2521 Rio Grande Drive

STUNNING & IMPECCABLE custom waterfront home by Arthur Rutenberg, in desirable Punta Gorda Isles with deep-water SAILBOAT access to Charlotte Harbor! This 3 bedroom + Den, 3 Bath, 3 Car Garage home was thoughtfully designed with the finest details, no expenses spared, professionally decorated & offered FURNISHED. Features include whole house GENERATOR, full HURRICANE PROTECTION with impact windows & shutters, buried 1,000 gallon propane tank, 75-year concrete roof tiles, fully insulated attic, SMART HOME automation, security system, $30,000 whole house sound system, and so much more! Enjoy 80 FEET OF SEAWALL on a wide canal, a 60 FOOT DOCK with electrical & water connections, docking system, & 10,000 LB BOAT LIFT. See the Virtual Tour & ask for the FULL Features List! Built in 2019, the customized 2713 sqft Turnberry plan showcases unparalleled craftsmanship and quality that defines an Arthur Rutenberg home. Entering through 8-foot double ThermaTru doors, a marble nautical star inlay points due north in the Foyer, setting the tone for the elegant yet comfortable interior. The open concept plan is LIGHT & BRIGHT, with a SENSE OF LUXURY everywhere you look. Impressive 12-foot coffered ceilings in the Great Room, a GOURMET Kitchen, a monumental island, the spacious Dining Room with beautiful views - all seamlessly flow together creating multiple spaces for entertaining. The Kitchen features GE MONOGRAM appliances including a stainless steel induction cooktop, custom cabinetry, Alaska White granite, hidden walk-in pantry, breakfast bar, & wine refrigerator. Extend the living and dining areas into the Lanai by opening the fully pocketing sliding glass doors and the corner glass wall in the Dining Room. Custom motorized shades are installed at the sliding glass doors for privacy. Opposite the Great Room is the private vestibule to the Master Suite, with 12-foot tray ceilings, plush Mohawk carpeting, and private entrance to the Lanai. The Master Bath provides a spa experience with a Kohler hydrotherapy tub, shower with bench, & separate vanities with framed mirrors. The Den and Guest Bedrooms are located on the opposite side of the home, providing privacy for all. Adjacent to the Kitchen is the Laundry Room, complete with LG Signature washer & dryer. The Garage features Clopay Limited Series 5-layer insulated garage doors & epoxy flooring. A Carrier 16 SEER AC unit is tucked away in the attic, and the spray foam insulation ensures the interiors stay cool. Outdoors on the Lanai, enjoy beautiful views of the pool, canal and backyard. The heated saltwater pool features an automatic cleaning system, with a raised spa, linear gas fireplace & waterfalls. Outdoor kitchen is complete with gas grill, FireMagic refrigerator, sink, faucet, granite, and cabinetry in marine-grade polymer. The pavers on the Lanai were resealed and the pool enclosure was rescreened in 2024. Step outside the Lanai and to the left is the sun deck, a perfect spot to enjoy the tropical backyard. Continue down to the 60 ft x 7 ft dock, with 10,000 lb boat lift, and docking system with Slide Moor & Tide Slides. The 80 foot seawall is maintained by Punta Gorda Isles and included in property taxes. Quick access to open water, the Gulf of Mexico, and only 10 mins to Charlotte Harbor. By car, only 2 miles to Fisherman’s Village and close to many parks & Historic Downtown Punta Gorda. This masterpiece is just waiting for you to make it yours, call for your private tour today!