Central Florida Riverfront Dream Home 3/2/2/Pool 1.49ac 1/1 Guest 2.5 car garage, Boathouse Docks Pond Sunsets! Start Price USD 479,000.00 Current Price USD 479,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 9 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, June 10, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Dunnellon, Fl See more about 'Central Florida Riverfront Dream Home 3/2/2/Pool 1.49ac' Description Private Waterfront Dream Home This property appraised for $700,000 in 2006. Recently LOWERED asking price for a QUICK sale! MUST be sold to settle divorce! This secluded dream home is just 4 miles from downtown on 1.49 acres of natural beauty with the best view on the river!  This is the perfect get away home if you want rest and relaxation. Located on Florida's Nature Coast in the quaint historic town of Dunnellon you will feel like you've stepped back in time. Enjoy the river lifestyle!  Watch turtles & otters play from your private deck on the water. Keep your water toys at the docks ready to go. You can throw out a line from your dock and catch fish! This area has some of the best bass fishing in the world! It's a 20 minute ride to watch the sunset at the beach on the Gulf of Mexico. It's a 10 minute ride to the local airport, 45 minutes to Gainesville Airport and The University of Florida, and 90 miles to major International Airports in Orlando or Tampa.  This Central Florida location is within 1 1/2 hours of the most popular destinations like Disney World, Daytona Beach, Tampa's Ybor City and Busch Gardens.  Being in your own private world doesn't mean that you are isolated from civilization.  It's only 18 miles to Ocala, where there are fine restaurants, clubs, stores, museums, and theaters for your entertainment pleasure. Some of the finest race horses in the world call Ocala home. The nicely paved roads provide a smooth and scenic ride for your motorcycle or sports car year 'round. There are numerous parks, rivers, and forests in the area that offer horseback riding trails, hunting, fishing, water skiing, tubing, boating, cave diving, sky diving, flying and more! The Property This 1.49 acres is approximately 350' deep and 185' wide on the river. It's on a private & secluded road that has just 3 homes. It's just a few blocks to the public boat ramp to launch your boat. There is a circular drive and loads of parking area for toys and guests when you are entertaining. The grounds are irrigated from the river and loaded with huge oak and cypress trees shading the boathouse and riverfront. It is professionally landscaped with native plantings for beauty and easy care. There are Palms, Oranges, Limes, Bananas, Azaleas, Hibiscus, Roses, Bougainvilea, Crape Myrtles, Amarylis, Poinsettias, Sagos, and more. The boathouse has water, electric, a locked storage room, and a fish cleaning room with a sink.  There are 2 docks under roof to keep a couple of water toys ready for fun.  The large waterfront deck is handicap accessible and a fire pit is nearby ready for evening campfires.  There are security lights on all outbuildings. The 23,000 gallon inground pool has a 8 molded in seats to relax in, a diving board, and a built in walk around ledge in the deep end which is a great safety feature. It's surrounded by a 2 tiered 70' concrete patio with room for entertaining.  There is a side lawn and landscaped pond in the fenced and gated pool area, while the rest of the yard is open to the water. The Main House This gorgeous house was built in 1999.  The front entrance has a 14' x 58' patio with 30' Portecochere. When you enter through the double doors into this home you will immediately be drawn to the impressive details of the Great Room. A solid wood vaulted ceiling lends the perfect touch for a relaxing retreat. 6 wall sconces lend soft ambient lighting. There are 2 skylights, 3 ceiling fans with lights, and 20 can lights that are zone switched for each area. It has a large wood burning marble front fireplace. There is over 40' of lighted decorative plant ledges with wired in surround sound speakers and outlets. The dining area has an oversized china cabinet and 7' table & 8 chairs in it now with room to extend the table and add leaves.  2 sets of French doors to the rear porch and provide a view of the river and pool. Most of the windows have vertical blinds, and some of the french doors have internal blinds that can be opened fully to enjoy the view, or closed for privacy. The 15' x 58' tiled porch extends the entire length of the house and is a great place to relax in the shade and enjoy the river breeze. The view is spectacular especially when the sun goes down. There are 5 ceiling fans, 7 ceiling lights and 4 wall lights. The rope lighting around the pool sets the party mood. I have seated 65 guests in this area and had room for more!! There is a phone jack, 2 cable hookups, and numerous outlets. The ADT Alarm System monitors all the doors & windows and can be programmed to monitor the pool area doors seperately. There are pull down stairs to access attic storage space. This home is very well insulated. Everything in the home is electric and the average bill is $160.  That includes household use, heat, air, washer, dryer, water heater, stove, fridge, dishwasher, well pump, water treatment system, pond, irrigation pump, pool pump & filter system that runs for 8 hours every day, and the garage/guest house electric. The kitchen opens to the great room & dining area and makes this the perfect gathering place for family and entertaining.  It has wood cabinets with custom hardware, black countertops, black stove/microwave hood combo, Maytag dishwasher, and side-by-side fridge with water and ice thru the door. There are 2 sinks, a large pantry, and 12' long dining/serving bar height counter that seats 5-6 people.   The huge open Master Suite has a 10' wood ceiling and french doors that lead to the river porch, pool, and pond area. There is a wood burning marble fireplace and a huge jacuzzi tub to play in.  Soak in the tub while watching the fire and a movie at the same time! There is a skylight, a remote operable ceiling fan/light and numerous can lights. It has a huge 7' x 10' walk-in closet that doubles as a panic room with a phone, alarm box, and a built in floor safe under the tile floor. The bathroom faucets are all chrome and gold. There is a 2 person sauna that has been plumbed and tiled but the steam unit has not been installed.  It can be finished or used for storage. There are 2 sinks in the marble tiled vanity. The seperate toilet area includes a toilet, bidet and phone. The tiled shower has 2 showerheads, handheld shower, seat and a window overlooking the river.  The wood ceiling gives the entire space a true spa feel. The 2nd bedroom/office has french doors leading to the back porch, a ceiling fan, 11' of lighted closet space with 2 sets of full size double doors, 10' ceiling, 16" tile floor, vertical blinds, 2 phone lines and cable.  The 3rd bedroom also has an 11' closet with 2 sets of double doors, a ceiling fan, 10' ceiling, phone, cable, and vertical blinds on both windows. The 2nd bathroom has an oversized jetted tub/shower, 2 pedestal sinks, large mirror, phone next to the toilet, 10' ceiling and a large linen closet. The laundry/utility room measures approx. 7' wide by 20' deep with a 10' ceiling and an entry door. It has 38' of shelving,10' of hanging rod, 10' of folding counter over base cabinets, washer, dryer, and laundry tub.  The water heater & furnace each have their own closets in this room. It has more than enough room to store cleaning supplies, serving pieces, partyware, luggage and just about whatever you can think of. 1/1 Guest House & Garage The 1/1 guest house is attached to the 2.5 car garage.  The bedroom has a dressing room with a large double cedar closet, a wall of open shelving, a built in cupboard, and a window air conditioner. A full bath with tub/shower, sink, toilet, and linen storage connects to the game room/kitchen and the bedroom.  Part of the garage was converted to a game room for a pool table and entertainment area. It has air conditioning, a sink cupboard, and attic storage. There are stove, fridge, washer, dryer, phone and cable hookups. There are 2 garage doors & a remote opener. They can be taken out for permanent living space, or just use it as a garage. I've been slowly remodeling the area but I have stopped because I don't know how the next owner will use it. It has loads of potential. Some of the furnishings in the home are also negotiable. This is just an overview of some of the fine features in this home.  There is not enough space here to list every detail of this beautiful waterfront home. For more information, pictures, or to make an offer to buy: Email: barbieswope@gmail.com Owner is responsible for listing and sale of this property.  It is being sold as is with right to inspect. All information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Some figures are approximate. Buyer is responsible for performing their own due diligence. On May-19-08 at 14:39:44 PDT, seller added the following information: Place a Bid!