$599,000

$10,000 seller credit available toward a rate buy down or closing costs with an acceptable offer. Ask your lender how much that could save you each month! Welcome to 14189 Mindello Drive in the gated community of Portico in Fort Myers. Ideally positioned on a low-traffic street near the front of the community, this move-in-ready home is close to the clubhouse and resort-style amenities with convenient access to the main entrance. Built in 2018, this single-story pool home offers five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, 2,925 square feet of living space, and a spacious three-car garage. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features tile flooring throughout the main living areas and bathrooms, with luxury vinyl plank in two guest bedrooms for a clean, modern, low-maintenance finish. The heart of the home is the oversized kitchen, showcasing white shaker cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large breakfast bar, a separate dining nook with a picture window, and a spacious walk-in pantry. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the inviting great room, while a separate living room and formal dining room provide multiple spaces for relaxing or entertaining. Sliding glass doors open to a covered, screened lanai overlooking your private backyard retreat, with a heated swimming pool, an expansive under-truss seating area, and additional space for outdoor dining and lounging. Privately located at the rear of the home, the primary suite features tray ceilings, a seating area, an oversized custom walk-in closet with built-in shelving, and an en-suite bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and an enclosed walk-in shower. The split-bedroom floor plan offers privacy for owners and guests alike. Two guest bedrooms share a full bathroom, while a third guest bedroom is adjacent to a full bathroom that also serves as the pool bath. A fifth bedroom at the front of the home features a bay window, making it well suited as a bedroom, home office, or flex space. Additional highlights include an interior laundry room with white shaker cabinetry, a utility sink, extra storage, and no flood insurance required. Residents of Portico enjoy a clubhouse, resort-style pool and lap pool, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball court, playground, and year-round community events. The community is pet-friendly, with fences and low-speed vehicles (LSVs) permitted. Conveniently located in the desirable Buckingham area of Fort Myers, Portico offers easy access to I-75, Downtown Fort Myers, Southwest Florida International Airport, shopping, dining, and entertainment. 14189 Mindello Drive is ready to welcome you home.