13589 DARNELL AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33981

Under contract-accepting backup offers. UPDATED ROOF, HVAC, ELECTRICAL WIRING, HURRICANE SHUTTERS, HOT WATER HEATER! NO FLOODING FROM HELENE OR MILTON! COMES WITH 1-YEAR HOME WARRANTY! LOCATED IN THE DESIRABLE GARDENS OF GULF COVE COMMUNITY - LOW ANNUAL FEE, EXTENSIVE AMENITIES, CLOSE TO ENGLEWOOD AND BOCA GRANDE BEACHES! Come find your affordable home in SWFL! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with oversized 2-car garage, large Florida room and fenced-in back yard offers the perfect place to enjoy the Florida lifestyle.

Key functional updates are done: completely updated wiring (2021), new roof (2020), new hurricane shutters (2020), water heater (2019), HVAC system (2018). Other updates: installed recessed lighting in LR & kitchen (2021), remodeled main bathroom (2020) and thoughtfully designed tile backsplash in the kitchen (2020).

As you enter the home, you're greeted by an open floor plan that seamlessly blends the living, dining, and kitchen areas. Ceramic tile floors flow throughout the entire home, including in the spacious Florida room.

Enjoy the outdoors in the screened-in front porch, or relax in the Florida room that’s full of windows, offering great views of the fenced-in backyard (perfect for your canine companion). Seller intends to leave large-screen TV, room air conditioner and stand-alone propane heater in the Florida room. The oversized garage offers ample space for vehicles, hobbies, and storage.

The home is in a prime SWFL location & sits within a community that has many amenities. Situated on a corner lot in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood, the home is part of a community that boasts two community centers, 5 scenic lakes where you're likely to see a variety of birds and wildlife, and two swimming pools (one heated). Tennis/pickle ball, shuffle board, horseshoes, billiards, exercise equipment and a library are just some of the activities available. The area also features underground utilities, public roads, sidewalks and streetlights ensuring convenience and safety.

Only a short 15-minute drive to Englewood and Boca Grande beaches, you’ll have easy access to a variety of shops, restaurants, golf courses, boating, fishing, and biking.

The current owner describes the community as “very peaceful, soothing, and safe,” with plenty of opportunities to stay active and enjoy Florida’s outdoor lifestyle!