5117 Melbourne Street, Unit B304Punta Gorda, FL 33980Price: $279,500

Best kept secret in Punta Gorda! Come experience a little bit of Key West in the Preserve at Charlotte Harbor. Beautiful, vibrant, gated community with dock slips available for your boat right across the street. Largest condo floor plans available in this price range. Welcome to this immaculate, updated top-floor end-unit condo at The Preserve at Charlotte Harbor. This home offers 1,831 square feet of light-filled living space. Upon entry you will find a versatile flex space ideal for a reading nook or mudroom with a large closet for extra storage. The open-concept layout showcases tile throughout the entire home, high ceilings, and a freshly painted interior, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. The spacious kitchen features abundant cabinetry and storage including a double-door pantry, stainless steel appliances, solid surface countertops, undermount lighting and a breakfast bar. Continue seamlessly into the dining and living areas, all opening to a large screened and covered balcony-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This residence offers three generously sized bedrooms and 2.5 baths, all enhanced by hurricane-impact windows for added security and tranquility. The primary suite is a true retreat with its own private screened balcony and ample space for a king-size bed plus seating. An additional flex space is ideal for a home office. The updated ensuite bath includes a large walk-in closet, garden tub, walk-in shower with a frameless glass door, and dual vanities with quartz countertop and new stainless faucets. Bedrooms two and three feature ceiling fans, and share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with a tub/shower combination. A convenient half bath is located off the foyer, along with a laundry closet with storage cabinets and oversized front load washer and dryer. The unit includes two under-building parking spaces, one assigned and one additional. Condo fees cover cable TV, internet, water, sewer, elevators, grounds maintenance, gated entry, and access to all amenities. Residents of this gated, resort-style community enjoy a stunning clubhouse with fitness center and social rooms, gas grills, a putting green, and a resort-style pool and spa. Ideally located just over the bridge from Charlotte Harbor, The Preserve offers scenic water views, walking and biking paths, easy access to charming downtown Punta Gorda, over 20 nearby restaurants, and the brand-new Sunseeker Resort directly across the street. Punta Gorda is also a national pickle ball destination, with golf courses, shopping, and recreation just minutes away.