Country living at its best! This 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 car garage home sits on 5 beautiful acres in the equestrian community of Prairie Creek with plenty of room for family and friends with over 3700 square feet of living space, formal living and dining, family room, kitchen with breakfast nook, and study/den that could be a 4th bedroom. This tastefully appointed country home offers a bright and open floor plan with tons of windows and pockets sliders, soaring vaulted ceilings in main living areas, color accent walls, crown molding, custom window treatments and plantation shutters throughout, plant shelves to display your collectibles, arched doorways, decorator light and fan fixtures, and recessed lighting. You will notice the attention to detail as you drive up the winding driveway and enter into the grand foyer through the etched glass double door entry and walk into the great room with windows on 2 walls flooding home with lots of natural light. The formal dining room has inset walls for your china closets and allows for extra living space. Your eyes will be drawn to the tray ceiling with crown molding and accent lighting creating a gracious dining experience for you and your guests. Gourmet kitchen boasts warm wood cabinetry with deep drawers, stainless appliances including built in double oven, island with cook top and custom vent hood, and granite counters with long breakfast bar that opens to the family room. The cozy breakfast nook off the kitchen has wall to wall and floor to ceiling windows overlooking a serene setting for enjoying your morning coffee. The spacious family room also has inset wall for your entertainment system, and a wood burning fireplace with beautiful stone façade for the cooler winter evenings. Your master suite will be your retreat and also has tray ceiling and inset wall for more living space, walk in closets, and has private en suite bath with dual vanities, make up vanity, jetted soaking tub, and walk in Roman shower. Other features include storm shutters, fenced back yard, and dedicated laundry room with washer & dryer, lots of counter space and cabinets, pantry, and utility tub. Impressive curb appeal with circular drive, side load garage, covered front entry with tile front porch, lush landscaping, and mature palms. Prairie Creek Park is a well maintained deed restricted ranch/equestrian community. All roads are paved with miles of equestrian trails, nature paths, and manicured greenbelts. Proximity to waterways, local beaches, dining, shopping, and golf courses makes this property ideal for the Florida lifestyle. Also, easy access to waterfront public parks with bike and walking trails and picnic areas, and boat ramps providing access to many waterways, beautiful Charlotte Harbor, and the Gulf of Mexico. Historic downtown Punta Gorda and popular Fishermen’s Village with quaint shops and cafes nearby. And quick access to Interstate 75. Quiet rural community, yet all amenities and conveniences nearby. This home offers true rural Florida living!