The Conch Republic comes to Charlotte Harbor. You've found a place for your flip flops, and your boat! Let this tropical waterfront oasis fill your senses from the smell of the frangipani to the taste of the mangos. Located on a saltwater canal just 20 minutes & one bridge to open water in Florida's second largest estuary off the Gulf of Mexico. Classic example of a famed Mackle Brothers vintage home combining low-maintenance terrazzo floors with authentic "retro" black bordered tile - with robins-egg blue & south-beach pink bathrooms. An upgraded kitchen highlighted with newer stainless appliances & a separate pantry closet features HI-DEF laminate countertops over sturdy original cabinetry. A side bar with upper glass cabinets serves the adjacent Dining alcove, open to a large central Great Room, brightly adorned with 4 sets of floor-to-ceiling glass. The space joins a huge 39' wide screened Lanai where one can enjoy relaxing at this lushly landscaped fenced venue or entertain while serving up your favorite beverages from the pirate-themed Tiki Bar. Additional doors create access to the side patio, including from Bedroom # 3- perfect for a private retreat or home office. An irrigation well supplements the public water & sewer, along with hurricane shutters, updated Square D electric panel, and new AC in 2018 provide extra value. Plenty of exterior storage, including an awesome 10' x 13' workshop with electric. The 70' wide canal is great for watching wildlife, fishing or launching from your 13' x 20' wooden dock for a day on the water. Conveniently located to shopping, medical facilities, restaurants & just 4 miles to the quaint riverfront city of Punta Gorda - a destination for trendy small-town events. Painted inside & out in 2019, it's move-in ready & available for a quick close. Get ready to embrace living on ISLAND TIME at 161 Duxbury Ave.
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