696 W OCALA STREET
Umatilla, FL 32784

5 bedrooms and 3 baths total with a guest house for even more room for additional bedrooms! Take a look at the allure of this 1922 WATERFRONT property with more than 1.5 acres high and dry - on Lake Ella. This home boasts an impressive view of your private lake. Past the fountian and up the stairs onto the front porch, enter and be transported back in time. Large foyer with a gas log fireplace welcomes you. You will immediatly notice the original heart of pine floors, crown molding and tall ceilings. This is a very light and bright home with large, newer vinyl windows. A discreet hall to the left and you arrive in the entertainment room that would also make a great office. Large central room with french doors is being used solely as a formal dining room but could be a family room as well. The oversized kitchen has plenty of space to eat in. Island has a JennAir range, Stainless Refrigerator, Magic Chef wine refridgerator, new dishwasher and a microwave and will appeal to the chef and entertainer in you. Northern facing, airconditioned rear porch with sliding glass doors keeps things light and airy to the rear. 2 bedrooms complete the first story. Up the lovely staircase with decorated wood banister to the landing of the second floor with 3 bedrooms and a full bath. The master bedroom has a closet area that measures approx 9x8 and would make for a wonderful dressing parlor, new born baby room or convert to an additional bath? The front bedroom measures approx 25x10 and would be a wonderful bedroom for 2 siblings to share or make a suite with a nice sitting area. The tubs look historical but one is a deep soaking tub and the other has hydro-jets and both have showers. The property boasts approx 1.6 acres high and dry and the backyard has been planted with producing fruit trees of many varieties including starfruit, mango, mulberry, avacado, and chestnuts. Pick fruit off your trees and take a relaxing soak in the Fiberglass Hot-tub. Nested behind the house is a 1 bedroom / 1 bath guest house with a large eat-in kitchen and family room area or make into a studio / office. 40x24 metal building with 2 roll-up doors, concrete floor and electric provides space for your toys or a great workshop! 4 year old T-dock on the water so bring the pontoon, kayaks or other water toys. Lake Ella is very clean and clear, can see right to the bottom. ROOF March 2023. HotWaterHeater March 2023. Kitchen update 2008. A/C approx 6 years old. Windows approx 4 years old. Inside, Briggs & Straton 7500 Watt Transfer System to plug your generator into so don't worry about loosing your groceries during power outages!