242 Longley Drive, Port Charlotte, FL 33954

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Live where others vacation! Don't wait for prices to go up! Build your DREAM HOME now on this CANAL-FRONT lot located on the Willingdon Waterway (closed waterway) with room for a pool and NO HOA or CDD fees! Step out of your back door and hit the water for some KAYAKING, CANOEING, PADDLEBOARDING, OR FISHING or enjoy one of our world-class white sand BEACHES nearby. The location is near both US 41 and I75 for easy commutes and offers an abundance of shopping and dining options such as mom-and-pop shops and boutiques, as well as the Charlotte Town Center Mall with many national retailers. You’ll also find a variety of art galleries where you can purchase the creations of local artists or even try your hand at a new technique. Dining options range from national chains to local restaurants that feature Southern fare, barbecue, international cuisine, steakhouses and, of course, fresh seafood. Just across the harbor from Port Charlotte is, Punta Gorda, a charming small city that is also the county seat of Charlotte County. Less than an hour to the south is Fort Myers with every big-city amenity you could want. And if you’re making travel plans, you’ll enjoy easy access to the Punta Gorda Airport, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to the north, or the Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers. Known for its unhurried, laid-back lifestyle and plenty of Old Florida charm, Port Charlotte has been recognized as a TOP PLACE to retire in the U.S., based on features like a low cost of living, Florida's retiree-friendly tax code, quality health care, desirable amenities, and a vast network of canals and waterways, that lead to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. You can bring your own boat, charter a fishing boat, or even learn to sail! Enjoy outdoor activities year-round with multiple GOLF clubs and nature parks in the area! In fact, Golf Digest ranked the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast the 3rd Best Place in America to Live and Play Golf. The county also offers two courses ranked 4.5 stars by Golf Digest and three Audubon-certified courses. Port Charlotte is home to the TAMPA BAY RAY'S spring training facility and the ATLANTA BRAVES spring training facility is just up the road in Wellen Park. Warm Mineral Springs Park is located in nearby Northport and is a local favorite! Come swim in the springs or treat yourself to a spa treatment. Feeling adventurous? Take a water taxi to Gasparilla Island or one of the other barrier islands nearby or better yet just jump on your boat and go island hopping on your own! Port Charlotte is just over two hours away from WALT DISNEY WORLD and other ORLANDO attractions and BUSCH GARDENS/ADVENTURE ISLAND is just under two hours away! With all this and more, the only way you won’t have anything to do is if you don’t want to! https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/T3324094