16758 SE 181ST Terrace Welcome to your private Old Florida waterfront retreat on 3.51 acres with mature oak canopies, flowing Spanish moss, peaceful lake views, and abundant wildlife. This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home also features an additional 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom in-law suite with its own interior and exterior access, making it ideal for extended family, guests, or flexible living. Perfectly positioned to capture stunning sunsets over the private lake, the home offers a recently replaced dock with a sitting area, great for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, or enjoying a small boat while catching bass and bluegill. Inside, you'll find an open floor plan with tile and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, no carpet, a large lakefront living area, spacious dining area, and a large kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances. The primary bedroom offers beautiful lake views, two large closets including a walk-in, and an updated bathroom with quartz double vanity, soaking tub, and shower combo. The guest bath has also been tastefully updated with a quartz vanity and tiled shower. The rear bonus area, currently used as two office spaces, offers incredible lake views and endless possibilities. Outside, enjoy a charming country front porch, elevated screened patio near the lake, covered paver patio, chicken coop, detached workshop, shed, deck with pergola-style roof, and heated above-ground pool. A whole-home 22kW generator with a 500-gallon propane tank adds peace of mind during storms. Less than 15 minutes from shopping, groceries, The Villages, and nearby local favorites like Eaton's Beach, with Nelson's Fish Camp and the Ocklawaha River boat ramp about 5 minutes away and Lake Weir's Hope Boat Ramp less than 10 minutes away, this property is a dream for outdoor and Florida nature enthusiasts.