PRICE REDUCED and RENT-TO-OWN OPTION! Enjoy timeless charm and spacious living with this attractive, nearly 3,000 square foot, 5 bedroom, 4 bath home, blending timeless craftsmanship and character with the space and functionality you've been searching for. Featuring a NEW roof, NEW paint inside and out, NEW appliances! From the moment you step inside, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The welcoming reception room just off the entry foyer makes a perfect home office, reading space, or creative studio. French doors open into a light-filled living room featuring a decorative fireplace that anchors the space with warmth and charm. The living room flows seamlessly into a generous dining area that comfortably accommodates a table for eight or more, creating an ideal setting for gatherings, celebrations, and everyday connection. The kitchen offers a delightful French country feel with open shelving and a generously sized pantry to accommodate cookware, small appliances, and your culinary essentials. The primary bedroom suite features travertine flooring, an en-suite bath, and its own private entrance that leads to a covered walkway and open patio. This outdoor space invites relaxation at the end of a long day and creates the perfect setting for quiet evenings under the Florida sky. Upstairs, you’ll discover an enchanting retreat complete with a spacious bedroom, full bath, and family loft area. Downstairs, three additional bedrooms provide ample room for family and guests, including a suite with its own private entrance and covered porch. The partially fenced yard offers space for gardening, play, or pets, all while maintaining minimal yard upkeep. This lovely home is ideal for multi-generational living or potential income-producing opportunities. The location is equally impressive. Enjoy a walk to parks, the library, schools, and local restaurants, or a short bike ride or drive to Lake County Regional Park with walking trails, baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, and a dog park. Umatilla is known as the "Gateway to the Ocala National Forest". Only twenty minutes to Mount Dora, thirty minutes to The Villages, fifty minutes to Orlando, and just about an hour to Daytona Beach. If you have been searching for space, character, craftsmanship, flexibility, price, options, and location all in one, this home delivers. Schedule your showing today!