18438 Arapahoe Cir, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

WATERFRONT DREAM HOME IN PORT CHARLOTTE - This custom, 5 bed/3.5 bath, two-story home w/RV garage & detached bonus room is located along the Manchester Waterway w/80ft of water frontage, an exceptional wide water view, SOUTHERN REAR EXPOSURE plus direct sailboat access to Charlotte Harbor. Home has $50k worth of SOLAR PANELS to meet and/or exceed almost all your electrical needs - current electric bill is approx $65/month. Enjoy privacy galore as this property overlooks a wide canal along protected mangroves. Boaters will delight since the property is part of Manchester Waterway MSBU meaning that waterways are maintained, cleared & dredged by Charlotte County. A brick paver drive leads to the majestic double door entry. Inside is a light & bright interior that is enhanced w/two-story ceilings in the great room plus windows & sliders along the back of the home w/pool & canal views allowing tons of natural light to flow throughout the home. The great room features an electric fireplace & retractable screen w/projector in lieu of a bulky entertainment center. The gorgeous kitchen boasts granite counters, stainless steel appliances including two ovens (one convection) & a French door refrigerator w/bottom-drawer freezer & a walk-in closet pantry. The large island doubles as breakfast seating. Beautiful pendant lighting & a beautiful tile back splash complete the kitchen. Formal dining area is adjacent to the kitchen w/fantastic water views. Two guest rooms w/a shared Jack & Jill bath, the laundry room & a half bath complete the first floor. Architectural details include wood-look tile plank flooring, decorative nooks & display shelves plus a beautiful, wrought iron staircase. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms are located including the private, master suite w/walk-out access to the balcony, two walk-in closets & a spa-like master bath w/dual sinks, garden tub & glass-enclosed shower. The two other bedrooms share a large guest bath w/extra storage & a combination tub/shower. Paradise can be found here with this outdoor living space that is continuously bathed in sunlight thanks to the southern rear exposure. You'll catch glimpses of both the sunrise & sunset as well. The lanai offers a brick paver deck surrounding an in-ground, heated pool w/attached spa. The lanai also offers a full summer kitchen w/granite counter & bar seating, plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, an outdoor shower & access to the 13x15 detached bonus room. The bonus room is a truly awesome space w/separate A/C system that can be used as you see fit - some ideas include: an art studio, home gym/yoga room or large workshop. Start enjoying some of the best fishing & boating SW Florida has to offer directly from your backyard. Other amenities include hurricane protection through impact-resistant doors & windows, an attached 4-car (or 2-car + RV) garage & fenced backyard. Your Florida dream home awaits. Make an appointment today!