Address: 5566 River Bay Drive, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950
Description
Experience an unparalleled waterfront lifestyle with this extraordinary Punta Gorda compoundan estate unmatched in privacy, land, and luxury throughout the surrounding area. Set on just under 2 acres with no deed restrictions, this private gated property offers resort style living, exceptional boating amenities, and expansive grounds rarely found in Southwest Florida. Located on a quiet dead end canal with minimal boat traffic and an easy idle out to Charlotte Harbor, the setting is peaceful, private, and ideal for boating enthusiasts, and the home itself has never flooded. Built by Arthur Rutenberg and pristinely maintained by its original owner, the residence spans 3,279 sq ft with an open layout designed for elevated entertaining. The updated kitchen features Bosch black stainless appliances and generous workspace, while the living room showcases a Lake Comoinspired mural that enhances the Mediterranean feel of the home. The primary suite offers a spa inspired bath featuring a stunning rain shower, an electric bidet, separate vanities, and a beautiful stone soaking tub framed by elegant rain glass, all positioned to capture serene morning sunrise views to begin your day. The kitchen, family room, and primary suite were all refreshed in 2022. The one of a kind den is custom built with five different woods, creating a warm, rich, and distinctive statement space ideal for an executive office or optional additional bedroom. Outdoor living defines this compound, featuring an open air heated saltwater pool and spa, a private shell beach and firepit, and luxurious landscaping that adds a park like setting, along with multiple seating areas both under truss and within a charming gazebo off the guest room surrounded by a gardenperfect for enjoying expansive sunset views and watching boaters move through Buckleys Pass. For boaters, the property offers two 40 foot docks, a boathouse over the boat lift with power and water, and a private boat launchan exceedingly rare amenity in the areaalong with smooth idle speed access to Charlotte Harbor. Additional features include a 3 car epoxy floor garage, impact windows and doors, a clay roof, an updated water heater and pool pump, and low Charlotte County taxes. With nearly 2 acres of usable land, the estate also provides ample space to add a pickleball court, tennis court, basketball court, or a full guest house for enhanced future value. This remarkable offering is more than a homeit's a private coastal compound delivering unmatched land, luxury, privacy, and boating amenities, standing alone as one of the most distinctive properties in all of Southwest Florida.
Experience an unparalleled waterfront lifestyle with this extraordinary Punta Gorda compoundan estate unmatched in privacy, land, and luxury throughout the surrounding area. Set on just under 2 acres with no deed restrictions, this private gated property offers resort style living, exceptional boating amenities, and expansive grounds rarely found in Southwest Florida. Located on a quiet dead end canal with minimal boat traffic and an easy idle out to Charlotte Harbor, the setting is peaceful, private, and ideal for boating enthusiasts, and the home itself has never flooded. Built by Arthur Rutenberg and pristinely maintained by its original owner, the residence spans 3,279 sq ft with an open layout designed for elevated entertaining. The updated kitchen features Bosch black stainless appliances and generous workspace, while the living room showcases a Lake Comoinspired mural that enhances the Mediterranean feel of the home. The primary suite offers a spa inspired bath featuring a stunning rain shower, an electric bidet, separate vanities, and a beautiful stone soaking tub framed by elegant rain glass, all positioned to capture serene morning sunrise views to begin your day. The kitchen, family room, and primary suite were all refreshed in 2022. The one of a kind den is custom built with five different woods, creating a warm, rich, and distinctive statement space ideal for an executive office or optional additional bedroom. Outdoor living defines this compound, featuring an open air heated saltwater pool and spa, a private shell beach and firepit, and luxurious landscaping that adds a park like setting, along with multiple seating areas both under truss and within a charming gazebo off the guest room surrounded by a gardenperfect for enjoying expansive sunset views and watching boaters move through Buckleys Pass. For boaters, the property offers two 40 foot docks, a boathouse over the boat lift with power and water, and a private boat launchan exceedingly rare amenity in the areaalong with smooth idle speed access to Charlotte Harbor. Additional features include a 3 car epoxy floor garage, impact windows and doors, a clay roof, an updated water heater and pool pump, and low Charlotte County taxes. With nearly 2 acres of usable land, the estate also provides ample space to add a pickleball court, tennis court, basketball court, or a full guest house for enhanced future value. This remarkable offering is more than a homeit's a private coastal compound delivering unmatched land, luxury, privacy, and boating amenities, standing alone as one of the most distinctive properties in all of Southwest Florida.
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
Legal Description: ZZZ 254122 P1-1 25 41 22 P-1-1 2.03 AC. M/L COMM AT NW COR OF BY THE SEA II PB16/PG36 TH SE ALG PLAT LINE 185.14 FT FOR POB CONT SE 177.86 FT TO C/L OF CANAL TH SW 442.50 FT M/L NW 224.66 FT NE 440 FT M/L TO POB 131/492 310/322 DC 807/1175 839/1851/- 52 1317
Simply one of the most impressive homes available in Punta Gorda. This harbor front, custom built, two story Towles home offers approx 240 feet of seawall, a 120 foot dock, and a 20,000 pound boat lif
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