Under contract-accepting backup offers. WATERFRONT HOME IN PGI W/**NEW ROOF** & VERY QUICK SAIL ACCESS. Nestled just off the perimeter canal in Punta Gorda Isles, this 3 bed/2.5 waterfront home offers unbeatable potential with a location that’s second to none. Boasting 106 feet of seawall along a wide canal with direct, deep-water sailboat access to Charlotte Harbor via Ponce Outlet, this home is a boater’s dream—complete with the vibrant backdrop of passing boats heading out to the open water. Inside, the traditional floor plan includes a formal living and dining room, plus a cozy den/family room that can easily be converted back to a third bedroom. While the home has a touch of vintage charm, it’s brimming with possibilities to create your ideal waterfront retreat. Split bedroom layout provides privacy to owners & guests alike. Tons of storage here w/a coat closet off the foyer & a wall of closets down the guest/laundry hallway - there's no shortage of space. Disappearing, sliding glass doors in the living room & double sliders in the master bedroom & breakfast area open onto the lanai extending the living space outside. Lanai features an in-ground, solar-heated lap pool, L-shaped covered seating and dining areas, a convenient half bath, and a large storage closet for all your pool and boating essentials. The southern rear exposure ensures abundant natural light and lovely views from the spacious lanai. An oversized concrete dock is steps from the backdoor. Keep your boat docked right behind your home. Set off on your latest nautical adventure from your own backyard & start enjoying some of the best fishing & boating in SW Florida. Reach open water in mere minutes - you can see the Ponce Outlet from the dock! In addition to the abundant boat traffic, keep your eye out for the passing dolphin & manatee as they navigate their way in & out of the canals. You can also plan your holiday gathering around the annual lighted boat parade! Your northern guests will talk about it all year round! Other amenities include a NEW METAL ROOF (2023), an attached, two-car garage w/workshop area & hurricane protection.