1700 NE 162 STREET

Citra Highlands is paved road subdivision located in NE Marion County with easy, close access to 301/441. This 2001 Manufactured home is 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with 1188 living square feet.  As you arrive you will notice oversized .38 acre fenced lot with double entry gates, home has metal roof, landscape and 18'x21' metal workshop. The home is warm and inviting with lots of custom upgrades and built-ins maximizing the space with additional storage and features. Living room has cathedral ceilings which carry over into cozy kitchen(all appliances are included) with eat-in-dining area and inside laundry area just off kitchen. Main bedroom is spacious in size, with carpet, ceiling fan and large windows for natural light. Main bath has double sinks, extra storage and shower has been updated with tile surround and wood accents. Both guest bedrooms are nicely sized and guest bathroom includes tub/shower combo. Outside rear door is concrete paved area with shade screen and overlooks above ground pool, small pond and aquaponic garden, run by solar panels. There is also additional shade cover used for vehicle parking and privacy fenced area for all your supplies and personal items to be hidden and tucked away. Citra, Florida is known as the home of the pineapple orange, (originally called the Hickory orange) a name coined in 1883 for an orange (fruit) with an aroma reminiscent of the pineapple. Citra has two buildings on the National Register of Historic Places: The Citra Methodist Episcopal Church and the Armstrong House. It is home to a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences plant research facility. Some funs things to do include visiting Animal Rescue Sanctuary or stop by The Orange Shop for fresh squeezed Florida Orange Juice or some cool merchandise. Skunkie Acres offers horse back riding and every local loves visiting Crones Cradle Conserve with great outdoor gardens and country store full of local homemade foods and stuff. Located just short drive to Ocala or Gainesville, don't miss this great property surrounded by horse country.