front-row seating to nature’s show where you can see native birds and the occasional manatee or dolphin pod passing by the backyard. Whether you’re enjoying your morning coffee or evening cocktails, it’s a perfect place to unwind. The new 12×6 wooden dock invites you to launch into adventure—just seconds from open water and some of Southwest Florida’s best boating and fishing. Located in a quiet, no-HOA neighborhood yet just minutes from shopping, dining, and medical facilities, this property makes an ideal winter escape, investment, or full-time home. Other amenities include hurricane panels and Bahama shutters, updated 150-amp panel w/breakers & covered parking w/a one-car carport. The property is nestled next to an undeveloped parcel providing additional privacy on the east side of the home. Opportunities like this don’t last—schedule your private showing today and start living your waterfront dream.