$1,395,000

DREAM Horse Property This exceptional horse property is a rare, 10-acre ranch located adjacent to the Croom Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest, which has over 50 miles of some of the best horse trails in Florida. In addition to being able to ride out of the driveway directly to the trails, this spectacular ranch offers endless possibilities with its large number of amenities, as well as being emersed in beauty, peace, and abundant wildlife. While the ranch has been operating as a breeding facility, guest ranch for both equestrians and non-equestrians, and event location for the past 13 years, this amazing property could be a year-round or seasonal private residence, a family compound, and/or an equestrian business location, whether it be boarding, breeding, training, hosting clinics and other events, offering lessons, or welcoming guests. The ranch is tucked away along the southern boundary of the state forest but is conveniently located near all the Nature Coast has to offer, including every imaginable outdoor activity, shopping, and restaurants, as well as being located halfway between Ocala and Tampa and just a few miles from I-75. This spectacular property features: Two-story, modular/block home built in 2017 with approximately 2700 square feet of living. Huge porch spans the length of the home, with amazing, panoramic views of the ranch. The upstairs is an open floor plan with 2 bedrooms /2 bathrooms (master bedroom has huge, walk-in closet, master bath has an extra-large shower, and guest bath has a Safe Step bathtub). Downstairs could be an in-law suite with its separate entrance and has 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, living/dining area, kitchenette, and laundry room, as well as a large 2-car garage. Separate guest cottage. Camping area with 7 full hookups. All have 30-amp electric, with some having 50-amp electric, water, and sewer. Campers can use the bathhouse/laundry room in the back of the cottage. Gorgeous, meticulously-maintained 10-acre property dotted with numerous grandfather live oaks. Amazing 16-stall barn with feed room, tack room, concrete floors, and mostly matted stalls of various sizes. Barn area is perfect for hosting events. Large workshop barn that has room for creating projects and storing ranch equipment. There are also two large, matted stalls connected to a large paddock and a drive-through covered horse trailer storage area. Property is fenced and crossed fenced with safe horse fencing and for efficient horse management (3 large pastures, 7 paddocks). All fencing has been maintained and is in good shape. Former dressage arena and round pen areas in front pasture are perfect for training, hosting clinics, and offering lessons. Abundant wildlife utilize the property, including white-tailed deer and other mammals, gopher tortoises, turkey, bluebirds, and hawks, as well as many other types of birds.