151 FRANCIS DRIVE

WATERFRONT HOME IN PORT CHARLOTTE W/QUICK BOATING ACCESS, PHENOMENAL WATER VIEW & PARK-LIKE LANDSCAPING - Looking for a waterfront retreat where you can keep your boat in your backyard and feel like you're on a private island when you sit in your own backyard? Then consider this renovated, waterfront home w/153ft of water frontage complete w/private dock & backyard oasis. The home features a contemporary coastal vibe inside w/an open floor plan, screened lanai & updated kitchen/baths. Outside, the master gardener planned exterior is a park-like xeriscape that requires minimal water to maintain. The yard offers a multitude of pathways and seating areas allowing you to enjoy your backyard from several vantage points. Inside, a spacious great room greets you as you enter the home. Great room & dining area open to the screened lanai extending the living space outside allowing you to enjoy true, Florida-style, indoor/outdoor living. The kitchen was updated in 2023 w/new wood cabinetry, quartz counters & a mosaic tile back splash. The adjacent walk-in butler's pantry adds to the already abundant storage space of the kitchen offering a utility sink & additional cabinets + shelving. Home has two large bedrooms w/updated bathrooms. The master suite has an en-suite bath & bonus room that doubles as a dressing room w/two large closets. The guest bedroom and adjacent guest bath are perfect for hosting friends & family. The screened lanai completes the interior living space. Relax out here while taking in the fabulous canal basin view behind the home. The property boasts a concrete seawall w/2ft cap (replaced in Dec 2018) & dock w/10,000 lb, remote-controlled, gear-box driven boat lift. Water & electric hook-ups are available dockside. Reach open water in 10 minutes or less! Updates include new A/C (2024), new water heater (2024), new electrical panel & updated plumbing for bathrooms (2021). Other amenities include whole-house hurricane protection (impact-resistant windows + shutters for the lanai) and an attached, oversized two-car garage w/room for workshop. Home has great curb appeal & is in move-in condition. Make an appointment today!