17497 CLOVER AVENUE Snowbirds or first-time home buyers this home could be it! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home nestled in a quiet Port Charlotte neighborhood offers open floor plan with soaring vaulted ceilings and plant shelves, decorator light and fan fixtures, recessed lighting, and wood plank luxury vinyl flooring in all main living areas. Tasteful appointments include built in entertainment center with shelving and wall TV in great room and wood burning fireplace in dining area. The kitchen boasts warm wood cabinetry, tile back splash, and breakfast bar that opens to the main living areas for easy entertaining. Enjoy low or zero energy bills with the fully paid $26, 000 solar panels, and you will have peace of mind during inclement weather thanks to storm protection including storm shutters and hurricane code garage door. Other key features include updated baths, new metal roof, hardy board siding, 10 by 16 shed for extra storage, fenced back yard, and public water service for convenience and reliability. 3 adjacent lots also available but not included in the purchase of this home – one on each side of the home and one in the rear. And the best part is the location. You are in the center of Port Charlotte and can enjoy local waterways and beaches, dining, shopping, and golf courses that make this area so special. You can also explore the waterfront public parks with bike and walking trails, pickle ball parks, picnic areas, and boat ramps that give you access to the Peace and Myakka Rivers, beautiful Charlotte Harbor, and the Gulf of Mexico. And don't forget about historic downtown Punta Gorda and popular Fishermen's village with quaint shops and cafes to the South.