Here is your opportunity to own part of Punta Gorda’s rich historic past with this circa 1905, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home and country estate, with GUEST HOUSE. Built prior to Charlotte County’s existence, the main house has been painstakingly updated blending old world country charm with today’s modern conveniences. Situated on 28 acres, with 400 FT. access on Shell Creek, this serene estate features the historic main house, a guest home, 1,000 SF. 3 stall garage, two service sheds and black board fenced and cross fenced pastures for your horses or cattle. Zoned AG that gives you a host of agricultural options, the property has also been surveyed to allow for two building sites. As you go down the long winding drive you are captivated by the wrap around covered porch of the main house that harkens back to a time when families and guests sat outside overlooking the pristine sprawling natural backdrops while sharing stories of years gone by. Entering through the rustic screened and front doors you are mesmerized by the historic charm of the home. Bead board ceilings, crown and trim molding, first cut red pine wood flooring speaks of the home’s unique past. A built in dry bar, one of many features, adds to the beauty of the main dining area. The kitchen has been tastefully updated where granite counters and travertine tile floors and backsplashes compliment the open shelving, showcasing your dishes and glassware. The cooktop and stainless steel appliances are some of the modern conveniences that blend in as naturally as the accent decorative shelving just below ceiling height. The living room is spacious and has a warm and inviting feel of its own and transitions to the equally inviting master bedroom. Upstairs are two guest suites and study area and bath that have been completely remodeled with beautiful white pine walls and ceilings adding to the rustic warmth your guests will enjoy. The guest cottage can be used as a separate in-law quarters or for rental purposes and features a spacious living room with built ins, a large kitchen, bedroom suite with walk-in closet, and a beautiful bathroom with a travertine tiled shower. Freshly painted and detailed with vinyl plank flooring throughout allows for easy maintenance. A large enclosed porch adds to the living space and your guests overall enjoyment. Need room for storage? Look no further. The garage offers an abundance of space to store your classic cars or for the hobbyist needing additional room to hone their craft. A 10 FT. center door allows you to store your RV with plenty of additional storage space with ceilings soaring to over 16 FT. in height. Two additional sheds offer extra storage space for your lawn and garden equipment, with one currently housing the washer and dryer for the cottage and the other where you can store feed for your livestock on one side and a chicken coop on the other. What better way to relax at the end of the day in your hot tub while barbequing on your large paver patio and perfect for entertaining large groups of friends. An extensive feature sheet with all the well-thought upgrades has been attached to the listing for your convenience. Country living within close proximity to Punta Gorda’s historic waterfront and its host of quaint shops, restaurants and parks makes this one of those rare opportunities you don’t want to miss.