Looking for an affordable Florida home with water views and a relaxed 55+ lifestyle? This furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath home in River Forest, a resident-owned community in Punta Gorda, offers peaceful pond views, easy maintenance, and resort-style amenities. The open floor plan and bright interior make this home feel welcoming from the moment you walk in. Enjoy a spacious kitchen with a breakfast bar for casual dining, and a living area that flows perfectly to the screened lanai where you can watch the sunset over the water. The lanai features composite decking installed in 2021 and sunshades for comfort year-round. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet with a built-in safe and a private bath with a walk-in shower. The guest bedroom and bath provide plenty of space for visitors, and there’s a shed plus additional outdoor storage for your tools or hobbies. With no carpet, this home is truly move-in ready. River Forest is a well-maintained, no-pets, 55+ resident-owned community with low monthly fees that include lawn care, water, basic cable, and trash pickup. Residents enjoy a clubhouse with a pool, craft room, library, billiards, shuffleboard and bocce courts, and a full calendar of social activities. If you’re searching for a move-in ready Florida home with a pond view, furnished interiors, and an active 55+ community lifestyle near downtown Punta Gorda, this is the one to see. Schedule your private tour today.