CUSTOM-BUILT POOL HOME IN SOUTHERN WOODS OF SUGARMILL WOODS! A standout among the area's newer construction, this quality custom-built home is set on a generous .46-acre corner lot on a quiet cul-de-sac and offers the craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and established features that distinguish a custom home. Beautifully maintained and updated, the home features three spacious bedrooms, two full baths, and a versatile bonus room adjoining the primary suite that offers flexibility as an office, den, hobby room, exercise space, or additional bedroom. Plantation shutters throughout and a zoned HVAC system add both comfort and function. The centrally located kitchen provides easy access to the formal dining room and breakfast nook, while the expansive great room opens to the screened lanai and HEATED SALTWATER POOL & SPA. The outdoor living area was beautifully updated in 2021 with a PebbleTec pool finish, new waterline tile, and paver decking. Pool and spa functions can also be conveniently controlled through a mobile app. Major improvements include a NEW ROOF installed November 2024 with an upgraded secondary water barrier, NEWER WATER HEATER, exterior paint completed in 2023, refreshed landscaping, and updated exterior lighting. Additional features include a DEDICATED WELL FOR IRRIGATION, WHOLE-HOUSE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM, SALT-FREE WATER SOFTENER, pre-wiring for a backup generator, and an OVERSIZED 2.5-CAR GARAGE with ample room for vehicles, storage, and equipment. Located in the established Southern Woods neighborhood of Sugarmill Woods, with convenient access to Citrus National Golf Club and the many recreational opportunities of Florida's Nature Coast, including boating, fishing, natural springs, and Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. For buyers comparing homes in today's market, this property offers a compelling combination of CUSTOM-BUILT QUALITY, nearly half an acre, a heated saltwater pool and spa, an irrigation well, and significant recent improvements.