13525 PALM DRIVE, Astatula, FL

Virtually Staged. **RARE WATERFRONT ESTATE | Harris Chain of Lakes l 18.5 ACRES | 400 FT CANAL FRONTAGE | CLIMATE-CONTROLLED 2,400 SQ FT OUTBUILDING** Discover a truly unique waterfront estate offering **18.5 private acres, approximately 400 feet of canal frontage, and direct access to Little Lake Harris and the Harris Chain of Lakes**. The approximately 80-foot-wide, 13-foot-deep canal provides excellent boating and fishing access from your own property—an opportunity rarely available in Central Florida. The centerpiece of this estate is the **2,400 sq ft steel outbuilding built in 2021**, featuring spray foam insulation, concrete slab, three insulated steel garage doors, three mini-split A/C systems, and an oversized concrete drive pad. This fully climate-controlled space offers endless possibilities for a car collection, RV or boat storage, workshop, home business, recreational facility, equipment storage, or private hobby space. **The building has also served as an elite training facility utilized by Olympic-level athletes, showcasing the versatility and quality of this exceptional space.** The custom **3,436 sq ft home** offers 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, two private offices, and spacious living areas designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite features a private patio entrance, dual walk-in showers, and an expansive layout. A renovated private office with its own bathroom provides flexibility as a guest suite, home office, or multigenerational living space. The home features soaring ceilings, granite kitchen countertops, breakfast bar, newer appliances, two garbage disposals, a spacious laundry room with abundant cabinetry, upstairs bonus room with walk-in closet, and additional attic storage. Major improvements include: * New HVAC system (2023) * Upstairs mini-split A/C (2021) * Roof replacement (2018) * New septic drain field (2020) * Whole-home Generac generator with 500-gallon propane tank (2021) * Whole-home water filtration system ($7,000 system installed in 2021) * Hurricane-impact windows * Transferable Massey termite bond Outdoor amenities continue with a fenced backyard, hurricane-rated chicken coop, and a private spring-fed stocked pond featuring approximately 90 tilapia along with largemouth bass—creating your own private fishing retreat. Whether you are a boating enthusiast, collector, entrepreneur, athlete, or someone seeking privacy and space, this estate combines waterfront living, acreage, and unmatched versatility in one exceptional property. ***ZONED RA (Ranchette District), offering a rare blend of estate living, privacy, and flexibility. Allows single-family residential use on larger acreage parcels while supporting select agricultural and rural lifestyle activities. Ideal for buyers seeking a private waterfront estate, equestrian/hobby farm potential, agricultural pursuits, or a property with room for future possibilities. Bass Canal is classified as Class III surface waters (Boating, fishing, kayaking, and other recreation)***