***BRAND NEW ROOF NOVEMBER 2023!*** Impressive 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom * LAKEFRONT * partly furnished custom home with attached 2 Car Garage. Located in the desirable 55+ gated community of RIO VILLA LAKES in Punta Gorda. This home is steps away from all amenities across the street : heated inground community pool, tennis courts, pickleball, bocce ball court and clubhouse. This light and bright home offers an open and split bedroom floor plan with Great Room, well appointed Kitchen, Inside Laundry Room and 33x10 (330 SF) enclosed screened lanai. Beautiful design features throughout the home. The Great Room has a cathedral ceiling, built in wall unit and electric fireplace with remote, Dining Area, Lanai access, lake views. The Kitchen features staggered height white cabinetry, tile backsplash, granite counters, stainless appliances, double sink pantry closet, breakfast bar. The Inside Laundry is very functional with washer, dryer, sink and cabinets. The Master Bedroom suite offers a LAKE VIEW, lanai access, two walk in closets and private bathroom with white cabinetry, granite counters, dual sinks and walk in shower. There are two additional generous sized bedrooms with double closets and a guest bathroom. Your living space extends via sliding glass doors to the air conditioned screened lanai enclosed with plexiglass windows, motorized screens and offering a FABULOUS LAKE VIEW. Other features include paver walkway and driveway, laminate and tile flooring, five tubular skylights, motorized screen for the front porch. Hurricane protection includes motorized hurricane shutters for the lanai, impact glass. The HOA fee includes lawn care and bush trimming. Perfect for a year round home or a winter retreat. This is a beautiful home in a great community!