1879 Forest Drive House & Large Detached Multi-Purpose/Workshop Building on 1.61 Acres. Live the dream, right at home on your own natural park-like acreage in the City of Inverness with many extras. The home is over 2400 sf of roomy comfort with an open floor plan and walk-in closet in the primary bedroom/bathroom. Stone fireplace. Huge kitchen with lots of cabinets & counter space, great for family gatherings and entertaining. The property is situated directly across from the 290-acre Whispering Pines Park . . . with many features & facilities including a swimming pool, walking/biking trails, sports courts/fields, playgrounds, splash pad and picnic areas! It's also very conveniently located near the Withlacoochee Bike Trail, restaurants, shopping, medical facilities . . . the list is endless . . . country quiet but only 5 minutes from downtown! Not included in the total listed square feet is an 8x10 lawn care/storage room attached to the back of the house. Plus these extras: An oversized 20x35 detached multi-purpose workshop building with an office, a screened gazebo near a barbecue/fire pit/picnic area, and an 8x9 storage building. The house roof was new in 2018 and the roof on the workshop building was new in 2019. A new main power panel was installed in 2019 along with whole home surge protection. A new energy-efficient heat pump water heater was installed in 2021. Many other updates have been done here over the years, but the kitchen and bathrooms, though in good condition, are nearly original. *For the buyer's peace of mind, a Home Warranty covering the major household mechanical systems and appliances will be provided by the seller at closing.