**PLEASE ENJOY THE 3D INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL TOUR ASSOCIATED WITH THIS LISTING - OPPORTUNITY ALERT! Welcome home to South Punta Gorda Heights and this 1997-built, three-bedroom, two-bath, pool home. Situated on a .31-acre parcel (~13,300 sq. feet), with road-frontage at the front and rear of the lot (Notre Dame Blvd. & Glaspell Road), this residence has it all! Design features include a living and family room, a semi-updated open kitchen with newer stainless appliances, ample cabinetry, and granite counter space. A split bedroom plan for added privacy and a nearly 900+ square foot outdoor oasis which includes a 23x12 foot re-surfaced, heated saltwater pool, surrounded by beautiful paver-stone decking and a 300 square foot under-roof area with electric rolldown storm protection. This outdoor area is accessible from the living room, family room, kitchen, owner’s suite, guest bath, and one of the two guest bedrooms. Other features of this home include hardwood flooring in all but the bedrooms, which are laminate, the tiled baths and the utility room, a central station security system (surveillance, smoke & fire), and a whole-house R/O system. In addition to the central cooling and heating system, all three bedrooms and the garage, are equipped with new split air conditioning systems for more efficient cooling. Also, the two-car attached garage has an additional two-car, car-port parking area over a portion of the concrete driveway. There is also an 18x16 utility building within the fenced backyard. From this location, you are two miles from shopping, 3 miles from Interstate 75 (Exit 158 at Tuckers Grade), 5.5 miles from the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), and just 6 miles from historic downtown Punta Gorda! With a rural setting, this home is close to everything; make your showing appointment today and see for yourself; it may be the one you’ve been waiting for!