Enjoy country living at its finest on 5 beautiful fully fenced acres with a private POND!  Located securely behind your electronic gate, you approach this rambling ranch home which has been tastefully renovated to the highest standards.  Charmingly decorated in neutral tones, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has an incredible amount of space for your every rural need.  There is a huge 2 car garage plus a 24x50 workshop with concrete floors and electric – this structure has so many possibilities beyond storage, for example an art or ceramic studio, a woodworking shop, a home brewery – the possibilities are endless.  If you are an Equestrian at heart, there is also a horse stall available for your use.  Just some of the major updates include all new Impact windows and doors, a metal roof, luxury vinyl flooring throughout, custom wood kitchen cabinets with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a double oven convection range, a double farm sink with subway tile backsplash and a spacious breakfast room.  On chilly evenings you will truly enjoy the cozy warmth of the double sided wood burning stone FIREPLACE open to both the Great Room and Formal Dining Room.  The primary bedroom features sliders to a patio just steps from the outdoor firepit with curved seating and a  wood pergola with dual porch swings.  The all season Florida room will be one of your favorite places to relax at any time of the year.  This estate offers all the privacy you could wish for plus the convenience of just a short drive (less than 15 minutes) for your day to day shopping needs.  It is less than a 45 minute drive to quaint and historic Punta Gorda and Fisherman's Village where you will find great shopping, restaurants from casual to gourmet, museums, art galleries, entertainment and marinas.  Come and live the sunny Florida lifestyle every day!