36486 Washington Loop Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

Courtyard Style, Ranch Pool Home on 10 acres of beautiful agricultural land just 22 minutes from Historic Downtown Punta Gorda. Featuring a BRAND NEW ROOF, HURRICANE WINDOWS, SALT WATER HEATED POOL, MAGAZINE FEATURED SCREENED IN KOI POND/GARDEN ENTRY, large fishing pond, 6 car garage with room for 2 more in the barn. A NEW HIP ROOF IN 2020 covers the garage, apartment, & office space. The 4 car carport has sensor lighting, a 220 electric line, and it offers covered keyless entry into the kitchen side door. <br><br> As you pass through the keypad secure wrought iron gates - down the tree lined drives and around the gleaming pond your eyes will light up as you see the custom 4 bedroom home that awaits you. <br><br> The entry area invites you into 2,972 sq feet of refined rustic elegance and quality tranquil living. Scenic nature views from every hurricane impact window and French doors that ranges from the well groomed Florida Friendly paths and garden beds to completely natural agricultural land. <br><br> Inside you will find 10 foot ceilings, handmade Spanish tile flooring, 8 ft custom wood doors, wood trims, 7 french doors, and remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen features soft close solid Cherry Wood cabinetry with dovetail joints and Quartzite counters/ backsplash wrap, a double bowl hammered copper sink with farmhouse apron, and newer modern appliances. The hidden secret this kitchen houses is a treasure trove of storage and organization. Every nook and cranny has been utilized. There is a walk-in storage pantry at the end of the hallway to store all the canned fruits and veggies from your charming raised garden beds and various fruit trees. The Herb Garden is handy just outside the side kitchen door. <br><br> The heated salt water pool has a sunshelf and a swim up table area. There is a 6 person hot tub in the screened in Koi Pond garden area. Both the pool and courtyard lanai areas have been newly rescreened.<br><br> Your garden beds, paths and yard that surrounds the house are watered with an 11 zone sprinkler system. <br><br> The barn has a new roof as of 2023 and two 220 RV electric hook ups, upper storage and a fish cleaning station. Barn, well and garage all had updated electric in 2012. There is a brook with a waterfall next to the barn on the adjacent property that you can hear while at the barn and bonfire area. This adds another charming layer of ambiance to this gracious estate. <br><br> The barn may be converted to a paddock for horses if desired - multiple horse gates and new fencing were added in 2018. <br><br> 5 acres of the property have been leased to a neighbor for agricultural use for their cows and horses. This lease gives the property owner an exemption on their property taxes. Lease can be terminated with 30 days notice - otherwise it is a continuous lease. <br><br> GENERAC HOME GENERATOR with a full 500 gallon propane tank. Added in 2018 - this self cycling generator is said to be able to run all three buildings, including the Koi Pond and pool for 7-10 days. <br><br> WHOLE HOME REVERSE OSMOSIS WELL SYSTEM - 1,000 gallon storage added in 2022. <br><br> 15 minutes to local shopping. 17 minutes to I-75. 35 minutes to Port Charlotte Town Center and Mall. 17 Minutes to Punta Gorda Airport and 50 minutes to South West International Airport in Ft Myers. All distance calculations are as per Google Maps.<br><br> <B>WATCH VIDEOS 1 & 2 FOR MORE VIEWS OF THE PROPERTY AND AREA</B>