Exceptional waterfront home in port charlotte w/nearly instant access to open water! Looking for a spectacular waterfront residence w/***new metal roof***, five bedrooms (all of them w/en suite baths), a private den & over 4,100 sqft of living space? Run, don't walk to this one of kind, two story home that was designed for entertaining. The first floor boasts a formal living room w/wet bar, formal dining room, home office plus a large kitchen & spacious family room w/fireplace. The living room, family room & two guest rooms open to the balcony area that overlooks the pool. True chef's kitchen offers an abundance of cabinet & counter space w/a center island & prep area, stainless steel appliances (w/two dishwashers), plus an oversized walk in pantry. The adjacent breakfast nook offers direct access to the balcony w/views of the pool & canal beyond. Three bedrooms are found on the main floor each w/a large, walk in closet & private en suite bath. The master bedroom, laundry room & 5th bedroom are located on the second floor. The master suite features awesome views of charlotte harbor, a bump out seating area & two unexpectedly large walk in closets. The master bath has dual sinks atop a floating vanity w/stone counter plus a jetted garden tub & separate walk in closet. The private wc has two linen closets. There is no shortage of storage space here! The 5th bedroom has (of course) an en suite bath plus a balcony overlooking the canal view behind the home. The two story pool cage encompasses the ground floor level area plus the balcony off the main floor. From the ground level, you'll enjoy the in ground pool that is surrounded by a brick paver deck plus a summer kitchen, half bath & ample covered space that is perfect for a ping pong or foosball table, dedicated workshop area. The space has been used to host large parties w/catered food & tables filling the space w/laughter & conversation. Picture hosting memorable family gatherings here! An oversized, composite dock is located just steps from the back door. Keep your boat in your back water & start enjoying some of the best fishing & boating in sw florida from your backyard! You could swim to open water from the dock! Best of both worlds w/harbor views available from the front of the home & protected canal/dock for your boat at the back of the home. Other amenities include two a/c systems, hurricane protection, large coat/shoe closet at the foyer & an oversized two car garage w/split doors. Make an appointment today, you won't be disappointed.