9.86 Acres in Ocala, FL - $649,000

As soon as you drive through the electric gate you will be met by the beauty of this one of a kind 1968 ranch style home on 9.89 acres with its lush landscaping and circular drive. Once you open the front door of this 4880sqft home you will be taken back by the charm and history that this home has to offer. As you walk through, you are immediately met by the formal sitting room, the formal dining room and the staircase that leads you to the second level. On the first floor this is where the history begins All three of these rooms boast white wainscoting that came straight out of a 1800s home that was located on Ft. King Street that has since been torn down. Now walk a little further and you enter the great room, with its floor to ceiling wood paneling from the Old Hogan Barn built in 1945, the brick wood burning fireplace (The bricks are from the old Barnett bank downtown that was built in 1965), and the Cypress wood beams that were salvaged from the Ocklawaha River. The bricks from the Barnett bank are also located throughout the kitchen. The downstairs has so much space and possibility. Right off the kitchen, you have an indoor grill (yes an indoor Grill!!) Set in more Barnett bank Bricks with lighting and ventilation. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms downstairs, one of which is the Master bedroom with two walk in closets. Off the kitchen side of the house there is also a separate entertainment room and the laundry room. You have three separate seating areas that all have great views of the backyard which is canopied by large oaks and features a beautiful, tranquil Koi pond, a wood deck with a fire pit, and many areas for seating. The upstairs features three more bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms share a full bathroom and on the right side of the upstairs you have a large bedroom with two closets and a water room with a shower and sink. This home has so much room and so many closets you will not lack for space. This home has been great for entertaining. In the past, the owner said she has had as many as 200 people over at one time and it still didnt feel over crowded! Now lets take a walk outside through one of the many exits into the back yard; more lush landscaping will lead you to the white picket fenced pool. This large L-shaped pool is something every family wishes for, it has a diving board, a bathroom, small office and plenty of room for several lounge chairs! Walk a little further and now you are going to enjoy all this farm has to offer. Cross over the little creek coming off of the Koi pond to the Iconic red country style 5 stall center aisle barn with a loft, office and tack room, a luxury chicken coop perfect for your fresh eggs every morning, a small pond with fountain, 4 paddocks, a dressage arena, a three car detached garage large enough to store your RV and even has a septic line to hook up to, a large Quonset hut to store your horse trailer or tractor, a dressage arena completely lit, and completely fenced with board and no climb wire. If you are not ready to purchase this yet lets talk about the location. This farm is perfect for someone who wants the best of two worlds, which is to be in the country and still be in the luxury of town. You are only about 10 minutes to shopping and restaurants and yet you have almost 10 acres that you can do whatever you want and have any animal that you wish! This mini farm will not disappoint with its charm, space and great amenities!