Private double-lot setting • Preserve-backed property • No HOA • Guest cottage (2023) Situated on a quiet dead-end street in rural DeSoto County, this double-lot property offers space, privacy, and minimal restrictions, with an undeveloped protected preserve directly behind the home and added separation between neighboring properties. No HOA. Property has been owned by the same family for over 30 years, with the current residence placed on the land in 2005. The main home features updated flooring, upgraded lighting with dimmer switches, lever-style hardware throughout, upgraded sinks, faucets, toilets, and shower heads with handheld wands. The kitchen includes double ovens with ceramic cooktop, refrigerator with ice and water, dishwasher, 2-tier pull-out cabinet shelving, and ample storage. Washer and dryer hookups are located inside the home and in the cottage laundry room (washer and dryer not included). Comfort and system upgrades include a programmable thermostat with humidistat, updated ceiling fans with remotes, bedroom window shades, whole-house water filtration system, peroxide-cleaned hot water tanks, and hardwired smoke detectors. Central AC was installed in 2016 with a 10-year warranty. The main house water tank was replaced around 2019, and the roof was replaced in February 2018. Outdoor improvements include a new front deck with lighting, a new rear deck/oasis with lighting, umbrella, and two access ramps, plus a cement pad suitable for a BBQ or hot tub. Awnings provide storm protection and help limit interior heat. Front garden areas feature established plants and flowers. A 2023 guest cottage includes a separate full bath and access to laundry, providing flexible additional space. Three garage spaces offer room for vehicles, workshop use, or storage, with exterior motion-sensor lighting. The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet, and bathrooms feature walk-in showers with grab bars. High-speed internet, TV, and phone service are available. Located approximately one mile from Peace River access and park, about five miles to I-75, groceries, and restaurants, and roughly 20 minutes to Port Charlotte Beach complex, with nearby local walking trails and convenient access to Charlotte County amenities. Optional turn-key furnishings may be available for a separate fee