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Bent Danholm

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$ 2,950,000

Est. payment | -/mo

3 Beds

3 Baths

3,279 SqFt

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$ 2,950,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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3 Beds

3 Baths

3,279 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,279 sqft

Price per Sqft $899

Subdivision Punta Gorda Isles

MLS Listing ID 2026011546

Style Contemporary

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 2002

Annual Tax Amount $8,995

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 1.930 Acres

Acres 1.93

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Florida Gulf Coast

New Construction No

Property Description

Experience an unparalleled waterfront lifestyle with this extraordinary Punta Gorda compound—an estate unmatched in privacy, land, and luxury throughout the surrounding area. Set on just under 2 acres with no deed restrictions, this private gated property offers resort-style living, exceptional boating amenities, and expansive grounds rarely found in Southwest Florida. Located on a quiet dead-end canal with minimal boat traffic and an easy idle-out to Charlotte Harbor, the setting is peaceful, private, and ideal for boating enthusiasts, and the home itself has never flooded. Built by Arthur Rutenberg and pristinely maintained by its original owner, the residence spans 3,279 sq ft with an open layout designed for elevated entertaining. The updated kitchen features Bosch black stainless appliances and generous workspace, while the living room showcases a Lake Como–inspired mural that enhances the Mediterranean feel of the home. The primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath featuring a stunning rain shower, an electric bidet, separate vanities, and a beautiful stone soaking tub framed by elegant rain glass, all positioned to capture serene morning sunrise views to begin your day. The kitchen, family room, and primary suite were all refreshed in 2022. The one-of-a-kind den is custom-built with five different woods, creating a warm, rich, and distinctive statement space ideal for an executive office or optional additional bedroom. Outdoor living defines this compound, featuring an open-air heated saltwater pool and spa, a private shell beach and firepit, and luxurious landscaping that adds a park-like setting, along with multiple seating areas both under-truss and within a charming gazebo off the guest room surrounded by a garden—perfect for enjoying expansive sunset views and watching boaters move through Buckley's Pass. For boaters, the property offers two 40-foot docks, a boathouse over the boat lift with power and water, and a private boat launch—an exceedingly rare amenity in the area—along with smooth idle-speed access to Charlotte Harbor. Additional features include a 3-car epoxy-floor garage, impact windows and doors, a clay roof, an updated water heater and pool pump, and low Charlotte County taxes. With nearly 2 acres of usable land, the estate also provides ample space to add a pickleball court, tennis court, basketball court, or a full guest house for enhanced future value. This remarkable offering is more than a home—it's a private coastal compound delivering unmatched land, luxury, privacy, and boating amenities, standing alone as one of the most distinctive properties in all of Southwest Florida.

Location

State FL

County Charlotte

Area Ch01 - Charlotte County

Direction Rt 41 to Rio Villa Dr. Road turns left and becomes Almar Dr. Veer left onto River Bay Dr. Gated entry at end of River Bay.

Rooms

Dining Room Formal

Interior

Interior Features Split Bedrooms, Great Room, Den - Study, Family Room, Home Office

Heating Central Electric

Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric

Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type Outside

Fireplace Yes

Window Features Impact Resistant,Impact Resistant Windows

Appliance Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator/Freezer, Washer

Laundry Inside

Exterior

Exterior Feature Boat Canopy/Cover, Dock, Boat Lift, Boat Ramp, Composite Dock, Elec Avail at dock, Water Avail at Dock, Privacy Wall, Sprinkler Auto

Garage Spaces 3.0

Fence Fenced

Pool In Ground, Concrete, Electric Heat

Community Features Boating

Utilities Available Cable Available

Waterfront Description Canal Front

View Y/N No

View Water

Roof Type Tile

Porch Patio

Garage Yes

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Oversize

Faces Rt 41 to Rio Villa Dr. Road turns left and becomes Almar Dr. Veer left onto River Bay Dr. Gated entry at end of River Bay.

Story 1

Sewer Central

Water Central

Architectural Style Contemporary

Level or Stories 1 Story/Ranch

Structure Type Concrete Block,Stucco

New Construction No

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Senior Community Yes

Tax ID 412225203002

Ownership Single Family

Acceptable Financing Buyer Finance/Cash

Listing Terms Buyer Finance/Cash

Pets Allowed No Approval Needed

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Listed by Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty • Ryan Finnegan

5566 River Bay DR Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Bent Danholm

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