$1,500,000

About this home

Tucket away from the Hustle and bustle is mother nature’s divine property on the Withlacoochee River. If privacy is important this 3-parcel compound at just over 5 acres won’t disappoint. Electronic gate at front entry precedes the 405 ft concrete driveway. The sturdy Victorian style home is built with bricks, concrete blocks, keystone accents and gargoyles. The craftsmanship is remarkable at every turn. From the staircase Volute on the 2nd floor, spindles and banister step back to view the complete balustrade an architectural masterpiece showcasing the mezzanine on the 3rd floor, the turret and the parlor. Detailed wood accents and glossy red oak flooring create a richness' and warmth simultaneously combining elegance and comfort. The turret is a signature feature of architecture. On the 3rd floor there is a catwalk that leads to the entrance of the attic. Need a large garage, workshop and extra storage space? How does 2,075 sq ft sound? In addition, there is a 289 sq ft utility room and another 324 sq ft utility room located on 1st floor. Prevalent storage space is also found in the kitchen beginning with the walk-in pantry. Handcrafted cherry wood cabinets and drawers built by Schrock; includes a built-in wine rack, hinged spice rack, a bread box and two lazy Susanne’s providing plenty of room for seasonal dishes and décor. Plenty of counter space for food prep and many electric outlets, most of which are 2 ft apart. A 6-burner Jen Air stove and griddle is great for the holidays, and the built-in double oven is quite useful. The living room and kitchen have a uniquely designed tray ceiling that has abundant lighting. Sliding glass opens out to the screened balcony where there is plenty of room for outdoor furniture. The Parlor/Bonus room is another magnificent space that provides two storage closets. The primary bedroom is astounding. This room totals more than 400 sq ft and easily accommodates large pieces of furniture with room for a sitting area or a crib. Plenty of recessed lights in the room create degrees of ambience. The ensuite has two walk-in closets, a linen closet, large shower with two shower heads, a jet soaking tub and bidet. Second bedroom on 2nd floor has a walk-in closet with upgraded wood shelving. The Den is located near the indoor laundry room with sink and built-in ironing board. Large 556 sq ft bonus room on 1st floor is air conditioned and features red oak flooring. Construction on the 1st floor is 8” concrete block covered with 4” brick. The 2ND floor was built with 2x6’s, 16” on center covered with ½” plywood, felt and 4” bricks. Insulation used was R19, air conditioning ducts are metal. Anderson double pane windows and doors installed throughout. The baseboard was custom designed and milled. Roof is made of galvalume metal shingles with ring shank nails. Home comes with water softener and water filtration system. 2 balconies keep you connected with the outdoors. One balcony overlooks front lawn. Balcony is 289 sq ft and wraps around part of the side of home. 2nd balcony at 324 sq ft overlooks backyard. Property is being sold with 2 other parcels R04-123-21-1090-00H0-0090 & R04-123-21-1090-00H0-0070. All 3 combined lots are zone AR2 which could accommodate up to 5 horses. The vacant lots are buildable with assigned addresses. There are 3 wells which include the well house on main lot. This one-of-a-kind custom-built home in Ridge Manor is close to I-75. 1 HR To TIA, 1 HR to MCO and 1 1/4 HRS from OCF.

Highlights

Property details

MLS

Stellar MLS

MLS #

MFRW7890176

Property type

Single Family Residence

Subdivision

RIVER HEIGHTS ESTATE

Status

Active

Days on market

11

On market date

October 9, 2026

Stories

N/A

Total bathrooms

2

Garage spaces

N/A

Parking spaces

N/A

Lot size

1.88 acres

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.