1640 ATARES DR. UNIT 9 Great villa overlooking a pond on St. Andrews South golf course. Be sure to open the storm shutters on the back of the villa to see the gorgeous golf course views. (Controls are on the primary bedroom wall marked 1, 2 & 3). This is a roomy and bright 2 BR+ den (or 3 BR) end unit with numerous skylights throughout and a TWO car garage attached by a screened courtyard. . It has a new hot water heater, storm protection all around. The "best of both worlds" 150 SF flex-lanai space is under AC and has sliders so it can be used as a breezy screened back porch or an enclosed Florida room and counts as additional square footage! The well equipped kitchen has a convenient laundry closet with extra storage space. The great room has plenty of space for a dining table and living room area, and has a dry bar. The primary bedroom has 2 roomy closets and an en suite bathroom with double sinks and updated shower. There is storm protection all around. Golf Course Villas is a well run condo assn. with a $685 monthly fee that is lower than many others. It includes exterior maintenance of the units, pool and common area maintenance, exterior pest service, insurance, reserve funds, street maintenance, sewer, water and trash fees. The peaceful 32 unit community is on a dead end private street with the sparkling community pool, gazebo and shuffleboard courts at the end.Our charming town has a historic district of well maintained, vintage homes with brick streets, multiple waterfront parks, walking/biking trails, 2 free boat ramps, a 24 court world class pickleball complex called PicklePlex, a dog park, wildlife center, botanical garden, a history park with an artisan village and Sunday farmer's market next to the new library. A downtown with shops, many great restaurants a large Saturday farmer's market. Fisherman's Village draws visitors from miles around and has even more shops and restaurants, and Sunseeker Resort is just over the bridge. An optional civic association (PGICA) has a sub-club for nearly every interest and is an amazing way to meet like minded, new friends. Isles Yacht Club and St. Andrews South Golf Club are other local options. WIth all these activities, you cannot be bored here unless you want to be! We even have our own airport where Allegiant jets take off for over 40 destinations! If you have been looking for your paradise, and you found Punta Gorda, you are lucky indeed!