PUNTA GORDA - WATERFORD ESTATES - Welcome to this splendid, well-maintained, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, FURNISHED home with a 2-car attached garage, nestled in the highly sought-after GATED COMMUNITY OF WATERFORD ESTATES. Offering a picturesque LAKE VIEW, this property combines elegance, comfort, and convenience in a serene, resort-style setting. Key Features include an OPEN and SPLIT FLOOR PLAN with a SPACIOUS GREAT ROOM with tile flooring, sliding glass doors to the lanai, and WONDERFUL LAKE VIEWS, a well-appointed Kitchen featuring wood cabinets, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, a GRANITE COMPOSITE UNDERMOUNT SINK, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, a pantry closet, a tile backsplash, and a pass-through counter to the Great Room. The EAT-IN DINING area boasts charming BAY WINDOWS overlooking the front yard. The private master suite includes a LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with a WALK-IN SHOWER WITH GLASS DOORS, DUAL SINKS, and a DOUBLE VANITY. There are two nice size guest bedrooms for family or visitors. You will enjoy relaxing while taking in the POND WITH FOUNTAIN view from the EXTENDED LANAI AND COVERED SCREENED ROOM. Great for enjoying the outdoors and wildlife! The laundry room is conveniently located off the garage and has extra storage cabinets too. Additional Upgrades & Features include: A NEW ROOF 2024, ACCORDIAN HURRICANE SHUTTERS ON ALL WINDOWS, DESIGNER GLASS FRONT DOOR, SCREENED GARAGE DOOR, RAIN GUTTERS, PLANTATION SHUTTERS and Public Utilities: Water & Sewer. Waterford Estates offers an array of amenities, including a gated entry for security, TWO HEATED COMMUNITY POOLS, PICKLEBALL & BOCCE BALL COURTS, WALKING TRAIL, A CLUBHOUSE with a FITNESS CENTER, BILLARDs and CARD ROOM. Waterford is conveniently located with easy access to I-75 and Punta Gorda Airport, this home is just minutes from historic downtown Punta Gorda, offering shopping, dining, medical facilities, waterfront parks, walking/biking paths, art galleries, and the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. Don't miss the opportunity to own this exceptional lakefront property in one of Punta Gorda's premier communities. Schedule your private showing today!