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Inverness,FL 34453
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,454 sqft
Price per Sqft $187
Subdivision Fletcher Heights
MLS Listing ID 845950
Style Ranch,One Story
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1983
Annual Tax Amount $2,129
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1.610 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Discover your private sanctuary on 1.61 acres of lush, park-like grounds—just minutes from historic downtown Inverness and its many amenities. This custom-built 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2,454 SF home with an attached 2-car garage is nestled in Fletcher Heights, a peaceful, non-HOA neighborhood known for its spacious custom homes and oversized lots. Located directly across from the 290-acre Whispering Pines Park, where you'll enjoy walking and biking trails, sports courts, playgrounds, a splash pad, pool, and shaded picnic areas. You're also just minutes from the Withlacoochee State Trail, local shops, restaurants, and medical facilities—offering the perfect blend of peaceful country living with in-town convenience. Step inside to a large mudroom that leads into the foyer and opens to a spacious, open-concept living and dining area. A stone-faced fireplace serves as a cozy focal point, ideal for gathering with family and friends. The adjacent expansive kitchen features plentiful cabinet and counter space, a center island with cooktop, built-in oven and microwave, and a breakfast bar—perfect amenities for the home chef. The split-bedroom layout offers oversized bedrooms with ample closet space. The primary bedroom includes a generous walk-in closet, a luxurious en suite bath with jetted garden tub and separate shower. At the rear of the home, an under-air enclosed porch with numerous windows overlooks the scenic backyard, offering the perfect space to relax and enjoy the view. Outside, you'll find a 520 SF detached, climate-controlled workshop with a built-in office—perfect for hobbies, storage, a potential in-law suite, or a home-based business. Additional features include a screened gazebo, a barbecue/fire pit area, two storage sheds, and a bird aviary. This home offers the perfect blend of spacious interiors, functional outbuildings, and natural beauty—all just minutes from Inverness's charming downtown and abundant outdoor recreation. Recent updates include; new roof on the main house (2018), new metal roof on the workshop (2019), new electrical service panel (2019), new high-efficiency heat pump water heater (2021), and new windows (2010). Tucked away in a peaceful setting—yet just minutes from everything—this move-in-ready home offers the ideal balance of seclusion, natural beauty, and small-town living.
Location
State FL
County Citrus
Area 07
Zoning ULD
Interior
Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet,Laminate,Luxury Vinyl Plank,Tile
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Laundry Laundry - Living Area,Laundry Tub
Exterior
Exterior Feature Blacktop Driveway,Concrete Driveway,Room For Pool
Parking Features Attached,Concrete,Driveway,Garage,Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Fence Split Rail
Pool None
Roof Type Asphalt,Metal,Shingle
Building
Lot Description Acreage,Rolling Slope,Trees
Foundation Block
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Pleasant Grove Elementary
Middle Schools Inverness Middle
High Schools Citrus High
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Special Listing Condition Standard
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