One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. On a private canal with direct water access to the Withlacoochee River and the vast reaches of Lake Panasoffkee, this 2023-built Craftsman delivers the space, craftsmanship, and lifestyle that buyers in this price range rarely find together. 3 bedrooms plus a dedicated home office and an oversized bonus loft, 2.5 baths, and 2,224 square feet of intentionally designed living give every member of the household room to spread out and settle in. The open-concept main floor flows from a chef-caliber kitchen - quartz countertops, shaker cabinetry, stainless appliances, tiled backsplash, and under-cabinet lighting - into a bright, spacious living area with a guest half bath conveniently nearby. LVP flooring runs throughout, paired with recessed lighting, 5-inch baseboards, and finishes that feel custom, not cookie-cutter. The primary suite earns its title: sliding porch access, a walk-in closet with built-ins, a private water closet, and a tiled walk-in shower. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms each feature walk-in closets and share a full bath - plus a dedicated home office and an oversized 346-square-foot bonus loft above the 2-car garage, ready to become a media room, playroom, gym, or whatever your household needs most. Outside, covered front and rear porches, a paver patio, and a vinyl privacy fence set the stage for entertaining and unwinding year-round. Your canal connects to the Withlacoochee River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico - putting fishing, kayaking, and weekend water adventures right at your doorstep. An attached 175-square-foot storage shed houses the well and a whole-home water filtration system. Built on a mono slab and stem wall foundation with spray foam insulation and board-and-batten vinyl siding - engineered right from the start. Minutes to SR 44, The Villages, and Citrus County dining and shopping.