Crystal River

Connemara Ranch
Private Acreage with two Luxury Homes

James M Sleighter
(877) 795-5004

Residential Listings - Basic Features
List Price:	$2,200,000				5912 Moccasin Slough Road Inverness 34450
Status:	Active	Size:	135 Acres
Screened Pool:	Yes	Heating and Cooling:	Central	Basement:	Yes
Remodeled:	Yes July 2002	Horses:	Allowed	Accessibility:	Excellent

Feature Details
School Zone:	Inverness Florida	Vaulted Ceiling:	Yes	Central Vac:	Yes
Guest House:	Yes	Well Water:	2 Independent water systems	Lakes:	Yes - Private

Additional Information

“Connemara” is a 135 acre environmentally protected “Private Gated Community”. Located in Inverness, Florida, on a peninsula bordered by the “Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes” and the “Flying Eagle Wildlife Management Area” (owned and maintained by the State of Florida) the Estate provides privacy and seclusion --- it’s borders are protected from building encroachment of any kind so only the six home sites are available! Connemara Estates an ideal corporate retreat or retirement investment. Inverness airport is less than four miles distance. Runway #19, recently funded, is to be lengthened from 3700’ to 5,000’, making it suitable for business jets. Also, near completion, the “Suncoast Parkway” will provide a direct non-stop highway link to the Tampa Bay area. Citrus County is projected to be one of Florida’s fastest growing Counties in the next decade.

LOCATION: Inverness, Florida is located in West Central Florida, 18 miles west of Interstate #75, exit #66 (Hwy #44). From “Connemara Estates” it is 60 miles east, via the Florida Turnpike, to Orlando International Airport and Disney World; 60 miles south, via Interstate #75, to Tampa International Airport and Busch Gardens; 30 miles north to the famous horse farm area of Ocala and 20 miles west to Crystal River via the “Gulf to Lake” thruway. Downtown Inverness is less than 10 minutes, via an excellent and scenic tree lined road; Citrus County’s historic courthouse; three major shopping centers; a hospital with outstanding medical services and several golf and Country Clubs.
Connemara Estates is bounded for ½ mile on the south by Moccasin Slough Road and the residential area of “Bay Meadows”. Bounded on the north, west and east (except for a small portion of the “Bigelow Ranch” and “Hick’s Grove”) by the “Flying Eagle Ranch”, owned by the State of Florida and conserved as a natural preserve maintaining the Natural, Unspoiled habitat. Moccasin Slough, part of the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes, borders the north property line and it is approximately one mile across this body to the nearest habitation.

IMPROVMENTS: Connemara Estates has one home site ready for immediate occupancy. Built in the late 80’s and totally remodeled in July 2002 and consisting of a 9664 Sq.’ Main house with 2100 Sq.’ charming guest house. The home’s set the standard for the remaining five lots. Truly unique with all the amenities expected in a home site of this magnitude.

EXTERIOR: The main residence is 26’ X 80', with second story 26' X 30'. 6' roof overhangs on the north and south sides. North side also has a 4 - ½’ x 80' cedar balcony overlooking the garage court accessed from the study. South side has 10’X 30’balcony overlooking the pool and arboretum. All brand new Charcoal metal roof, New gutters, Landscaping and Painting make the exterior of this house as good as new.
FIRST FLOOR: Great room, kitchen, den, foyer, guest room/bath, guest suite/kitchenette, and bath/Jacuzzi room.
GREAT ROOM: 18' x 24' vaulted ceiling (8' x 17' in height), with a 12' x 16' window wall on the north and a 10' sliding glass door to the pool area on the south. West wall features a 12' wide Zyrian stone fireplace, extending floor to ceiling, with glass doors and electric air circulators. Fireplace has an inset area (5' x 4') for display of trophies, coat of arms. A balustrade staircase ascends along the window wall to the loft/library above. Electric operators from floor level remotely control two of the top-most windows and there are two stereo speakers cleverly concealed in the ceiling. New carpeting, painting and light fixtures.
KITCHEN: 10' x 17'. Deluxe hardwood cabinets throughout; remodeling included new Stainless Steel GE Profile appliances, countertops, flooring, paint, breakfast bar with a second bar to foyer and pass-through server to pool area. Tile f
DEN: 13' x 16', with bar to kitchen and staircase to basement level. Wood floors and new French doors to parking area, new computer and entertainment center.
DINING ROOM: 13' x 17', with 10' arch to great room.
GUEST BEDROOM: A functional 13' x 13', with 5' x 10' connecting bath and 10' sliding glass doors to pool area.
GUEST SUITE: 12' x 18', with outside private entrance and entrance to bath/Jacuzzi as well as connecting bath. Kitchenette, 6 ½' x 13' with Mica cabinets and new appliances, double sink and vinyl floor.
JACUZZI and BATH: 12' x 13'. Large Jacuzzi and shower open to pool area. Acrylic wall murals (floor to ceiling) by noted Palm Beach artist, Barbara Patton Lawrence. New cabinets, tops and plumbing.

SECOND FLOOR

LIBRARY/STUDY: 11' x 17'. Loft area overlooking the great room. An ideal home office. Private phone line and computer hook-up. Incorporated in this area is also an insulated gun cabinet with appropriate locks. There is also a 4-1/2' covered balcony on north side, reached via a French door, overlooking the garage/court/wooded area. Pair of French doors lead to the master bedroom. New carpet and paint.
MASTER BEDROOM: 14' x 17'. Master bedroom is spacious, with an 11' x 11' master bath and an 8' x 13' closet/dressing area.

MAIN HOUSE AREAS
First floor 26' x 80' 2080
Second floor 26' x 30' 780
Master BD balcony 10' x 30' 300
Basement/Garage 26' x 80 2080
Screen room 12' x 37' 444
Roofed areas balcony, south 6' x 50' 300
Roofed areas, balcony, north 6' x 80' 480

TOTAL LIVING AND ROOFED AREAS 6464

Pool Area screened To include second story balcony. 40' x 80’ 3200

TOTAL OF ALL AREAS 9664

GENERAL FEATURES
POOL AREA and ARBORETUM: Heated pool, 20' x 40', depth 4' to 9', 25,000-gallon free form. Pool has 14' overhead clearance. Pool equipped with new Mar cite, decking, pump and automatic Barracuda cleaning system. There is an automatic water sprinkler system for arboretum.
CENTRAL VACUUM unit is located in mechanical room and available in all areas of the house.
AIR CONDITIONING: House has large overhangs, awning windows and double strength, tinted, plate glass in picture window areas; has very large, net opening sliding glass doors, providing for maximum air-flow, precluding the necessity of full-time air conditioning during a good portion of the year. The central air conditioning comprises 4 distinct zones.
TV SYSTEMS: Satellite transmission dish/system and a roof mounted conventional TV antenna providing approximately 20 channels from Tampa/St. Pete, Orlando, Gainesville, etc.
BASEMENT FEATURES: Earth sheltered basement/garage, with 12" thick retaining walls. 26' x 80'. Incorporates a 25' x 47' four-car garage, 8' x 15' mechanical room, 15' x 16' workshop with floor drains, half bath, and laundry area. Easily converted to 4th bedroom or apartment, domestic help quarters, complete with private entrance.
TWO INDEPENDENT WATER SYSTEMS: Two independent wells, pumps and storage tanks in mechanical room. Excellent water. No need for any type filters, chemicals, etc. Garage and shop wired for 220 volts and plumbed for compressed air service. Four excellent water wells on property.
EMERGENCY FEATURES: House is wired for auxiliary (stand by) power generator, a very desirable feature in time of any power outages.

Guest House
A spacious delightful home with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 car garage (2100 total S/F). Same neat, trim and excellent construction as main house. Central air conditioning; hot water heater with energy conserving unit; double garage; vaulted ceiling in living room; very nice kitchen with new electric range; microwave; frost-free refrigerator; and Mica cabinets.
The kitchen’s corner windows catch the morning sun, starting the day bright and cheerfully. Off the kitchen, the roof-over sun porch, with a decorative ceramic tile floor, is a delight. Facing south/east, it captures the prevailing breezes while providing a view of majestic oaks, a formal garden and rolling pastureland. The view extends to young pines, which lines the water’s edge of a lake.

LAND FEATURES: Undulating terrain, from lake level to 55' above M.S.L. Thousands of good-sized oak, hickory and pine trees. Main house and guest house, high and dry, are nestled among Hugh oak and hickory trees. Property includes freshwater marshes, lakes, Natural wood land and pastures galore.

HUNTING. By owner invitation only. A limited amount of hunting has been conducted annually. Game harvested includes deer, wild turkeys, quail, wild Florida pigs, rabbits, squirrels and various waterfowl.

With terms available to qualified buyer.
Showings by appointment only please.