A unique find! Fabulously updated and appointed 2 story waterfront home on beautiful three quarters of an acre in the rural community of Washington Heights in Punta Gorda. Enjoy boating at its best with 190 feet of water frontage on Shell Creek with quick boat ride to the Peace River and then on to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. This inviting home offers bright and open floor plan with over 1,900 square feet of living space and provides flexibility in arranging your living space. Main living areas have lots of windows and sliding doors that allow natural light to flood your home. The numerous decks off the main living areas will provide many hours of relaxing and enjoying the beautiful view of the grounds and waterway. Features include soaring vaulted ceilings, color accent walls, decorator light and fan fixtures, and wood look laminate flooring in main living areas. Spacious kitchen boasts smooth counters with tile backsplash, warm wood cabinetry, stainless appliances with custom exhaust, and island with breakfast bar that opens to the main living areas for easy entertaining. Both bathrooms are updated with custom tiled showers, wood cabinetry, and decorator fixtures. Huge master suite on first floor has spacious walk in closet, sliders to your own private deck, and en suite bath with custom jetted soaking tub, granite and wood cabinetry, make up vanity, and separate custom tiled Roman shower. Plus laundry area is conveniently situated in the master bath. Custom oak stairs lead to the 2nd level which is currently used as a sitting area. Other features include irrigation system, water softener, detached 24x52 garage/workshop, 2 car carport under building, and 38x36 pavilion with concrete slab and paver patio with fire pit – perfect for entertaining or just enjoying the quiet and serene waterfront setting. And Washington Heights community provides a community boat ramp. Welcoming curb appeal with decorative landscape rock, mature trees and palms, and lush tropical foliage. Proximity to local beaches, dining, shopping, and golf courses makes this property ideal for the Florida lifestyle. Also, easy access to waterfront public parks with bike and walking trails and picnic areas, and boat ramps providing access to many waterways, beautiful Charlotte Harbor, the Peace and Myakka Rivers, and the Gulf of Mexico. Don’t miss your opportunity to start enjoying rural waterfront living in this spectacular home.