Simple, Serene, Breathtaking – 79-Acre Retreat with Endless Possibilities. Escape to this idyllic farmstead, a haven shaded by centuries-old Live Oaks draped in Spanish moss, offering unmatched privacy and natural beauty. Located just 25 minutes from Gainesville and Ocala, this property combines tranquility with boundless opportunities for recreation, agriculture or expansion. Main Features: Architect-Designed Home: 2,400 sq ft, 3BR/3BA with vaulted ceilings, oak hardwood floors, a working wood-burning fireplace, 64 Anderson casement windows, and 1,100 sq ft of screened porches and decks. Guest Cottage: 1BR/1BA with heart-pine floors, charming front and back porches. Private 5-Acre Lake: stocked with bass and perch, perfect for fishing or relaxing with a kayak or canoe. 55,000-Gallon Saltwater Pool: Screened, solar-heated, and surrounded by natural beauty. Agricultural Potential: 20-acre pasture ideal for horses, 25 acres of mature pine forest, and a 1-acre fenced garden with a 9-ft deer fence, enclosed chicken run and sprinkler irrigation. Additional Amenities: Barns: 1,200-sq-ft enclosed barn with a concrete slab with power. Sustainability Features: Solar arrays for home and pool, buried power lines, two wells with pure water (one with a 5HP pump for farming or livestock), and a buried propane tank. Recreational Trails: Miles of hiking paths through conservation land and lush woods. Mature Landscaping: Peach, plum, avocado, citrus, and fig trees alongside chemical-free, organic grounds. Luxury Features: Tennessee flagstone walkways, custom heart-pine octagonal kitchen table, soaking tub in the master bath, large pantry, and breathtaking views of the pond from the living areas. Opportunities for Expansion: The property is zoned for additional buildings/homes (4–6 possible), making it ideal for creating a family estate, farm stay rentals, a wedding venue or retreats. A tranquil setting adjacent to 4,000 acres of conservation land provides privacy and peace, with ample space for outdoor activities, small-scale agriculture, or equestrian pursuits. Whether you seek a private sanctuary, an agricultural lifestyle, or a business opportunity, this property delivers unparalleled versatility and charm. A Tranquil Paradise Awaiting You!
Property Details
Property Features Property Features
MLS ID: MFRGC527992 Year Built: 2000
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer Architectural Style: Other
Construction Materials: Frame Cooling: Central Air
Country: US County Or Parish: Alachua
Direction Faces: West Exterior Features: Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Sauna
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning Flooring: Wood
Foundation Details: Slab Heating: Central, Solar
Laundry Features: Outside Levels: One
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Lot Features: Farm, Landscaped, Level, Pasture, Private Occupant Type: Owner
Other Structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Other Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch Pool Features: In Ground, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Solar Heat
Property Condition: Completed Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential Road Surface Type: Paved
Roof: Metal Security Features: Security System
Sewer: Septic Tank Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, Call Listing Agent, Farm Animals on Site, Listing Agent Must Accompany, See Remarks
Spa Features: In Ground Special Listing Conditions: None
Standard Status: Active State Or Province: FL
Utilities: Electricity Connected Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded
View: Trees/Woods, Water Water Source: Well
Waterfront Features: Pond Window Features: Skylight(s), Blinds, Drapes
Rooms Rooms
Kitchen: Living Room:
Primary Bedroom: Primary Bathroom:
Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3:
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