$799,000 636 MALTESE DRIVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Superb quality and built to perfection with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage and over 2,700 square feet of living space. This beautifully maintained waterfront, pool home located in the popular golf/waterfront community of Burnt Store Isles has sailboat water access to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf. Featuring a New Roof, New A/C, New Pool Equipment, Wired for Generator and FULL HURRICANE PROTECTION, this Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece sits on a spacious corner lot with ample room for gardening and outdoor activities. As you approach the inviting front porch, step through the elegant glass door entryway into the foyer, which opens to the formal living room and dining room. You'll be captivated by the panoramic views through the wall-of-pocket sliding glass doors, revealing the lanai, pool with a fountain, and lush landscaping that frames the serene waterway beyond. The expansive kitchen is a chef's dream and showcases solid surface counters, island, lots of workspace, tiled backsplash, pantry closet, breakfast bar and is seamlessly connected to the family room and dining area, all offering stunning views of the pool and waterway. The home features a primary suite unlike any other, with ample space for a separate sitting area and a large bedroom set, all with private access to the lanai via sliding glass doors. The suite also includes dual walk-in closets and an en suite bathroom with a separate shower, tub, and dual vanities. Two generously sized guest bedrooms with ample closet space share a well-appointed guest bathroom. Adjacent to the kitchen, you'll find a spacious laundry room with direct access to the oversized garage, which includes a workshop area. The outdoor living space on the lanai offers both covered and open areas for relaxation and entertainment, complete with a dedicated pool bath and outdoor shower. Step outside and enjoy the sparkling heated saltwater pool with waterfall effect and built in seating area. From the pool area, enjoy picturesque views of the dock and waterway. A paver walkway leads to an additional seating area near the dock, a new fish cleaning station, and a 6,000 lb. boat lift. The home features City-Maintained concrete seawalls and canals, providing direct Gulf and ocean access right from your backyard. Located in a community with an optional HOA, this home offers access to membership at Twin Isles Golf & Country Club, which includes tennis, pickleball, dining, and recreational facilities. Conveniently close to downtown Punta Gorda's restaurants, shops, marinas, parks, Fishermen's Village, the new Sunseeker Resort, PG/SFLA Airports and I-75. This is waterfront living at its finest—don't miss the opportunity to make this exquisite home yours!