7469 FORKLAND ST Englewood, FL 34224

This picturesque, pride-of-ownership home, is located on a huge corner lot spanning .4 acres. It’s just 6 miles from Englewood Beach. It creates a postcard-perfect impression, with majestic oak trees, palm trees, manicured lawns, 2 doll-house style sheds, winding walkways, 2 screened-in porches, and a winding road with sidewalks. The 388 Square foot rear screened porch is private and features a party-size, designer jacuzzi. This home has seen many upgrades and renovations since it was built in 1988. It has 2 garages and 2 driveways for a total of 1,098 square feet of garage space. Recent upgrades include a new A/C system in 2021, re-piping in 2018, a new water heater in 2018, and a new exterior paint job in 2020. The 2nd garage, built in 2006, measures 672 SqFt and has its own 220 amp electrical panel, a storm-rated door, A/C unit, and attic insulation. It also features a huge 1,175 SqFt driveway with a stately setback that is ideal for oversized RV’s, boats, trailers, and car collections. The kitchen features solid wood cabinets, a tiled backsplash, and Silestone Quartz counter tops. Other interior features include wood laminate and tile floors with oversized windows and a sky-light for soft, natural lighting. Creative architectural highlights include a sash window at the end of the hallway that promotes the flow and fragrances of subtropical breezes through the home. Exterior features include all-around gutters, front entry tile floors, reinforced concrete block and stucco construction, light-weight metal storm shutters, and 2 storage sheds. ***X-FLOOD ZONE LOT: This lot is in an X-Flood zone due to its high elevation. This X-Flood zone classification means that this lot is NOT in the 500-year flood plain. This provides peace-of-mind and additional monetary rewards year-after-year. Lenders typically waive the requirement for flood insurance when the property is in an X-Flood zone. That can potentially save you thousands of dollars annually. And if you elect to voluntarily carry flood insurance, the X-Flood status can potentially create huge discounts to reflect the reduced risks. Also, notice there are no stairs leading to up to the front porch or from the garage into the home? That’s because this high elevation eliminates the need for stairs, making it more conducive to aging-in-place as the years roll by. ***SIDEWALKS: Remember the good old days when sidewalks were the norm? Well happy days are here again. The sidewalk across the street from this home is part of a county-wide system that extends all the way to Englewood Beach to the west, and Port Charlotte to the east. Having a sidewalk conveniently located along your front yard opens up many healthy lifestyle options. Walk your frisky dog, roller blade, jog, push the stroller, or simply enjoy a nice, leisurely stroll around the neighborhood without having to dodge cars. SUMMARY: *NEW A/C 2021, *Re-PIPED 2018, NEW WATER HEATER 2018, *X-FLOOD ZONE, *KITCHEN RENOVATION, *2 GARAGES, *TOTAL GARAGE SPACE=1,098 Sq/Ft *2 DRIVEWAYS, *RV PARKING, * .4 ACRES, *1 and ½ CORNER LOT, *SIDEWALKS, *AGE-IN-PLACE, *6 MILES to ENGLEWOOD BEACH, *STORM SHUTTERS, *DESIGNER JUCUZZI, *2 SCREENED PORCHES, *2 STORAGE SHEDS, *MAJESTIC OAK TREES-MANICURED, *METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED, *EXCEPTIONAL PRIDE-OF-OWNERSHIP. - - - > Please CLICK the VIRTUAL TOUR for 200+ HD PHOTOS, CINEMATIC DRONE VIDEOs and more!