1879 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL 34453

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,454 sqft

Property Description

Discover your private sanctuary on 1.61 acres—within the historic City of 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 where opportunities like this do not come on the market often. 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, a 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. Schedule your private tour today.

Listing Status:

Active

Listing Office:

Century 21 J.W.Morton R.E. : (352) 726-6668

MLS ID:

845950

Interior

• General: AtticBreakfast BarBathtubFireplaceGarden Tub/Roman TubJetted TubMain Level PrimaryPrimary SuiteOpen FloorplanPull Down Attic StairsStone CountersSplit BedroomsSeparate ShowerTub ShowerUpdated KitchenWalk-In Closet(s)Wood CabinetsWindow Treatments
• Appliances: Built-In OvenDryerDishwasherElectric CooktopDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorWater HeaterWasher
• Laundry: Laundry - Living AreaLaundry Tub
• Flooring: CarpetLaminateLuxury Vinyl PlankTile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Heat Pump
• Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplace

Exterior

• General: Blacktop DrivewayConcrete DrivewayRoom For PoolGazeboShed(s)StorageStudio/OfficeWorkshop
• Style: RanchOne Story
• Other Structures: GazeboShed(s)StorageStudio/OfficeWorkshop
• Pool: None
• Parking: AttachedConcreteDrivewayGarageGarage Door OpenerParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: AsphaltMetalShingle
• Windows: Stained GlassDouble HungDrapesLeaded Glass
• General: Stucco1Block

Location

• Road/Access: City Street
• Originating MLS: CITRUS_CITRUS
• County: Citrus

Lot

• Zoning: ULDLOT 1B: COM AT MOST N'LY COR OF LT 1 FLETCHER HEIGHTS PB 1 PG 41 SD PT BEING ON THE ARC OF A CURVE CONCAVED SW'LY HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 44DEG 38M 20S AND A RADIUS OF 539.76 FT TH SE'LY AL ARC OF SD CURVE AND AL E LN OF SD LT 1 212.06 FT TO POB (C HORD BEARING AND DISTANCE BETWEEN SD PTS BEING S 32DEG 28M 22S E 210.70 FT) TH CONT SE'LY AL ARC OF SD CURVE AND AL SD EL 208.47 FT TO PT OF TANG OF SD CURVE (CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE BETWEEN SD PTS BEING S 10DEG 09M 12S E 207.17 FT) TH S 00DEG 54M 40S W AL SD E LN 115.45 FT TO SE COR OF SD LT 1 TH N 88DEG 23M 50S W AL S LN OF SD LT 1 544.93 FT TH N 55DEG 08M 49S E 268.60 FT TH N 63DEG 40M 04S E 91.17 FT TH N 62DEG 04M 39S E 235.30 FT TO POB AS REC IN PB 14 PG 142 ---&--- LESS S 50 FT1687969
• Fencing: Split Rail

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: CITRUS_CITRUS

This listing courtesy of Century 21 J.W.Morton R.E.