179 Maria Ct

ANNUAL UNFURNISHED RENTAL Quick sailboat access with no bridges from this home's private 80 ft dock directly to Charlotte Harbor and on to the Gulf of Mexico. PERFECT FOR A LARGE SAILBOAT NO need to pay for dockage in his unique and tastefully appointed two story pool home with 95 feet of saltwater frontage with concrete seawall. There is plenty of room for family and friends with over 3500 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, formal living room, family room, spacious studio loft, and rooftop galleria. The spacious living room has a high wood-beamed ceiling, skylights, and huge marble electric fireplace. The great room has a rich wood-beamed ceiling and a window wall with a broad view of the pool and waterway. Features include color accent walls, recessed and decorator lighting, overhead fans throughout, grand foyer with custom tile inset, lots of closets and storage areas including under stairs. Kitchen boasts quartz counters, stainless appliances, wood cabinetry and breakfast bar adjacent to the dining area. The Master Suite has sliders leading to a private sitting room and pool, and a private bath with jetted soaking tub and dual vanity sinks. The other bedrooms have private baths, one with a jetted tub, and the other with separate entrances from both the great room and the bedroom. The second-floor loft could be used as a 5th bedroom, media room, or studio, and opens to the spacious galleria with mood lighting, overhead fans and balcony views. Watch the boats go by from the beautiful, heated pool, which offers a panoramic view of the deep draft waterway. The home is in a quiet, beautiful neighborhood with historic downtown Punta Gorda, Fishermen's Village, Gilchrist waterfront park, and Ponce de Leon Park nearby. This Maria Court home truly has a soul.