197 Tropicana Dr APT 1511, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Motivated Seller! This remarkable home has proven its resilience by standing strong through the recent hurricanes, highlighting its outstanding construction and safety features! Welcome to this light, bright sanctuary at Tarpon Cove Condominiums, close to the charming downtown of Punta Gorda and 7 minutes from the new Sunseeker Resort. Designer owned and updated elegance greets you at the front door and is evident in every detail. A coastal feel with all new modern light fixtures and ceiling fans to highlight the 10ft ceilings throughout, including a tray ceiling in the dining area. Freshly painted interior walls add to the tranquility adorned with updated trim work of 3” fluted door frames surrounding 8 foot doors, 5” baseboards and 5” crown molding. This 2022 sq ft ground floor, 3 bedroom 2 bath plus office, condominium is an end unit boasting spectacular views of the lushly landscaped pond complete with water feature, breathtaking sunsets and brimming with Florida’s natural wildlife to calm the senses. All new hurricane rated windows (2018) finished off with custom plantation shutters, including the front door. Cohesive, neutral ceramic tile floors in both bathrooms, laundry room and expansive enclosed 17x10 lanai. The lanai becomes an extension of the family room as the floor to ceiling sliding glass hurricane doors are capable of opening all the way, making this unit feel even larger than it is. The lanai has high end roll down privacy shades covering the full wall of hurricane protected glass. The LG appliances in the kitchen, including the raised washer and dryer are like new & have been well maintained. A brand new Gree A/C system was installed in late 2023. Cohesive Granite countertops in the spacious kitchen, laundry room and both bathrooms. All rooms are generous in size and this home has no shortage of storage including an 8x5 interior workshop complete with new custom cabinetry and shelving. The separate laundry room is spacious, measuring 9x9 inclusive of all new custom cabinetry floor to ceiling on two full walls and includes a 6x4 walk-in storage space right off the two car garage. The large Primary Bedroom boasts an expansive en-suite bathroom featuring double sinks, deep soaker tub and generous shower. Both bathrooms include new plumbing fixtures and lighting. The crowning jewel of the primary suite includes a new custom designed walk in closet with drawers, cabinets and ample hanging and shoe storage. This community has mature landscaping and wonderful amenities with a lovely pool, heated jacuzzi spa and large clubhouse that doubles as a gym for all owners. Located minutes from downtown Punta Gorda, all the best restaurants, the iconic Fisherman’s Village and Gilchrist Park with sweeping views of Charlotte Harbor, basketball, tennis & pickleball courts, the popular Harborwalk path and so much more. For the golfing enthusiast, there are 8 golf courses all within a 20 minute drive. Time to call Punta Gorda home! With newer appliances (2018), new HVAC (2023), new barrel roof (2023), hot water heater (2025), washer and dryer (2019), and new lighting fixtures, fans, high end carpet in bedrooms and den, bathroom fixtures, and negotiable high end furniture!