79 Tropicana Dr., Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Welcome to your paradise in the sun! Well maintained almost 1800 SF, sailboat canal, pool home with a 10,000 lb sailboat lift with full walk around platform and sliding aluminum steps. This lift most likely could be converted to a powerboat lift with a change of the cradle. This is a perfect home for boaters with 89' of city maintained seawall (which may allow 2 lifts)on Blue Fish Canal which has direct 5 minute access to Charlotte Harbor and a sizable turning basin at the other end. This highly desirable Bimini floor plan (split BR) home great room and kitchen have 18" tile floors laid on the diagonal. Extra wide pocketing slider to the large 432 SF pavered and covered lanai with cedar ceiling, allow a super view of the Pebble Tech finished Nautilus salt water pool, and the canal.There are 2 closets by the front door, ceiling fans in all rooms, and 2 on the lanai to move the air. The master BR has luxury laminate wood look planks, an en-suite bath with dual sinks, separate water closet, a walk in closet and pocketed slider access to the lanai, Marquis Deluxe spa, and sparkling pool. The kitchen sports newer appliances, a nice sized pantry closet and a sunny breakfast room with a view of the pool and canal. The 2 bright and airy BRs on the guest side of the home are roomy, carpeted and have ample closet space, and the guest bath has dual sinks. The ample laundry room with closet and sink, is inside, and the side entry garage is oversized. There is plenty of room for a workshop, bicycles, kayaks etc. Punta Gorda is a small city with an historic district and a charming downtown with great restaurants. It has it's own airport with service by Allegiant jets to over 50 cities, and easy access to I-75 and to beaches. Punta Gorda has lots to do, including Fisherman's Village shopping and restaurants, mangrove kayaking, parks, municipal marina, playgrounds, YMCA, Pickleplex (world champion pickleball courts), tennis, waterfront walking and biking trails, wildlife center, nature preserves, botanical garden, free boat ramps, farmer's market, and the biggest holiday lighted boat parade on Florida's west coast. Don't miss this great opportunity!