WELCOME TO RIVER COUNTRY! Just hop on your boat from your own backyard while enjoying the ride through the man made canal and cruise the St. John's River, Lake George or visit the many other lakes and tributaries. Be inspired by the breezy watercolor hues of this Key West style canal-front home on 5.5+-acres. This PRIVATE WATERFRONT oasis on canal with direct access to the ST. JOHN'S RIVER features a large canal-front boat dock with screen enclosure and covered boat house with electric lift. You'll be impressed with the spacious wrap around porch, exterior brick accents, 2018 roof and lovely brick paver parking pad. The interior of the home boasts an open concept with towering windows in the main living room which brings the outside in. There are a number of elegant features to this home from the gracefully curved staircase, hardwood flooring, custom carpet and to the brand new stainless steel appliances. Imagine being focused and productive in the dedicated office space, relaxing by the wood burning fireplace in the great room or creating your favorite meal in the open concept kitchen dinette area. The main floor houses all living spaces, powder room plus OWNER'S SUITE. The main bedroom has it's own wood burning fireplace and french doors leading to the wrap around porch with views of the canal. Also, there are two large walk in closets, a large bathroom housing two sinks, expansive vanity, garden soaking tub and separate shower. The beautifully crafted stair case leads you to an open loft area overlooking the great room, the other two bedrooms and private bath featuring new custom carpeting. The surrounding grounds to the home are manicured and Florida friendly. The additional acreage presents a touch of old Florida with hardwoods, canal frontage and the possibilities of a single house development or privacy buffer. The Astor area has so much to offer and is considered one of the best keep secrets and a jewel community along the St. John's River. The canal the subject property sits on escorts you to the longest river in the state of Florida and is considered a sportsman paradise. The Astor community relies heavily on ecotourism and is a popular destination for fisherman, hunters and boaters. If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the GREAT OUTDOORS this place is perfectly positioned and within a short distance to the Ocala National Forest, Daytona and Orlando. It's a one of kind property!