EXPANSIVE AND ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY ON 2.5 ACRES WITH DETACHED COTTAGE AND BREATHTAKING VIEWS. Built and meticulously maintained by its original owner, this extraordinary home offers a blend of spaciousness and charm. The main house features 3 bedrooms, 3 fully renovated bathrooms, and a variety of separate living areas, including a large library/den, two generous family/living rooms, and a third bedroom that serves as a versatile media room. Perched on a hillside, the home captures stunning panoramic views from multiple rooms, where large windows flood the space with natural light and frame picturesque scenes of rolling hills, a lake, and agricultural land. Crafted with quality and attention to detail, the home boasts beautiful exposed wishbone cedar beams, skylights in the main living area, a durable standing seam metal roof, 4-inch barrier insulation, and well-insulated exterior walls. Additional features include a spacious 11x11 laundry room with ample storage, a 9x10 pantry, an office adjoining the second master bedroom, and an indoor 10x30 air-conditioned workshop. The home also offers two staircases providing access to either side of the upper level, a lower-level office, and multiple storage rooms. The open-concept main floor connects the living room, dining area, and updated kitchen, which is equipped with modern amenities. The oversized 23x32 garage includes two separate doors with dedicated openers and an additional workshop space. For those seeking flexibility, the property includes a fully self-contained detached cottage. This 952 sq. ft. guest home features one bedroom, one bath, a full kitchen, living room, laundry/pantry/storage room, and newer central heating and air—perfect for guests, extended family, or rental income. The property is packed with practical features, including a 22kW whole-home generator with a 500-gallon propane tank, a dedicated building housing the deep well and filtration systems, removable hurricane panels with their own storage closet, and two outdoor storage sheds. While the home offers a serene countryside atmosphere, it’s conveniently located just a short drive from restaurants, grocery stores, and medical facilities. Offering some of the most spectacular views in central Florida, this well-maintained and thoughtfully designed property is now available for immediate purchase. Additional 14.5 +/- acre adjoining separate parcel also available at additional cost. The parcel id is 27-28-23-000000-043020.