Rare opportunity to purchase one of two homes located directly across the street from each other, with each property being offered and sold separately! The neighboring home is also available under MLS #C7529433, creating a unique opportunity for those looking to live near family or friends while maintaining separate residences. Situated on an OVERSIZED CORNER LOT, this beautifully improved home offers an impressive combination of interior updates, major recent upgrades, and an exceptional private backyard highlighted by a 2025 IN-GROUND SWIMMING POOL AND SPA. Additional improvements include 2024 FORM-AND-POUR NEW CONCRETE PATIO AND FRONT WALKWAY, a 2020 SHINGLE ROOF, 2018 SEPTIC SYSTEM, new impact doors, new LVP flooring throughout, updated light fixtures and ceiling fans, a whole-home generator hookup, new soffit, all-wood cabinetry, and numerous improvements throughout the interior and exterior. The home is also connected to PUBLIC WATER. As soon as you step inside, you are welcomed by a bright living room featuring a fireplace and an easy flow throughout the main living area. The living room transitions seamlessly into the kitchen, creating an open and comfortable layout. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, updated finishes, all-wood cabinetry, and ample space for everyday cooking and meal preparation. New light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout give the interior a fresh and updated appearance. The spacious primary bedroom provides a comfortable retreat with an updated en-suite bathroom featuring a modern vanity and an oversized walk-in shower equipped with a rain showerhead. The primary suite also offers his-and-hers built-in closet space with a walk-in configuration. The additional bathroom has also been updated with a walk-in shower featuring a convenient built-in ledge, while the nearby laundry area provides easy accessibility. Step outside and the backyard truly becomes the focal point! The 2025 in-ground swimming pool and spa are surrounded by a metal fence and mature, lush landscaping that creates a private setting for enjoying the Florida lifestyle. A charming tiki hut provides the perfect place to relax in the shade and offers the opportunity to customize the space into your own outdoor tiki bar. A separate screened-in seating area provides additional covered outdoor living space and is conveniently connected to a half bathroom, allowing easy access from the backyard and pool area without having to enter the main house. Best of all, there is NO MANDATORY HOA. Owners may choose to join the Property Owners of Gulf Cove for just $75 per year, providing access to the community park, playground, and picnic pavilion. Boating enthusiasts can also purchase an optional boat ramp decal for an additional $75 per year, providing access to the community boat ramp and waterways leading to the Myakka River, Charlotte Harbor, and Gulf of Mexico. Located just over the El Jobean Bridge, this property offers convenient access to shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, area beaches, and everyday amenities throughout the Englewood and Port Charlotte corridor while maintaining the space and residential setting of an established neighborhood.