Punta Gorda, FL 33982 17861 Wayside Bend

***** ASSUMABLE VA LOAN@ 2.36% ****** Welcome to your new home in the vibrant Babcock Ranch community! This beautifully upgraded home features 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, ideal for comfortable living and entertaining. The open-concept great room seamlessly connects to the gourmet kitchen, equipped with upgraded cabinets, countertops, and tile, making it a chef’s dream. Enjoy the formal dining area and a convenient laundry room with a sink. Relax on the screened lanai with serene lake views or take advantage of the three-car garage with an epoxied floor. The home also boasts crown molding throughout, built-in custom cabinetry and shelving in the great room, and modern amenities like a gas stove, new tankless water heater, and surround sound system. Situated within a solar-paneled community, this residence offers both environmental efficiency and luxurious comfort. Enjoy the benefits of a community pool just steps away, or design your own private oasis in the space reserved for a private pool. This smart home comes with a smart doorbell, lock, and thermostat for added convenience. Benefit from low HOA fees and affordable electric and gas bills in this solar-powered community. Babcock Ranch offers a range of amenities, including Publix, shopping, restaurants, bank, dentist, brand new high school and middle school that is within walking distance and Founder's Square with exciting events and entertainment. Discover your perfect home and experience the best of Babcock Ranch living!