47838 BEAR RD Altoona, FL 32702

ATTENTION CASH BUYERS!!! Awesome Affordable Handyman Special in Outstanding Ocala National Forest location!! Just 10 minutes from the famous crystal clear PADI diving destination of Alexander Springs offering canoeing on sparkling 6+ mile Alexander Run! Visibility in these 72 degree year-round springs is an average of 91-100 feet deep in a pool area of approximately 300 feet across. Lounge in the sun on the sandy beach, or enjoy swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, picnicking and hiking with a lovely campground nearby. Put your design and construction skills to good use and create the perfect home or vacation, hunter's, hiker's or birdwatchers retreat in this beautiful National Treasure. There is a spacious location for your boat, camper or RV parking right on the property, and NO HOA! The spacious 2-story outbuilding could potentially be converted to a bunkhouse or guest apartment, or the downstairs rec room area may work to create a small stable for your horse. You are literally surrounded with riding and hiking trails. Work on special projects in the downstairs enclosed workshop. There is plenty of space for a game room or storage, and a large room for multiple uses upstairs. A small block building on the property provides hookups for a washer and dryer. This home is tucked away on a dead-end road that backs up to Forest woodlands and offers serenity & privacy. The perimeter is fenced and the double lot provides plenty of space for family and friends to get together for gatherings and BBQ's. The Living/Dining Room combination has 2 6' sliding glass doors that invite nature indoors and lead out to the backyard which overlooks and join Forest lands. The owner's suite has it's own entrance and has a large dressing room/closet area and a built in shower in the bath. The Kitchen and hall bath have had some upgrades. There are some nice features including formal dining room China Cabinet built-ins with lots of storage and glass shelving, a wide, foyer-style entry at Kitchen and large pantry closet. Home has Large Master BR Suite with two closets, dressing area and private bath. The yard is beautiful with vegetation that provide privacy and open space to add a garden or deck. There are many wheelchair accessible features including ramps, wide hallways and open bath. There is a detached block Laundry/Well house building and perimeter chain link fencing. There is an additional metal shed for lawn care equipment storage behind the barn. Don't miss your opportunity to pick up one of the last affordable dwellings in this red hot real estate market. Many of the local residents in this area have spent the bulk of their lives here enjoying the quiet serenity of this tropical Florida oasis! Nearby Altoona provides some unique crossroads shopping and a brand new Dollar General store. Charming Umatilla - known as the "Gateway to the Ocala National Forest" is just a 10 minute drive and provides shopping, dining, lovely parks, boat ramps and recreational options. Hurry and come take a look and bring your imagination and creative ideas for transforming this property into the perfect retreat!