6244 COLONY CIR

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a true Florida paradise with your own spring-fed backyard retreat. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom open floor plan home sits on Little Salt Spring and Palm Grove Colony Spring with an incredible 216 feet of frontage along the spring run flowing to the Gulf through the Mud River. Imagine stepping outside your back door and floating with the gentle current in crystal-clear 74-degree spring water year-round. Swim, tube, paddleboard, kayak, or simply relax while enjoying one of Hernando County's hidden natural treasures right behind your home.

The spring-fed creek creates an unforgettable waterfront lifestyle and endless entertainment for family, guests, or vacation renters. The natural beauty surrounding the property offers peaceful old Florida charm with native palms, coastal marshlands, abundant wildlife, and scenic water views that feel worlds away from the stress of everyday life.

Inside, the home has been fully updated and is move-in ready. Features include wood-look ceramic tile flooring throughout for easy maintenance, an open and airy floor plan, all-wood soft-close shaker cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and updated bathrooms. The spacious master suite includes twin vanities and a walk-in shower. A large screened porch overlooks the spring run, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or relaxing after a day on the water. Washer and dryer are included. The property also features a separate oversized workshop/storage shed for all your tools, kayaks, paddleboards, and outdoor gear.

No HOA and short-term rentals are allowed, making this property ideal as a primary residence, vacation home, or income-producing rental. The spring run flows into the Mud River and eventually out to the Gulf of Mexico, though boating access is limited by a bridge.

Welcome to Palm Grove Colony, a hidden gem in Hernando County located just 60 minutes north of Tampa International Airport with easy access via the Suncoast Parkway. Tucked away from the congestion of US-19 and SR-50, this peaceful spring-fed riverfront community feels like stepping back into old Florida. Residents enjoy access to both the community spring and Little Salt Spring, adding even more value to this unique waterfront lifestyle.

At the heart of the community is the scenic Mud River, a spring-fed waterway flowing approximately three miles to the Gulf at Bayport. Nearby, the famous Weeki Wachee River adds to the area's natural beauty with its crystal-clear spring water, abundant wildlife, and legendary mermaid attraction that has captivated visitors since the 1940s.

Outdoor recreation opportunities are endless. Spend your days boating, fishing, kayaking, scalloping, paddleboarding, snorkeling, diving, or enjoying unforgettable encounters with manatees and dolphins. Palm Grove Colony offers the rare chance to experience Florida's natural beauty the way it was meant to be enjoyed--peaceful, scenic, and centered around the water. Discover the magic of spring-fed waterfront living and experience one of the Nature Coast's most unique properties.