24572 Rio Villa Lakes Circle $469,000

Welcome to Rio Villa Lakes – a sought-after gated 55+ community in beautiful Punta Gorda! This impeccably maintained custom built 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home sits on an expansive oversized lot and offers over 2,700 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space with high-end finishes and custom upgrades throughout. Enjoy a bright, open floor plan featuring pine hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas, bedrooms, and upstairs. The heart of the home is a chef’s dream kitchen, complete with propane gas stove, wine cooler, Brand new refrigerator, plenty of cabinetry, and a large center island—all opening to the spacious living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and elegant plantation shutters throughout. Step outside to your own private retreat! The covered patio features a full bar and an in-ground spa. As well as an outdoor composite deck with built-in grill—perfect for entertaining or relaxing in comfort. This home is built for peace of mind and efficiency with Hurricane impact windows and sliding glass doors, Whole-house generator connected to propane tank, Pelican whole-house water filtration system & Brand new water heater. Additional highlights include a split-bedroom layout, indoor laundry room, attached 2-car garage, and ample storage space. Located in the maintenance-free Rio Villa Lakes community, residents enjoy access to a clubhouse, heated pool, fitness center, pickleball courts and social activities—all with low HOA fees and no CDD. Conveniently close to downtown Punta Gorda, Fishermen’s Village, waterfront parks, boating, shopping, and dining --this home truly has it all!

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