Experience the perfect blend of comfort and functionality in this newer home set on 5 sprawling acres with an electric gate. Enjoy privacy, open space and endless possibilities for outdoor living. Features include a whole house generator, tankless gas water heater, a coveted gas range and well and septic The highlight is an amazing custom workshop...ideal for hobbyists, car enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a dedicated creative space. Thoughtfully designed, the workshop features high ceilings, ample power and flexible work areas to suit any project. Your dreams of having room for your toys can now be a reality as this property delivers the ultimate in versality and lifestyle. Custom built in 2020, it has almost 1800 living square feet encompassing three bedrooms, two baths and front and back porches. As you enter through the front door, you are in the cozy living room with a wood burning fireplace with space for the family to relax in. Ahead is the kitchen with custom wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances including a coveted gas stove, and granite countertops and dining room. There is a tankless gas water heater and well and septic. The workshop has vaulted ceilings, electricity, water and three garage doors. Nestled alongside the St. Johns River 30 miles west of St. Augustine, Palatka is a Northeast Florida trail town full of history, culture, and an abundance of parks and nature preserves for hiking, biking, and paddling. Restaurants include Angel’s Dining Car, Florida’s oldest diner. At the picturesque Riverfront Park, visitors can fish from the pier, launch a kayak, stroll the waterfront walking trail, and see the city’s clock tower. Outdoor enthusiasts travel to Palatka for its plentiful parks and trails, which include Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail, the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, the St. Johns River Blueway, and the Bartram Trail. At the St. Johns River Center, visitors can learn about the wetlands within the St. Johns River system, pick up maps, and catch special events. The Rice Creek Conservation Area, which protects Rice Creek Swamp, offers opportunities for hiking on the Florida National Scenic Trail, camping, biking, and wildlife viewing. At Ravine Gardens State Park, visitors can see a unique geological feature of the area: two natural ravines as deep as 120 feet with a spring-fed creek that runs to the St. Johns River. The park bursts with color when hundreds of azaleas bloom between late December and early March, making this an ideal time to visit. During the first weekend in March, the community celebrates the beauty of the season with the Florida Azalea Festival, which takes place downtown. The area is also home to other popular events and festivals, including the Palatka Blue Crab Festival and Blueberry Festival. Call for your private showing.