275 canal avenue

Welcome home to 275 Canal where the splendor of Mother Nature's beauty surrounds you on a large nine-acre piece of paradise a short distance to the brackish waters of the Indian River Lagoon making it a dream come true for the fishermen or water enthusiast in your life. Even though this property is situated within the city limits, it feels miles away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch, as you watch the sun rise over your tranquil private pond. This sturdy well-appointed home offers 5 bedrooms and 2 baths, custom touches that include high ceilings, upgraded fixtures and Anderson windows and doors within its concrete block construction all crowned by a metal standing seam roof. Whitin its open floorplan, Chefs will love the upgraded kitchen with stainless appliances, solid cherry wood cabinets and ample granite counter tops with spacious breakfast bar overlooking the great room. The first floor Owners suite is a delightful retreat with a full bath that boasts a relaxing soaking tub, separate shower and granite topped dual sink. The 2nd floor is home to a charming cozy room that is ideal for a use as a bedroom or could also serve as an office or separate living area. This aloft space offers access to the sprawling upper deck where the property really comes to life and nature unfolds beneath you. Birders will enjoy watching the cranes, ducks, owls, eagles and ospreys fly overhead and native land animals visit your piece of paradise. From French Doors on the main floor, access to the screened in lounge area with heated pool making entertaining a breeze whether your indoors or out in any weather and take in more panoramic views of the property. Indoor hobbyists will enjoy the detached concrete block outbuilding that is ideal for an art studio, gym or garage that connects to the home by a lovely breezeway with flower beds on either side. This building is divided into a two-car garage, and 875 sqft. finished studio, with space for its own future bathroom. A third detached frame-built shop offers additional storage or a place for your toys, or for additional parking and has two garage doors and its own shallow water well for irrigation and livestock watering. Attached to the rear of the shop are two large chicken coops, each with automatic waterers. Even though this property is zoned R-1, it is currently operating as an alpaca farm, under a special exemption to the city code that allows for livestock rearing. Oak Hill is one of Florida's last untouched jewels; convenient to both The Space Coast and New Smyrna Beach, and it is the gateway to world class fishing in Mosquito Lagoon.