Rarely does a property combine 1.15 acres across 5-contiguous lots w/ the architectural character, craftsmanship, & outdoor spaces found at this exceptional Port Charlotte estate. 1 mile from I-75, 1/3 mile from Publix, shops & restaurants, & directly across from Harold Avenue Regional Park, the setting offers privacy & everyday convenience. Hospitals, medical services, golf courses & beaches are all within a short drive.
Significant major improvements provide exceptional peace of mind: NEW ROOF INSTALLED IN 2026, upgraded Trane XV20i 5-ton variable-speed, 3-zone HVAC system installed in 2023, & a 22kW Generac whole-house LP generator installed in 2017 w/ automatic transfer switch capable of powering the entire electrical system. Additional features include an LP tankless water heater, 2024 water softener, central vacuum, EV charging outlet & underground 500-gallon LP tank.
Inspired by Victorian architecture w/ a refined farmhouse flair, the custom residence is defined by details rarely found in today's construction: multiple siding designs, stacked fascia, decorative scroll rafter ends, dimensional shingles w/ copper-penny open diverter valleys & drip edge, slate/stone entry steps, copper-penny roof accents, & an impressive, coffered entry ceiling w/ crown molding & beadboard. A wraparound style porch, IPE decking & breezeway w/ solid cypress beadboard ceilings extend the home's distinctive character.
Inside, the craftsmanship continues with 10' 1st-floor and 9' 2nd-floor ceilings, vintage hand-finished ¾ solid oak flooring, oak staircase & window sills, oversized solid-core doors, oil-rubbed bronze hardware w/ vintage cut-glass knobs, solid-wood window jambs, custom cased openings & layered crown molding throughout, even the closets.
The main level features an expansive foyer w/ sitting area & bay window, living & dining rooms, breakfast area, powder room, & custom kitchen w/ 1 thick cabinet doors, granite countertops, tile backsplash, 36 6-burner gas cooktop, wood hood, double ovens, warming drawer & 2-pull-out dishwashers. The rear porch & breezeway feature IPE decking, cypress beadboard ceilings, granite counter w/ sink, cabinetry & LP gas grill connection.
Upstairs, the primary suite features an angled bay-window sitting area & a beautifully appointed bath w/ marble shower, vintage clawfoot soaking tub, copper sinks, split vanities, stained glass & private water closet. 2 addn'l bedrooms & a well-designed hall bath complete the 2nd floor.
The finished, air-conditioned attic adds multiple flexible spaces, custom cabinetry, a large clothing closet & half bath, ideal for an office, studio, hobby space or media room.
The 5-lot grounds are a defining feature. 2nd lot is a private park-like retreat w/ mature oaks, multiple sitting areas, fire pit, & more than 250' of meandering concrete walkways, plus a 50' RV site with 50-amp electric, water & sewer. 3rd lot includes an 18x33 pool set 2' into the ground, a 624-square-foot multi-level deck, a 12x24 framed shed matching the home, & a cleared area w/ plans for a proposed 1,276-sqft. 3-car garage w/ loft. 4th lot offers a cleared, park-like setting; 5th is cleared & prepared for a future home pad.
Photos can showcase its beauty, but they cannot convey the character, craftsmanship & remarkable sense of place experienced when you walk these grounds & enter this home. Current homeowners' insurance is $2,432.72 annually; declarations summary available upon request.