OPPORTUNITY AWAITS at the "Riverdale Retreat" Sprawling Pool Estate with 2 ponds on private, fenced 14 serene acres! So many possibilities with this Gated single family home situated on the front 4 acres... with additional 10 acres as a Peaceful Equestrian Therapy retreat, Assisted Living Facility or Girls/Boys ranch, complete with 9 corrals for petting zoo at the entrance! Originally used as a Builder/Engineers personal residence built around the portico and pool, overlooking spring fed lake and paddocks, with separate entrance for an in-law suite or extended family quarters with Kitchen and common areas in the center of the home. Concrete block & stucco home with padded and blown insulation, dual pane windows and insulated walls for energy efficient utility bills. Enter the main house from covered arched entry with slate floor and double entry doors. Gleaming marble-look 20 x 20 porcelain tile floors on diagonal welcomes you to the Foyer. Parlor or Formal living room with smooth ceilings, just off foyer thru french doors, at front of the home, makes a great place to entertain guests, with powder room and Formal dining room adjoining, boasting crown molding and tray ceiling. Arched opening to Spacious great room boasting Travertine Columns and accented wood burning fireplace hearth with built in bookshelves. Cathedral wooden ceiling with wooden accent beams add to the Character and Charm of the main house. Kitchen has original beams, GRANITE counters and backsplash, curved center island breakfast bar with Travertine accents, pendant lighting and wood cabinets. Owners Retreat with Bath ensuite is at the rear of the home with door to the pool area. Home was extended to give more entertaining space to eat in kitchen and family room with french doors, opening to 1200 sf covered porch with wood look tile overlooking pool with water feature and pond in the distance. Large Utility room with Front load washer/dryer and sink just off kitchen. REC ROOM is huge with table tennis, pool and air hockey games off 3 car garage. Fenced play area off 3 bedroom ensuite with room to play basketball on the circular concrete drive. Fire pit with seating area across lawn from Garden and planting area. Shady walkway around the pond leads to your 1800 sf 5 stall Concrete Stable with concrete floors, tack room and water in each stall, nestled under the trees with arched views of the water. Chicken coop & small pen set up for sheep or goats. Relax in the Swing, under the trees, overlooking the pond! Canoe or Fish in your own spring fed pond with birdbaths & concrete benches to take in the views! Back 10 acres fenced and cross fenced, has a second man made pond at the rear. Property is one lot away from Withlacoochee River and borders Pasco and Hernando counties. Back right corner has potential separate address for extended family, caretaker or live in farmhand/stablehand to build or bring in manufactured home. Breathtaking Natural Florida Landscape with Majestic Oaks, sandy patches, Billowy cloud reflection in the Ponds, fish jumping, turtles sunning and egret prancing in this perfect escape from the hustle and bustle! Conveniently located on US Highway 98 between US 301 and SR 50 in Trilby with 1400 linear feet of Concrete wall ($100K) providing security and privacy. CALL TODAY!
