9700 SW 196th Cir Dunnellon, FL 34432

Home Sweet Home Dunnellon. Discover Your Slice of Old Florida Paradise. This 1,825 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2- car garage home sits on a generous corner lot in charming Dunnellon, moments from the legendary Rainbow River Springs, Florida's fourth largest spring and your new backyard playground equipped with the best NATURAL LAZY RIVER! Move-in ready open floor plan with newer luxury vinyl plank flooring, interior paint, appliances (2022), and BRAND NEW (2025) carpet in the primary suite. This home offers multiple entertaining or lounging spaces from kitchen with counter bar, eat-in nook, dining area, two living/lounging rooms, and a covered back lanai - perfect for Southern hospitality for all your future guests. The best part, exclusive RESIDENTS ONLY private access to Rainbow Springs! Your personal waterfront river park with 2 picnic pavilions, BBQ grills, playground, changing/bathrooms, outdoor shower, private swimming hole, and direct launch access for kayaks, paddleboards, and tubes with crystal-clear Rainbow Springs literally at your fingertips. Swim, snorkel, float. So many wonderful ways to enjoy the springs. The included Rainbow River Country Club membership adds resort-style pool access, walking and biking paths, bocce ball, horseshoe, pickleball and tennis court, clubhouse, billiard room, exercise room, Cheers restaurant with live entertainment on the weekends, and vibrant social events to your daily options. Downtown Dunnellon's authentic Old Florida character awaits just minutes from your door, where you can enjoy artisan coffee at beloved Dunnellon Coffee Roasters, waterfront dining and sunset celebration drinks at Swampy's Bar & Grill and Blue Gator, or comfort food classics at the charming Front Porch restaurant. Dunnellon has many shopping choices including Publix and Walmart and nearby medical facilities. Area attractions such as KP Hole, Blue Run at Riverside Park, Rainbow Springs State Park, and more such as World Equestrian Center near Ocala, Cedar Key, and Crystal River. A quick drive to I-75 access connects you to Gainesville's vibrant culture to the north and Tampa's big city energy to the south. Whether you're making this your primary home or vacation retreat, this is more than a move – it's a lifestyle transformation where every sunrise brings new adventures. It could be a morning paddle in the pristine and refreshing 72 degrees water temperature, afternoon poolside relaxation at your clubhouse, and evening gatherings with new friends who chose the same extraordinary lifestyle. This is Florida living as it was meant to be – unhurried, authentic, and surrounded by natural beauty.