1879 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL 34453

A rare find inside Inverness city limits: 1.61 private acres, a custom-built home, multiple outbuildings, and no HOA—all directly across from a 290-acre park. Discover your private sanctuary within the historic City of Inverness—close to everything, yet tucked away in a peaceful setting. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2,454 SF home with an attached 2-car garage is located in Fletcher Heights, a quiet, non-HOA neighborhood. Directly across the street sits Whispering Pines Park, featuring miles of walking and biking trails, sports courts, playgrounds, a splash pad, swimming pool, and shaded picnic areas. You’re also just minutes from the Withlacoochee State Trail, local shops, restaurants, and medical facilities—offering the perfect blend of privacy and in-town convenience. A spacious mudroom opens to the foyer and large open-concept living and dining area anchored by a stone-faced fireplace. The expansive kitchen includes abundant cabinetry and counter space, a center island with cooktop, built-in oven and microwave, and a breakfast bar—ideal for cooking, entertaining, and everyday living. The split-bedroom layout features oversized secondary bedrooms and a primary suite with a walk-in closet, jetted garden tub, and separate shower. A window-lined under-air rear porch overlooks the scenic, tree-lined property, offering an inviting space to relax year-round. Outside, a 520 SF detached climate-controlled flex building provides exceptional versatility—perfect as a workshop, studio, hobby space, home office, or potential in-law or guest suite. Additional improvements include a screened gazebo, barbecue/fire pit area, two storage sheds, and a bird aviary, giving you space to create, work, store, or simply unwind. Recent updates include a new roof on the main house (2018), new metal roof on the flex building (2019), upgraded electrical panel (2019), high-efficiency heat pump water heater (2021), and updated windows (2010). With acreage, functionality, and a prime location, this move-in-ready property offers the ideal balance of privacy, convenience, and small-town living—right in the heart of Inverness. Schedule your private tour today.