$359,900
About this home
NEW PRICE on this tucked-away residence on 2.5+/- wooded acres, offering a rare blend of privacy, character, and creative potential. Surrounded by nature, the 3-bedroom, 2-bath block home is thoughtfully designed to blend seamlessly with its serene setting while providing a compelling foundation for refined customization. A dramatic spiral staircase serves as a sculptural focal point, ascending to a light-filled 3rd bedroom wrapped in rich cedar wood walls and large windows offering picturesque views. Throughout the home, cedar wood ceilings add warmth and continuity, complemented by brand-new carpeting, while a striking stone fireplace anchors the main living space. Multiple sliding glass doors extend the interiors outward to patios and nature's tranquil views, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining opportunities. The primary suite functions as a private sanctuary, complete with its own bath and direct patio access. The unfinished patio and elevated entertaining area present an exceptional opportunity to enhance further and personalize the outdoor living experience. The grounds reinforce the home’s retreat-like atmosphere, featuring a koi pond with a charming bridge, a fire pit, winding walking trails, including a concrete slab ideal for a future garage or workshop, along with a separate 10x20 storage building. Secluded, distinctive, and rich with potential, this one-of-a-kind property is ideal for those seeking a private woodland escape with the flexibility to craft a truly customized lifestyle. Perfectly balancing privacy with accessibility, it is conveniently located near I-75, U.S. Hwy 301, and State Road 50, offering a manageable commute to Ocala, Tampa, and Orlando. Just minutes from the Webster Flea Market, Sumter County Fairgrounds, and local shopping and dining. Outdoor recreation abounds with nearby lakes, nature trails, and the Withlacoochee State Forest. Enjoy the best of Florida living with Gulf Coast beaches and natural springs, approximately 45 minutes to one hour away. A rare offering where privacy, natural beauty, and architectural distinction converge is best appreciated through a private showing.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRG5106705
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- ROYAL OAKS RETREATS
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 221
- On market date
- January 16, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 2.5 acres
Location
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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 722
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.0:1
- District
- SUMTER
- Enrollment
- 827
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
- District
- SUMTER
- Enrollment
- 991
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
- District
- SUMTER
Walkability
Blended score for WEBSTER's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 1, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.