This delightful three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is nestled on over 5 acres of gorgeous, secluded, forested acreage just outside downtown Myakka City. As you pass through the front gates up to the circular drive, you'll notice the serenity and calm of the property, and you could even see a wild turkey or a grazing deer along the way. The white picket fence strewn with brilliant, colorful flowers around the front walk is both welcoming and visually appealing. Your attention will be pulled to the exquisite gas stone fireplace, cozy living room nook, and distinctive spiral staircase as soon as you enter the front foyer. With the room’s lovely, high, tin tiled ceiling and perfectly placed accent lighting, it’s a perfect place to enjoy a great book while sipping a cup of tea and snuggling under a warm blanket on those cold winter evenings. Stainless steel appliances, Quartz countertops, soft-close cabinets with pullout drawers, under cabinet lighting, vinyl tiled backsplash, hidden spice rack and a rustic wooden baker's rack are all included in the kitchen. The formal dining room has a huge China cabinet and a smaller rustic cabinet that will hold all your fine serving items, as well as an antique ice box and table that can accommodate a party of six. The rear wall has enough shelves and accent lighting for you to proudly display your cherished mementos or family heirlooms.

The main level also has a nice daily eating area and, if desired, an ideal office location from which to work from home. The master bedroom is on the first level and has a distinctive roofing metal ceiling with ceiling fan, plenty of cabinetry, under bed storage and ample closet space. The second and third bedrooms are on the second level, giving all inhabitants extra solitude. Ceiling fans, rustic barn doors on closets, engineered wood flooring, under bed storage, and bright, inviting hues are all included. The bathrooms, which are furnished in a nautical style, are placed outside each bedroom.

Back downstairs, there is a concrete patio with ample space for outdoor seating and a movable egg-washing/fish filet station. On the front side of the patio, there is an oversized garage/barn with adjacent covered carport with plenty of room to house any vehicle or toy of your choice as well as sufficient room for tools and ample storage room in the loft area. On the side of the garage there is a chicken coop which is home to 1 rooster and 7 hens, providing ample eggs for breakfast each morning. They are available to transfer to the new owner or will be removed prior to closing if desired. Additional Features to Note: High Impact, Low-E Glass Windows throughout (solar protected) (2016/2017) w/1-year transferable warranty to new owner, galvanized aluminum metal roof. Troy Bilt 5550-watt portable gas generator, new lanai screens (2023), new septic lift station pump (2022), most recent pump out and water testing (2022-after Hurricane Ian), and a new water conditioning system (2021).

The grounds around this property provide plenty of room for your two and four-legged family members, as well as a variety of fresh fruit, native plants, and bright flowers. In the evening, relax beneath the canopy of mature oak trees and enjoy peaceful twilight hours and stunning views of the sunset and star-painted evening sky. This home is a rare find and must be seen! There are no HOA restrictions, fees, or CDDs. Turnkey and as-is sale with right to examine. Motivated Seller!