The small retirement community of Dowling Park is located 6 miles northwest of the property. In Dowling Park you will find a grocery store, restaurants, shopping, and a paved boat ramp for the Suwannee River. The county seat, Live Oak, is 14 miles to the east. In Live Oak you will find Publix, Winn Dixie, Super Wal-Mart, Lowes, Tractor Supply, a hospital, and restaurants.

Charles Springs is located approximately 4 miles South of Dowling Park. This County Park consists of 5 acres of land along the Suwannee River and has been designated as a historic site. The small shallow spring has a diameter of about 25 feet and a depth of 2 10 feet. The area is heavily wooded and features a nice bluff overlooking the Suwannee River. There is a one lane, paved boat ramp and parking area and wooden steps leading down to the spring. The park is also along the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail route from White Springs to the mouth of the Suwannee at the Gulf of Mexico.

Dowling Meadows is located on a county graded dirt road and a half mile from the nearest paved road. The properties are completely cleared, except for Estate A which has a row of giant oaks tress along the western edge of the property. The land is zoned 1 home per 5 acres. There is also an old fence along the front of each parcel. Electricity is available to the front of property. There is no requirement or timetable to build. Mobile and Modular Homes are permitted. Farm animals are permitted.

There are NO DEED RESTRICTIONS on this property, but you must follow the building codes of Lafayette County when you do decide to build or make improvements.