20840 Chestnut St Dunnellon, FL 34431

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Historic Dunnellon Home Near Rainbow River offers the rare opportunity to own a piece of Old Florida history while enjoying proximity to world-class springs & natural beauty: Built in the 1900's, this two-story residence exudes timeless character & old-world charm on a generous .43-acre lot, just moments from the crystal-clear waters of the renowned Rainbow River & the Withlacoochee River. This is a unique chance to preserve & personalize a historic four-bedroom home that welcomes you with authentic architectural details that celebrate it's rich heritage. Original hardwood floors flow throughout, telling stories of over a century of memories. Distinctive walls & shiplap ceilings add texture & period-authentic appeal, with 2 ornamental fireplaces serving as stunning focal points that capture the home's historic essence. The home welcomes you with columns and a covered front porch, you enter a large great room which reveals the historic charm of the home with the focal point being one of two ornamental fireplaces, walk thru the arch to the bright open kitchen, laundry area & access to the downstairs bathroom & bedroom. The homes bonus room is off of the other downstairs bedroom & walk in closet. The access to the covered back porch invites you to the privacy of the .43 acres that is fully fenced. The back yard host a carriage house with a cement slab, ideal location for a workshop, she shed etc. The upstairs host the other 2 bedrooms & full bathrm. The front bedroom houses the 2nd ornamental fireplace. Both bedrooms have well sized closets. The home has a new metal roof, some windows, HVAC has been added and maintained. The home is ideal for front porch rocking chairs, large back yard open for family/friends and 4-legged family to enjoy the outdoors. Wonderful location walk to antique shops, restaurants plus 1/2 mile from the public boat ramp with access to the Withlacoochee & Rainbow River, 1 mile to Blue Run Park with trails following both rivers' edges, the trail goes all the way to Tampa. The home is within 20 minutes to the World Equestrian Center & 30 minutes to Ocala. The Gulf of Mexico is 15 minutes' drive. Convenient to I-75/Veterans Highway leading to Orlando & Tampa areas. This home has over 100 years of memories made and is ready to add more memories. The home is in the Dunnellon Historic District, zoned Residential Business Office giving Buyers a unique opportunity. The City of Dunnellon, has limited grants for this district up to $5,000, call the City of Dunnellon's community development department for details. The home is being sold "AS IS" with a hundred plus years of being lived in and loved.