2250 river ridge road

Under contract-accepting backup offers. HUGE PRICE REDUCTION - DO NOT MISS OUT on this AMAZING WATERFRONT HOME ON THE HONTOON PENINSULA. Located near Beautiful Historic DeLand Florida on a Fresh Water Canal leading to the Famous ST Johns River. Just a short boat ride down the canal to the St Johns River which will allow you to travel back in time to simpler days. From this location one can run South to Lake Monroe and Historic Downtown Sanford or North to Astor, Lake George and the Natural Spring of Silver Glenn for a cool swim. Right around the corner is Hontoon Island State Park. Home was extensively remodeled and separate three car garage added in mid-1990's, all concrete block construction with two electric garage door openers, as well as good driveway space. Bring your Green Thumb to the beautiful Gardens throughout the grounds surrounding the home. Just off the Utility room is the Greenhouse so you can add your special touch to the yard. There is a quaint screened front porch as you walk into the front door. This home is a split plan with nice size bedrooms, the 2nd full bath has been remodeled and has some elegant features. This home features a lovely Living room with tile floors. The Formal dining room has French Doors which open to the fantastic Florida Room with tile floors and a Gas Franklin Fireplace for the chilly winter days. Enjoy the beautiful view from this Florida Room looking over the backyard, private and relaxing. The kitchen features a view through the Florida Room and into the lush backyard. There is a new dishwasher, gas cooktop & electric oven, microwave and a refrigerator with water & ice in the door. The Primary Bedroom and bath have ample closet space, two sinks and a walk-in shower. The awesome utility room is cooled with a wall unit air-conditioner. There is a mud sink, peg board on the walls, hot water heater, ceiling fan, and behind the green doors is storage as well as the water softener system. The home was updated with insulated windows. The shingle roof was replaced in 2018. Heat and air-conditioner replaced in 2017, and the water heater in August 2022. This location is only five minutes to the New Sun Rail Station with service to Orlando, less than an hour to Orlando area attractions, East Coast Beaches and International Airports. This home is equipped with a Generac Whole Home Generator ( Guardian 22kW ) run by two Propane tanks for a total of 500 gallons. The boat house, dock area is ready to be rebuilt as one would like. The property is Not in a Flood Zone, so no Flood Insurance is required.