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1980 Lake Buffum Road E

Fort Meade, FL 33841
  • $4,250,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 233 Days
  • MLS #: T3533019
UPDATED: 33 min ago
$4,250,000
  • 2
    BEDS
  • 284.84
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,144
    SQFT
  • $1,982
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Farm
Built:
2005
County:
Area:

School Information

Elementary School:
Middle School:

Description

Spectacular, NATURAL FLORIDA SANCTUARY awaits the ultimate outdoor enthusiast! This outdoor hideaway with 285+/- acres boasts a custom-built 3,194 GSF home, pool, party barn, guest apartment, 5-stand for sporting clays, a 13+/- acre private fishing pond- stocked with largemouth bass and dock, improved pastureland, ideal hunting grounds with native, untouched oak hammocks, pine stands and palmetto scrub. Also included with the property are 5 buildable acres directly on Lake Buffum for quick access to some of the best fishing found in Polk County! This property has it all! Hunting, Fishing, entertaining, and relaxing in the beauty and privacy this sanctuary provides. Enjoy the picturesque sunsets on the private dock, while casting a line for largemouth bass on this 13-acre private fishing pond. The 5-acre buildable lot on Lake Buffum provides 225 feet of direct access on Lake Buffum. You will enjoy 1,268 acres of ideal fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish right from the shoreline. Imagine waking up to the tranquil sound of lapping waves and the promise of a day filled with fishing adventures steps away from your doorstep, without the hassle of traveling, leaving you with more quality time spent outdoors. Explore the many winding trails through native oak hammocks, pine stands, and palmetto scrub, buffered by 3,178 acres of conservation land. Enjoy the outdoors and all the wild game this property has to offer! The custom-built main house is the heart of the ranch. Designed for entertaining and family gatherings, the home offers glorious waves of natural sunlight and spectacular views of the surrounding ranch. The welcoming front porch boasts gorgeous sunset views across Lake Buffum and the land. The timeless exterior is built to withstand the Florida seasons with a metal roof, and a 25 kW whole home generator. As you step through the front doors you will be welcomed into the open and airy main living area that flows seamlessly into the dining room and kitchen. Custom cypress woodwork, vaulted ceilings, hickory hardwood floors and cabinets, exposed beams, high-end finishes, and meticulous maintenance are some of the reasons why this home makes such a unique and lasting impression. The two-story home provides extreme privacy as the second bedroom and full bath are upstairs, next to the loft office. The master bedroom suite provides a sanctuary to relax with a gas fireplace, an ensuite bathroom with double vanity, walk-in-closet, and private access to the front porch where a hot tub awaits for you to unwind and enjoy the breathtaking country sunsets. Guess can make themselves at home within the privacy of their own 2-bedroom barn apartment, Located on the second floor of the the toy storage barn, the 784 SF apartment is equipped with a full kitchen, living room, and bathroom. The space is functional and spacious, with the best views of the property from the large screened-in porch. Good times will abound within the air-conditioned party barn with a built-in wet bar, private bathroom, outdoor fire pit, custom-built 5-stand for shooting sporting clays, two deer stands, and three wildlife feeders. This sportsman's paradise has it all! Flora, Fauna, Farm and FUN! Make an appointment to explore and experience this paradise today!

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1980 Lake Buffum Road E Fort Meade, FL 33841

  • Price: $4,250,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 233 Days
  • Updated: 33 min ago
  • MLS #: T3533019
2
Beds
2
Baths
1
½ Baths
284.84
Acres
2,144
SQFT
$1,982
$/SQFT
2005
Built
Neighborhood:
Not In Subdivision
County:
Polk
Area:
Fort Meade
Elementary School:
Frostproof Elem
Middle School:
Frostproof Middle Se
High School:
Frostproof Middle - Senior High
Property Description
Spectacular, NATURAL FLORIDA SANCTUARY awaits the ultimate outdoor enthusiast! This outdoor hideaway with 285+/- acres boasts a custom-built 3,194 GSF home, pool, party barn, guest apartment, 5-stand for sporting clays, a 13+/- acre private fishing pond- stocked with largemouth bass and dock, improved pastureland, ideal hunting grounds with native, untouched oak hammocks, pine stands and palmetto scrub. Also included with the property are 5 buildable acres directly on Lake Buffum for quick access to some of the best fishing found in Polk County! This property has it all! Hunting, Fishing, entertaining, and relaxing in the beauty and privacy this sanctuary provides. Enjoy the picturesque sunsets on the private dock, while casting a line for largemouth bass on this 13-acre private fishing pond. The 5-acre buildable lot on Lake Buffum provides 225 feet of direct access on Lake Buffum. You will enjoy 1,268 acres of ideal fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish right from the shoreline. Imagine waking up to the tranquil sound of lapping waves and the promise of a day filled with fishing adventures steps away from your doorstep, without the hassle of traveling, leaving you with more quality time spent outdoors. Explore the many winding trails through native oak hammocks, pine stands, and palmetto scrub, buffered by 3,178 acres of conservation land. Enjoy the outdoors and all the wild game this property has to offer! The custom-built main house is the heart of the ranch. Designed for entertaining and family gatherings, the home offers glorious waves of natural sunlight and spectacular views of the surrounding ranch. The welcoming front porch boasts gorgeous sunset views across Lake Buffum and the land. The timeless exterior is built to withstand the Florida seasons with a metal roof, and a 25 kW whole home generator. As you step through the front doors you will be welcomed into the open and airy main living area that flows seamlessly into the dining room and kitchen. Custom cypress woodwork, vaulted ceilings, hickory hardwood floors and cabinets, exposed beams, high-end finishes, and meticulous maintenance are some of the reasons why this home makes such a unique and lasting impression. The two-story home provides extreme privacy as the second bedroom and full bath are upstairs, next to the loft office. The master bedroom suite provides a sanctuary to relax with a gas fireplace, an ensuite bathroom with double vanity, walk-in-closet, and private access to the front porch where a hot tub awaits for you to unwind and enjoy the breathtaking country sunsets. Guess can make themselves at home within the privacy of their own 2-bedroom barn apartment, Located on the second floor of the the toy storage barn, the 784 SF apartment is equipped with a full kitchen, living room, and bathroom. The space is functional and spacious, with the best views of the property from the large screened-in porch. Good times will abound within the air-conditioned party barn with a built-in wet bar, private bathroom, outdoor fire pit, custom-built 5-stand for shooting sporting clays, two deer stands, and three wildlife feeders. This sportsman's paradise has it all! Flora, Fauna, Farm and FUN! Make an appointment to explore and experience this paradise today!
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Florida Carport Spaces 1 Carport Yn Yes Construction Materials Vinyl Siding Covered Spaces 1 Direction Faces West Exterior Features French DoorsLighting Foundation Details Slab Lot Features ClearedFarmIn CountyIrregular LotPasture Open Parking YN Yes Parking Features Circular DrivewayCoveredDriveway Patio And Porch Features CoveredEnclosedFront PorchPorchRear PorchScreened Pool Features Above GroundDeck Pool Private Yn Yes Road Surface Type Asphalt Roof Metal Spa Features Above GroundHeated Spa YN Yes View Trees/WoodsWater Water Access LakePond Water Access Yn Yes Water Body Name Lake Buffum Water Extras Fishing PierSkiing Allowed Water Extras Yn Yes Water View LakePond Water View Yn Yes Waterfront Features Lake Waterfront Feet Total 0 Waterfront Yn Yes

Interior Features

Additional Rooms Den/Library/OfficeInside UtilityStorage Rooms Appliances Other Building Area Total 3194 Cooling Central Air Cooling YN Yes Fireplace Features GasMaster Bedroom Fireplace Yn Yes Flooring Luxury VinylHardwood Heating CentralElectric Heating YN Yes Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s)Ceiling Fan(s)Eating Space In KitchenHigh CeilingsKitchen/Family Room ComboOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Surface CountersSolid Wood CabinetsSplit BedroomThermostatVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features InsideLaundry Room Levels Two Sewer Septic Tank Stories Total 2 Water Source Well

Property Features

Association Yn No Cdd Yn No Current Use CattleLivestock Flood Zone Code x Garage Yn No Homestead Yn Yes Lease Considered YN Yes Lease Restrictions YN No Minimum Lease No Minimum New Construction Yn No Number Of Septics 3 Number Of Wells 2 Ownership Fee Simple Pets Allowed Yes Property Sub Type Farm Realtor Info Brochure Available Senior Community Yn No Special Listing Conditions None Tax Annual Amount 4014.09 Total Annual Fees 0 Total Monthly Fees 0 Utilities BB/HS Internet AvailableElectricity ConnectedPropane


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