17157 Mint Lane, Punta Gorda, FL

LAKEFRONT POOL HOME IN BURNT STORE LAKES W/SOUTHERN REAR EXPOSURE & NEW ROOF - Check out this 3 bed/2.5 bath + den pool home in Burnt Store Lakes. Live everyday like you're on vacation here where your private oasis awaits with tranquil lake views and a southern rear exposure that ensures sun on the lanai throughout the day. Inside, the home boasts a spacious, open floor plan with great room design. Disappearing sliding glass doors from the great room and dining area open to the lanai extending the living space outside. Enjoy true, Florida-style, indoor/outdoor living here. LOTS OF RECENT UPDATES/UPGRADES: FRESH interior/exterior paint (2025), NEW hot water heater, NEWER A/C, NEW irrigation system, and NEW roof. Other architectural details include high ceilings, tile flooring throughout the main living area, tray ceilings & lighted display nooks. The kitchen is truly the heart of this home w/granite counters, warm wood cabinetry, a breakfast bar, under cabinet lighting and a closet pantry. The adjacent dining area is flooded with natural light and offers pool and lake views. The split-bedroom layout provides privacy for owners and guests alike. The master suite features luxury vinyl plank flooring, an oversized walk-in closet, private access to the lanai & a spa-like master bath with dual vanities, a jetted tub, and a tiled walk-in shower. The den makes a great home office but can easily function as a fourth bedroom if needed. The two guest bedrooms also have luxury vinyl plank flooring and share a hall bath w/tiled walk-in shower. Other amenities include an interior laundry room, oversized two-car garage with ample storage & brick paver driveway. Outdoor living takes full advantage of the southern rear exposure. The screened lanai surrounds an in-ground, heated pool that stays sunlit throughout the day. The pool bath, outdoor shower, and storage closet add convenience, while the lake view creates an ideal setting for morning coffee, afternoons in the sun, and evenin