BREATHTAKING, LONG INTERSECTING SALTWATER CANAL VIEWS in the beloved 'BIRD SECTION OF PUNTA GORDA ISLES, where the laid-back Southwest Florida lifestyle meets LUXURY LIVING AT ITS FINEST. Just a 10-MINUTE SAIL OR BOAT RIDE TO CHARLOTTE HARBOR-Florida's second-largest estuary and home to some of the BEST SPORT FISHING IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD.This exquisitely reimagined OWNER'S MASTERPIECE is a RARE COURTYARD-STYLE WATERFRONT HOME in Punta Gorda Isles' desirable Bird Section. Originally...BREATHTAKING, LONG INTERSECTING SALTWATER CANAL VIEWS in the beloved 'BIRD SECTION OF PUNTA GORDA ISLES, where the laid-back Southwest Florida lifestyle meets LUXURY LIVING AT ITS FINEST. Just a 10-MINUTE SAIL OR BOAT RIDE TO CHARLOTTE HARBOR-Florida's second-largest estuary and home to some of the BEST SPORT FISHING IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD.This exquisitely reimagined OWNER'S MASTERPIECE is a RARE COURTYARD-STYLE WATERFRONT HOME in Punta Gorda Isles' desirable Bird Section. Originally built by well-respected local builder TIM TOWLES, the residence has since been thoughtfully transformed into a ONE-OF-A-KIND WATERFRONT RETREAT, with pride of ownership evident throughout.Designed around a PRIVATE SCREENED COURTYARD, the home offers exceptional INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING with a HEATED POOL & WATERFALL, app-controlled pool features, surround sound, and multiple spaces to gather, relax, and entertain. The flexible layout includes 3 BEDROOMS & 3 BATHS, highlighted by a PRIVATE GUEST OR MULTIGENERATIONAL SUITE with its own bathroom, microwave, refrigerator, and DIRECT WALK-IN ACCESS FROM THE COURTYARD-ideal for extended family, guests, or long stays.The main kitchen is a CHEF'S DELIGHT, featuring SUB-ZERO REFRIGERATION, high-end appliances, and a RARE GAS RANGE WITH POT-FILLER-a feature seldom found on the Southwest Florida Gulf Coast. The FULL OUTDOOR KITCHEN is equally impressive, featuring a TRUE GAS RANGE (not just a grill, but a full cooking stove), along with ample prep and entertaining space-an exceptionally rare and highly desirable coastal feature. Together, these kitchens make entertaining effortless and elevate everyday living. IMPACT-RESISTANT WINDOWS & DOORS enhance peace of mind, and the home experienced NO FLOODING DURING RECENT STORMS, PER SELLER.Boaters will appreciate the DOCK ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LIFT, with lift structure built for 15,000 LBS (CURRENTLY CABLED FOR 10,000 LBS, PER SELLER), a CITY-MAINTAINED SEAWALL, and wide intersecting canal views that create a truly special waterfront backdrop. Additional highlights include a 4-CAR GARAGE featuring a VERTICAL/TANDEM BAY, and a NEWER METAL ROOF (2023, PER SELLER)-a Florida favorite for longevity and coastal style. SOLAR PANELS contribute to energy efficiency, per seller.Just minutes from FISHERMEN'S VILLAGE, downtown Punta Gorda's vibrant dining scene-ranked among the nation's TOP SMALL-TOWN FOOD DESTINATIONS-and world-class boating and fishing on Charlotte Harbor, this home offers more than a place to live.It offers YOUR VERY OWN SLICE OF PGI PARADISE-where mornings begin with coffee by the water and evenings end poolside with friends, family, and SUNSHINE DAYS AHEAD.