6650 W Richard Dr, Weeki Wachee, FL 34607

Rare opportunity to live in paradise on the crystal clear main Weeki Wachee Spring River across from the Preserve with the mermaids & manatees in a custom built home. Original Owners! Here’s the diamond in the rough you’ve been waiting for! There are two separate living areas on this waterfront property. The main home is 1800 ft.² The detached above garage apartment/ studio/ mother-in law suite is 820 ft.² This pristine recently built (2012/2016) well maintained block home sits on an extra large 50’ x 185’ deep lot directly on the crystal clear Weeki Wachee Springs in sunny Florida just 1 hour North of Tampa. Close to many local attractions, Rogers Park, Pine Island , Hernando Beach, shopping, & numerous local & chain restaurants, Approx 7.5 miles to Oak Hill Hospital. Close by the Heather Golf and Country Club This is a casual neighborhood that can be peaceful, exciting, entertaining & fun. You’ll love swimming with the manatees, kayaking, SUP, tubing, snorkeling & people watching from your own back yard ! Enjoy the convenience of tying up your boat at your own private dock. Then stepping outside & enjoying it any day you’d like without the hassle. Enjoy the Best of both worlds. It’s a short 5 mile (mol) paddle to the head spring. Only 2 miles (mol) boat ride to the Gulf of Mexico. This well designed main home boasts 10’ ceilings with Tray ceiling in the great room. There is crown molding, Security alarm, Outdoor alarm video system including The Ring. Master en suite has a jetted tub & shower. Bedroom has dual walk in closets. You’ll love cooking & baking in your spacious open kitchen, with all wood cabinets, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances including a new refrigerator & 4 yr new flat smooth top convection Range & regular oven combo. Porcelain Tile floor though out, comfortable carpet in bedrooms. Ceiling fans in all rooms, fenced in back yard, 500 sq ft dock. The exterior walls are concrete block with concrete fill. Full double pane hurricane windows overlooking the main river and preserve. Enjoy waking up to the quiet blissful sounds of birds chirping in the morning as you sip your Coffee and watch the Mullet jump in the river. Relax in your large screened room with ceiling fans while reading a book, sipping on wine or doing your daily stretch surrounded by Mother Nature! Enjoy your backyard oasis with the complete impressive new outdoor kitchen with stainless steel Blaze appliances, granite countertops, a new outdoor 55” retractable smart TV, a new 10’ x 8’ awning for added shade and a new outdoor wood burning fireplace.