353 S Samsula DR New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

This picturesque, 5 acre homestead with two private lakes offers quiet country living close to everything New Smyrna Beach has to offer. This unique property straddles both sides of South Samsula Drive. The East side features a charming, remodeled 2 bedroom 2 bath home nestled amongst a lush Florida garden, overlooking a small, idyllic lake. The spacious family room is light and bright with cathedral ceilings and updated windows to take in the peaceful surroundings. Sliders open to a private deck with access to the sprawling lawn, full of flowering tropical plants and an Orchid house with a hot/cold outdoor shower. Fruit trees frame the yard, including pomegranate, pecan, red navel, kumquat, tangelo, lemon, guava, red grapefruit and juice orange. There’s an attached 1 car garage and a huge, detached metal carport that can easily accommodate 4 cars or trucks. Across the road, the west side of the property truly needs to be seen to be appreciated. This beautiful, park like parcel is a throwback to the best of Old Florida, highlighted by a large, beautiful lake stocked with bass and teeming with wildlife. Enjoy fishing from the private dock and lounging on the porch swing. Keep your gear in the small fishing storage cabin. Launch a Jon boat or kayak and take in the natural beauty from the established ATV trails. The property is framed by two stately groves of mature cedar trees surrounding an open field ideal for picnics and grilling, vegetable gardening, playing ball and parking all the boats and toys you desire. Updates to the home include stove with induction range 2021, refrigerator 2020, roof 2015, HVAC 2013-2014, water heater 2013, septic and drain-field 2015, water softener 2016, many of the windows 2016.