5301 Almar Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Discover the allure of this stunning WATERFRONT custom home built by Towles Construction, where beautiful water views greet you at every turn. This meticulously maintained home boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, PLUS a den/office, designed with an open concept and a split bedroom floor plan. Upon entering, you'll find a spacious great room with cathedral ceilings, enhanced by transom windows that allow natural light to flood the space. The flooring combines tile and carpet, complemented by extensive built-ins and plant shelves. Sliding glass doors open seamlessly to the lanai, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living.The kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring granite countertops, a glass tiled and granite backsplash, and a central island with a vegetable sink. It's equipped with stainless steel appliances including a convection oven-microwave combo, an elevated dishwasher, a wine fridge, and a breakfast bar. Adjacent to the kitchen, a large eating area with built-in cabinets and pullouts overlooks the pool and water through three-panel pocketing sliders.The primary bedroom is a private retreat with direct lanai access, offering spectacular views of the pool and water, and includes two large walk-in closets. Its ensuite bathroom features a central garden tub, a spacious dual entry walk-in shower and dual sinks for convenience.Additional bedrooms are generously sized; one includes a twin Murphy bed, and another offers direct pool access with an ensuite bathroom. The third full bathroom also features a walk-in shower.Your living space expands onto a screened lanai, where a 49-foot full-view picture window pool cage encloses a solar-heated in-ground pool with a flowing waterfall and a pebble finish. Here, there's ample deck space for sunbathing and an outdoor shower for convenience. Outside, enjoy 80 feet of pristine waterfront with a 30-foot concrete dock and a city-maintained concrete seawall, ensuring easy sailboat access to Charlotte Harbor and beyond to the Gulf of Mexico via Buckley's Pass and Alligator Creek.This home is further enhanced by features like a single door entry with double transom window & retractable screen, , neutral color schemes, hurricane protection with shutters and impact glass, oversize 2-car grage with workspace, Manabloc plumbing, built-in speakers, a central vacuum, two solar skylights, an R/O system and softener, plus lush tropical landscaping, all topped with a new metal roof. Located just minutes from historic downtown Punta Gorda, you're close to shopping, dining, medical facilities, waterfront parks, boat ramps, fishing piers, walking and biking paths, art galleries, weekend farmers markets, Fishermen’s Village, and numerous events. This home is a rare gem that won’t stay on the market for long!