Welcome to the waterfront community of Gulf Cove! This spacious 3 bedroom/2 bath 2 car garage home ON A DOUBLE LOT has access to the Community boat ramp, just a few blocks away, providing access to the Myakka River and beyond! The very open floor plan offers a nicely sized living room with cathedral ceiling, plant shelf, ceiling fan, carpeted flooring and sliding glass doors the lanai. The adjoining Dining room has an updated lighting fixture and carpeted flooring also. Large kitchen has a breakfast bar, closet pantry, plenty of cabinetry and countertop area, plus dinette. Appliances include: Whirlpool double door refrigerator (2021) , Maytag smooth top stove and Maytag dishwasher. The primary bedroom has a 2' bump out that gives extra floor space, ceiling fan, large walk in closet and carpeted flooring. Ensuite primary bath has a double basin vanity with a granite top, step in shower with door, garden tub and a linen closet. Bedrooms 2 and 3 have wall closets, ceiling fans and carpeted flooring. Bath #2 has a shower with a door, vanity with granite counter top and tiled flooring. Inside laundry has a utility tub, tiled flooring, and washer/dryer connections. The two car garage has an automatic garage door opener and pull down stairs for extra storage in attic. Extended Lanai has an insulated roof with great views of the back yard! Roof was new in 2023, AC in 2019, and water heater in 2022. Hurricane shutters for all the windows and doors give peace of mind. For the LOW voluntary HOA fee of $75 a year you can use the community play ground and picnic area! Boaters will love the community boat ramp and fishing dock access for an additional $75 a year! THE EXTRA LOT IS A BUILDABLE LOT, so you could either sell it off, or maybe build a DETACHED GARAGE OR GUEST HOUSE? Gulf Cove is centrally located, equidistant to both Englewood and Port Charlotte. Area BEACHES, grocery shopping, restaurants, and centers of worship are all just a few minutes from this home. Roof new in 2023, AC in 2019 and water heater in 2022! CALL TODAY TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING! Come make this your own personal Florida paradise!