219 DARST Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Some homes are built. This one was crafted. Tucked at the end of a quiet dead-end street in Punta Gorda’s Bay Shores neighborhood, this 1949 Key West-style bungalow delivers character you simply cannot recreate. Stone fireplace. Exposed brick archways. Warm wood cabinetry. Architectural details that feel collected over time, not pulled from a catalog. Every space tells a story. Step outside and the Florida lifestyle takes over. A covered front porch made for slow mornings. A sprawling fenced backyard that backs to a peaceful greenbelt, giving you privacy, room to garden, space to entertain, and breathing room you rarely find at this price point. Screened and open-air porch areas invite you to unwind year-round. Location? It quietly overdelivers. Minutes to Darst Park and the public boat ramp with direct access to the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor. Downtown Punta Gorda’s restaurants and waterfront charm are just a short drive away, and Port Charlotte’s shopping and entertainment sit right across the bridge. Golf courses nearby. Gulf beaches within easy reach. Full-time residence. Winter escape. Investment in character. This isn’t just square footage. It’s a piece of Old Florida with room to live.