11565 E GULF TO LAKE HIGHWAY

One or more photos was virtually staged (fire shown in fireplace). Florida living at its best on 20+ acres that include a beautiful screened in-ground pool, a gardener’s paradise with sugarcane, fruit and nut trees, private access to the Withlacoochee River for boating and kayaking, horse stalls, 2,978 sq. ft. of comfortable and stylish living space in the 4-bed/3-bath home, and an adorable detached 2-bed/1-bath in-law suite! This gorgeous property is a must see for outdoor enthusiasts who have a lot of varied interests, love entertaining, or love having quiet space to spread out, both inside and out. A long paved driveway welcomes you to the home. Stepping inside you will find yourself immersed in an atmosphere of warmth and comfort as you gaze upon the huge living room with stunning floor-to-ceiling brick wood burning fireplace and sliding glass doors leading to the inviting screened-in pool and lanai. The living room flows into the formal dining room and beyond to the upgraded kitchen, both with lovely views that inspire poolside gatherings and alfresco dining. Head down the hall to the right of the foyer to discover large bedrooms and updated bathrooms. The primary suite features an ensuite bathroom with a double vanity and soaking tub/shower combo. Two of the guest bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bathroom, and the other guest bedroom is adjacent to the third bathroom. Off the kitchen there is a sitting room, well-designed laundry room, office, and big family room with sliding glass doors leading to the pool and lanai. The 2-car garage with workshop and two garage doors is detached from the main home, but attached to the delightful in-law suite that has an updated eat-in kitchen, sitting room, living room, two bedrooms and a full bathroom. Next to the garage is also a huge carport for additional parking and storage. Other bonuses of the property include lots of interior storage space, built-ins, upgraded hurricane windows throughout, newer well, roof (2015), A/C (2018), drainfield (2018), and new pool screen and pool resurfaced (2019). Some of the plants you will find growing on the property are banana, paw paw, olive, persimmon, pomegranate, moringa, loquat, lemon, mulberry, elderberry, peach, pear, pecan, orange, grapefruit and avocado. There used to be a dock with electric hookup at the property’s private access point to the Withlacoochee River, but with a bit of time and effort, it could be rebuilt, offering hours of fun on the water. With two horse stalls, the property also has a lot of potential for horse owners. The house is located less than 4 miles from the trailhead for Half Moon Wildlife Management Area, which is a popular spot for horseback riding and hiking. Crystal River, where you can swim with manatees or launch a boat and head to the Gulf of Mexico, is just 27 miles away. The town of Inverness, with all its amenities, is less than 10 miles away. This exquisite retreat is extremely rare, so call today and come see all it has to offer before it’s gone!