3599 E WESTCOVE COURT

If waterfront living is your dream, imagine waking up to secluded Bass fishing paradise overlooking the Withlacoochee River with towering cypress and immense live oaks draped with Spanish moss lining its banks and a densely-forested backdrop of the 8,146-acre Halpata Tastanski Preserve teeming with wildlife, miles of trails, and protected wetlands. Westcove Court meanders like the 'crooked water' it follows down a narrow tree-canopied lane with homes tucked away in a quiet riverside setting. For fishing, boating or nature enthusiasts, this multi-level 1,770 square foot home (3,680 square feet under roof) is the ultimate retreat with a 3-bedrooms, 2 baths and a 4th bedroom currently used as an office. The 3-bay garage provides plenty of room for all your recreational toys and watercraft. The wonderful, cantilevered deck with its water-cooled decking is a great place for private enjoyment or relaxed entertaining with incredible views up and down the waterway. Another favorite spot providing amazing water views is a second level glass enclosed Florida room stretching across the entire back of the house. With glass sliders opening wide to a private screened waterside balcony, the third level primary suite features an enormous (nearly 200 square feet) bath with soaking tub, large walk-in shower with multiple jets, double sink vanity with granite counter, and large walk-in closet. Open living room with carpet floor and stone-clad propane fireplace, the kitchen with breakfast bar for two and dining area with wood floors and has been nicely updated with granite counters and wood cabinets, cooktop with built in oven and microwave. There's plenty of parking out front as well as on the water with room for a pontoon boat (included in the sale) and double jet ski lift. New metal roof 2004 and A/C 2015. About the location. Designated "Outstanding Florida Water" by the Dept. of Environmental Protection, the River is a world-class spot for fishing bass, bluegill, sunfish and catfish. For weekend excursion, paddle through the 15 or so miles upriver, through Lake Rousseau. You'll also be just a quick boat ride away from some of the area's best waterfront restaurants where you can enjoy a casual "tiki bar" atmosphere and dine on your choice of catfish, frog legs, sea scallops or gator bites... and of course a great steak or burger. No matter what your pleasure, this Citrus County property is an idyllic place to call home...either for a lifetime or simple weekend getaway. Just A short drive to Crystal River's Hunter Spring Park, Hernando Beach, Fort Island Gulf Beach, and Inglis to launch your boat and Saltwater fishing in the Gulf and a short drive to downtown Crystal River just to a name a few of possibilities to do in the area. Walk out onto the aluminum framed, Florida room with tinted glass windows that stretches the length of the home where you can relax in your jacuzzi while you enjoy amazing views of the river. The master bedroom has its own private screened balcony. Enjoy some Florida sun or take a walk down to your own private boat dock to enjoy a river cruise in the included pontoon boat. And the beautiful things Citrus/Marion County has to offer with Ocala/Dunnellon and just 20 minutes and the esteemed 950-acre World Equestrian Center in the Farmland Preservation. Sensational horse country: just minutes to the Hálpata Tastanaki Nature Preserve with over 8,000 acres including 13 miles of horse trails through lush, mossy hammocks.