Waterford Estates is a highly sought after gated community in the heart of Punta Gorda. Known for its meticulously maintained homes and villas overlooking the pristine waters of the community lakes, along with a host of social amenities, you couldn't ask for a better and more affordable way to enjoy the best the Florida lifestyle has to offer. Nestled on a private street overlooking a double lake is this 2 bedroom, 2 bath, villa with an office or third room capability, that epitomizes pride of ownership. Driving up to the home you are captivated by the array of floral fauna that has been thoughtfully designed by the homeowner who holds a master gardener certification. Upon entry you are greeted with a surprisingly spacious open floor plan complimented by a cool coastal color palette and enhanced with a driftwood luxury vinyl plank flooring. The kitchen features shaker style cabinetry, quartz counters, European style hardware, and a host of updated stainless steel appliances that includes a $3,000 LG combination induction stove and convection oven. Each bedroom suite offers a peaceful ambiance with the main bedroom featuring an en suite bath that has been upgraded with LED lighting, a frameless glass door shower enclosure and additional shelving in the walk in closet. The study with its double French door entry, is exceptionally spacious, offering the homeowner many options to use as a home office, study/media room or third bedroom with the simple installation of a closet. The living room overlooks a screened lanai featuring a picture frame screen that captures panoramic waterfront vistas and the exotic birdlife and wild parakeets that visit each day. Enjoy early morning coffee or a cocktail overlooking the lakes on the paver patios, with stone/rock garden backdrops, and with a large greenspace to the right of the property, you feel a greater sense of privacy and overall spaciousness to the property, making this one of the more sought after parcels in the community. A perfect neighborhood to ride your bike, offering an abundance of social activities for your active lifestyle pleasure. Bocce ball, pickleball, billiards, cards, a state of the art gym, along with a clubhouse and two heated pools are just some of the many amenities to enjoy with your new friends. Located within a short drive to the historic Punta Gorda waterfront, with its shops, restaurants, bike paths and the famed Fisherman's Village, you couldn't ask for a better way to enjoy your life to its fullest.