ATTENTION all outdoor water sports enthusiasts! Check out this uniquely REMODELED (2015-2016), 2 BR/ 1 BA/ 1 Car Garage Cottage home w/ CANAL ACCESS to LAKE GRIFFIN on the HARRIS CHAIN of LAKES! These lakes are PARADISE FOR FISHERMEN & BOATERS! Local bass fishing tournaments are held in the area frequently. This cozy home can be your personal sanctuary OR a rental investment for accomodating traveling outdoor sports competitors. This MOVE-IN READY home exudes RUSTIC CHARM, has 1116 sf on a 0.23 acre lot, and has approximately 75’ of canal frontage w/ an aluminum SEA WALL. Location is a plus w/ a private neighborhood w/ no through traffic on a unique peninsula that juts into the lake! You are still close to all amenities, shopping, & airports (Leesburg ~12 mins, Orlando ~1 hour)! It has attractive CURB APPEAL w/ a CONCRETE BLOCK EXTERIOR (repaint 2023), ALUMINUM ROOF (2015), and a beautiful front door w/ 3/4 LENGTH insert of LEADED GLASS & matching SIDE LITES that allow plenty of NATURAL LIGHT. Step inside to experience the warm & relaxed ambiance. You will immediately notice the main living area which includes the KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, & LIVING ROOM w/ distinctive “distressed wood look” TILE FLOORING throughout the home in varying earth tone colors. Just off the Living Room, another door w/ a LEADED GLASS INSERT provides exterior access to a 10’ x 10’ SCREEN ENCLOSED PORCH with “broken terracotta tile” floor set in an artisanal pattern. This peaceful space - perfect for savoring your morning cup of mojo - provides fresh breezes from the waterfront, peek-a-boo views of Lake Griffin across the street AND glimpses of the majestic oaks w/ Spanish moss that line the canal. The large backyard could be your outdoor haven! Moving back inside, the kitchen features SHAKER CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, & SS APPLIANCES as highlights. Down the hallway, you will find the PRIMARY BEDROOM on the R side w/ a rustic door entry, updated ceiling fan, and a ductless mini-split heat pump for maximum temperature comfort. Across the hallway is the UPGRADED BATHROOM with a SLIDING 5 PANEL RUSTIC DOOR entry, single vanity/overmount sink, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, WALK-IN SHOWER w/ complete floor to ceiling TILE SURROUND, & FRAMELESS GLASS SHOWER. In the rear of the home, you will find Bedroom #2 w/ a hinged rustic door entry, upgraded ceiling fan, & a mini-split heat pump. Located off of BR #2 & behind another SLIDING 5 PANEL RUSTIC DOOR is the MUD ROOM / UTILITY ROOM. The WASHER & DRYER are housed here as well as the HWH (2015). There is an exterior access door in the rear which leads to the side yard & backyard, a large concrete patio, well pump house (shared w/ neighbor) & whole house KINETICO WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM (2018 w/ 10 year transferable warranty). Finally, the ONE CAR GARAGE (recognized as living space by public record) includes a motorized garage door opener, a side access door, a window for natural light, & a mini-split heat pump for temperature control. Unfortunately for the sports car enthusiasts, the gorgeous red Corvette in the photo does NOT CONVEY! Notable additional features include: 1) 3 ductless MINI-SPLIT UNITS installed (2023 w/ a 12-year transferable warranty), 2) NEW WINDOWS installed for ENERGY EFFICIENCY (2015), and 3) electrical & plumbing upgrades (2015). So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags, bring your boat, and invite your friends to make lifelong memories with FUN-FILLED adventures! Call TODAY for your private showing!