Paradise Found! One of the best kept secrets in Florida is tucked away between Crystal River and Homosassa, surrounded by St. Martin's Aquatic Preserve, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and the Gulf, and known as the Ozello Keys. Welcome to the ultimate boater, fisherman and nature-lover's wonderland. This quality-construction, contemporary 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath home with premium upgrades sits on a beautifully landscaped half acre that has over 200' of waterfront on two sides with a boat ramp, 2 stationary docks and a floating ride-on boat dock! Built with a metal roof, on solid concrete walls and steel reinforced pilings, protected with a huge wrap-around deck, covered with extended soffit and PGT impact sliders, the fortress upstairs didn't sustain any damage during last year's hurricanes. Open floor plan with cathedral ceiling, stunning architectural details and wide open water views. Custom kitchen and bathroom cabinets and woodwork throughout, granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances like Thermador Professional gas range with grill, pot-filler faucet over the range, 2 separate kitchen sinks and a breakfast bar. Hand-painted Paul Brent tiles in the kitchen and bathroom. Two master bedrooms open onto the expansive deck, and the newer master suite (part of the major 2005 renovations) has a sitting area, wet-bar and a bathroom with a large open shower with 6 showerheads and a sauna! Enormous screened-in patio downstairs, a 2-car garage and a 2-car carport. And an elevator! In the garage are built-in cabinets, workbench, small bathroom, she-shed and plenty of storage space. The public school buses run through Ozello! Recent upgrades: rain gutter (2020) PGT impact sliders (2021) jacuzzi (2021) elevator (2022) underground irrigation system (2022) new HVAC (2023) new hot water heater (2023). Endless outdoor activities, dining at the islands' 3 restaurants and just a 10-15 minute drive to the mainland. This is the essence of Florida coastal living, with daily views that will inspire.
