16474 Trading Post Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955

Property Description

Welcome to 16474 Trading Post Road, a charming, well-maintained home that captures the essence of Florida living! Perfectly positioned on a corner lot in picturesque Burnt Store Lakes. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers both privacy and a bright, inviting atmosphere from the moment you arrive. A circular driveway framed by mature tropical landscaping sets the stage for this attractive residence. Step inside through the screened and tiled entry to discover an open, airy split-bedroom floor plan featuring laminate flooring throughout the main living areas and bedrooms and tile floors in the kitchen and baths. The spacious Great Room impresses with cathedral ceilings, chair rail, and 3-panel sliding glass doors that open wide to the screened and covered lanai, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Enjoy peaceful mornings on your east-facing lanai, where you can savor Florida’s brilliant sunrises, or entertain on the adjoining paver patio surrounded by tropical greenery including mango, palms, hibiscus, and bougainvillea. The kitchen is light and bright with attractive beadboard-faced cabinets, a stainless double-basin sink, a breakfast bar with recessed lighting, pantry closet, and a cozy dining alcove highlighted by a beadboard accent wall and three arched windows overlooking the front yard. The primary suite is a relaxing retreat featuring laminate flooring, chair rail, a large window that fills the space with natural light, and a huge walk-in closet. The ensuite bath is accessed via a pocket door and includes a high single-sink vanity, walk-in shower with door, and linen closet. The barn door separating the guest suite area offers privacy for family and visitors. The second guest bedroom is extra-large, and all guest bedrooms feature roomy closets with bifold doors. The guest bath includes a combination tub/shower and highboy toilet. Practical updates include fresh exterior paint, a new roof in May 2024, and a new garage door opener. The 2-car garage features vinyl flooring over concrete, utility sink, washer and dryer, and a manabloc plumbing system. The swale on the left side of the property enhances privacy and open space around the home. This property combines thoughtful updates, comfortable design, and timeless Florida charm—ready for you to move in and start enjoying your next chapter! Burnt Store Lakes residents enjoy public water/sewer, a community park with covered picnic areas, playground, and restrooms, plus a kayak ramp accessing Charlotte Harbor and its incredible wildlife—manatees, porpoises, sea turtles, and abundant game fish. Adjacent Burnt Store Marina offers a full-service deep-water marina, restaurants open to the public, golf, and optional dockage. Just a short drive to Downtown Punta Gorda or Cape Coral, this location provides the best of Southwest Florida living. Experience the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and natural beauty—this is Florida living at its finest.