22251 NW 75th Avenue RoadMicanopy, FL 32667Sale Price: $980,000

Be prepared to be amazed - experience old Florida at Casa Micanopy on a stunning 5.47 acre property with two full size homes and enriched with heritage Granddaddy live oaks, palms, fruit trees, ferns, and flowering shrubs - all straight out of the classic novel "A Land Remembered." This incredible vista, designed by landscape architect James Bowen, features walking paths and a rambling brook throughout, all highlighted by lighting. Besides the two homes, this remarkable property features a pool and spa with pavilion and summer kitchen, a stunning large re-circulating pond, and an outbuilding which could be a garage, workshop or small barn. The main residence, built in 1996, is a re-creation of an historic old Florida home complete with metal roof and fabulous porches. It features 2796 heated and cooled sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths, and two offices. The entire home has wood floors with a large formal dining room, and great room with wood burning fireplace. The owner's suite and one office with half bath are on the first floor along with large laundry room with 2 year old washer/dryer. 3 bedrooms and hall bath are on the second floor along with a second office The amazing cook's kitchen features vaulted ceiling, hand crafted cherry cabinets, granite counters, large island, high end SS appliances and breakfast nook. Straight out of a movie set is the wide wrap around back porch with stunning views of the property. The second one story home, built in 2008, has a metal roof and is down the path to the back of the property and features 2424 heated and cooled sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, an expansive great room/dining room combination, and large full kitchen with breakfast area. This home also features all bamboo wood floors, a lovely screen porch off the great room and a huge "Trek" deck off the living area overlooking the pond. Bridging the two homes is a free form pool and spa set into the lush landscaping creating an unbelievable private oasis, the perfect setting for peaceful meditation. Adjacent to the pool is a large pavilion complete with seating area, summer kitchen and outdoor shower. Completing the picture is the additional out building/garage/workshop and another picturesque structure which could function as a fashionable chicken coop, a popular activity hatching everywhere! This one of a kind property has endless possibilities. Formally used as a retreat center, the owner occupied the main residence and the second home was income producing for community events/meetings. Other potential scenarios could be rental income, or guest/in-law space for one of the homes. This unbelievable private retreat is only a short 18 minute drive to Shands and UF. Imagine the peace and tranquility of living on this amazing property.