Acreage, no HOA, no through traffic, extensive updates, and room for animalsthis is not just the Florida homestead youve been searching for, but a historic Citrus County property held by the same family for over 50 years. This custom built 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style home sits on a fully fenced and gated 3.03 acres (three adjoining 1.01 acre lots) and backs up to 45 acres in the desirable DeRosa Village community just north of downtown Crystal River, home to world renowned Three Sisters Springs and Kings Bay. The split plan home features an open concept living and dining area with a vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, and a striking natural stone fireplace. Travertine flooring accents the entry, kitchen, and dining areas, while multiple skylights enhance natural light throughout. The kitchen offers custom imported hardwood cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a gas oven range with custom exhaust hood, supplied by an on site 100 gallon propane tank. Hardwood cabinetry and granite continue into the dining area with a built in bar and wine rack. The adjacent family room showcases hardwood floors and windows overlooking the landscaped grounds. The primary suite includes a walk in closet and private bath with custom vanity, granite counters, and a large arched walk in shower with seat and a ceiling mounted rain shower head. Two secondary bedrooms share a well appointed bath with custom cabinetry, granite, travertine, and built in shower shelving. Adjoining the living room is a 462 sq ft finished flex space and utility room that offers versatility as an office, hobby room, gym, or bonus space. Infrastructure highlights include a 26kW Generac whole house generator (2025) supplied by an in ground 500 gallon propane tank with wireless fuel monitoring, a hardwired security system, custom metal security doors, and 3M safety and security window film installed on all windows and skylights. Outbuildings include a 20 x 40 steel accessory building with concrete floor, electric service, and two 16 x 10 pull through garage doors, plus a 12 x 16 barn style shed with double lofts. The grounds have been lovingly developed and cultivated over four decades, featuring productive gardens, fruit trees, vines, and tropical plantings, supported by fenced grow areas, a multi section chicken coop, garden sheds and dedicated workspaces. Irrigation is managed by a four zone Rain Bird system with automatic timer, drip line irrigation with digital timers, and multiple water spigots. Major updates include the whole house generator (2025), new septic drain field (2022), garage to flex space conversion (2022), new roof (2021), and new HVAC (2021). The home, accessory building, and barn shed are located in preferred Flood Zone X, where no flood insurance is required. Conveniently located just minutes from the future Citrus Avenue exit of the Suncoast Expressway (est. completion Q4 2026Q4 2027), once completed this will enable enhanced access to the Tampa Bay metro. Showings by appointment only.