**PLEASE ENJOY THE 3-D VIRTUAL TOUR** Rare opportunity to live where you work and work where you live in the heart of downtown Punta Gorda's Historic District. The curb appeal is spectacular for this lovely, classic, and meticulously updated 2/2 Bungalow with detached art studio and garage. Featuring new additions by Goff Construction, this home radiates character and charm throughout. A gracious picket fence adorns the front courtyard and welcomes you to the quaint enclosed front porch where you can watch the world stroll by. Be prepared to be bathed in an abundance of natural light as you enter the impressive large formal living room--which greets you with a stately decorative fireplace--and you will immediately notice how this 1,843 sq. ft. home has been updated with modern function and transitional design. The stylish kitchen has an abundance of storage and lighted display cabinets offering a pass-through accentuating this home's historic charm and providing the perfect backdrop for entertaining. The formal dining room with lighted built-ins and a cozy window seat fills the space of what could be easily converted to an additional bedroom. An ideal respite, the spacious master wing encompasses his and her closets and sliders accessing the raised deck, gardens and studio. A spacial separate master bath with walk-in shower and Jacuzzi tub invites you to relax and refresh. Engulfed in windows, the bright and sunny family room/office leads to the back enclosed porch that hosts a full-size washer and dryer and provides entry to the detached--and spectacular--secluded artist studio overlooking a backyard sanctuary graced with lush landscaping, intertwined majestic oaks, tropical flora and a sensory-pleasing fountain. Through it's private double-door entry, the art studio could easily provide added income as a 467 SF office or guest/mother-in-law quarters. It offers a large, full bathroom with walk-in shower, Murphy bed, kitchenette and distinguishing picture windows overlooking the tranquil shaded courtyard, majestic oaks and artistic gardens. Enjoy ample off-street parking in the long, paved driveway leading to the one-car garage with attic storage. Highly desirable location in historic downtown Punta Gorda, enjoy urban living and walk to one of the US's largest natural harbors, Gilchrist and Laishley waterfront parks, shopping, upscale dining, art galleries, 18 miles of walking/biking paths, Saturday and Sunday farmers' markets, fishing piers and non-stop events. Nearby parks offer pickle ball, playgrounds, boat ramps, tennis, picnic shelters and more. Flexible City Center (CC) zoning for residential, commercial, retail mixed use; great for an attorney, accountant, or counseling office. This stand-alone building is in a high-energy location surrounded by other businesses, Punta Gorda's historic courthouse, Wells Fargo bank, Gallery Wine Walks and many annual downtown events.
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