Welcome to Rio Villa Lakes – a sought-after gated 55+ community in beautiful Punta Gorda! This impeccably maintained custom built 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home sits on an expansive oversized lot and offers over 2,700 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space with high-end finishes and custom upgrades throughout. Enjoy a bright, open floor plan featuring pine hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas, bedrooms, and upstairs. The heart of the home is a chef’s dream kitchen, complete with propane gas stove, wine cooler, Brand new refrigerator, plenty of cabinetry, and a large center island—all opening to the spacious living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and elegant plantation shutters throughout. Step outside to your own private retreat! The covered patio features a full bar and an in-ground spa. As well as an outdoor composite deck with built-in grill—perfect for entertaining or relaxing in comfort. This home is built for peace of mind and efficiency with Hurricane impact windows and sliding glass doors, Whole-house generator connected to propane tank, Pelican whole-house water filtration system & Brand new water heater. Additional highlights include a split-bedroom layout, indoor laundry room, attached 2-car garage, and ample storage space. Located in the maintenance-free Rio Villa Lakes community, residents enjoy access to a clubhouse, heated pool, fitness center, pickleball courts and social activities—all with low HOA fees and no CDD. Conveniently close to downtown Punta Gorda, Fishermen’s Village, waterfront parks, boating, shopping, and dining –this home truly has it all!