Property Description

**PLEASE ENJOY THE 3D INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL TOUR ASSOCIATED WITH THIS LISTING – Welcome to the active gated community of Kings Gate, a friendly 55+ golf course community located in central Port Charlotte, Florida. Built strong in 2001, this home sits on a 5520+ square foot lot and boasts nearly 1550 square feet of living space. It has three bedrooms, two full baths, an eat-in kitchen, an enclosed lanai, and an oversized two-car attached garage, which includes storage galore, a golf cart bay/workroom, an attractive epoxy floor finish, and an air-conditioned laundry room. This home's inviting, great room plan is both spacious and efficient. The beautifully updated kitchen enjoys solid, soft-close wood cabinetry, granite countertops with a tasteful backsplash, newer stainless appliances, a closet pantry, and space for a dinette. The Great room opens onto the enclosed 200-foot lanai, which, in addition to a comfortable dining space, accommodates a sitting area and access to the home's large paverstone rear patio and integrated planting box, the perfect gathering place to enjoy a BBQ get-together or to relax in the Florida sun. The primary ensuite bedroom has two walk-in closets and a fully updated bath with dual sinks and shower. Other features include a newer roof (2022) and Air-conditioning system (2023), volume ceilings, tile flooring in all but the bedrooms, which sport luxury vinyl, custom wood sliding doors in the two guest rooms, plantation shutters on most all windows, an updated guest bath and full window storm protection. The reasonable association fees at Kings Gate include lawn care and access to the vast community recreation center with a full-time Activity Director. Here, you can enjoy billiards, bridge, fitness classes, yoga, bocce ball and shuffleboard courts, a library, a craft room, lighted clay tennis courts, a pro shop, and an 18-hole executive golf course with league play. There's even a heated pool, and licensed masseuse and facial experts are available by appointment. Kings Gate is a welcoming community where you can get to know your neighbors at various scheduled events, including barbeques, potluck dinners, ice cream socials, and holiday parties. Leave the car at home and explore the community on your golf cart! Kings Gate is located just a couple of blocks from shopping, 1.5 miles from Interstate 75, eight miles from Port Charlotte Town Center Mall, and just six miles from historic downtown Punta Gorda. Southwest Florida International Airport at Fort Myers (RSW) is but a short 45-minute drive away. If you're seeking an affordable, low-maintenance Florida home or getaway, Kings Gate is the perfect place! Walk through now by clicking on the attached interactive 3D VIRTUAL TOUR!