BORDER the OCALA NATIONAL FOREST. Rolling hills, PAVED ROAD, fenced and cross fenced with HORSE BARN and multiple PASTURES! Almost 10 ACRES, there is plenty of SPACE to enjoy in this active TRAILRIDING COMMUNITY with direct access to the 100 MILE HORSE TRAILS. Located in this hidden gem of equestrian heaven- you will relish the green views from your tree house and enjoy all the simplicity of the country surroundings. Always check with county regulations, but this is so versatile, you may even be able to build another house, since there are 2 parcels being sold. Near Rocking Horse Ranch for the Winter EQUESTRIAN CIRCUIT, about an hour to Orlando, Ocala, or Daytona, and even closer for dining and entertainment in quaint Mount Dora or The Villages. The unique POST and BEAM home offers WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR, approx. 3100 SqFt of Living space, open beam cypress cathedral ceiling, METAL ROOF, a loft area, two-sided FIREPLACE, a WALK-OUT basement, multiple porches, WOOD FLOORS and an updated Master Bath. Don’t forget the attached garage, NEW dishwasher and flex space potential for gym, wine cellar or art studio! The 6 Stall cypress HORSE BARN with it’s own Septic, bathroom and electric meter is about 36 x 86, features a wrap-around covered shaded sitting area, adjacent paddock, plentiful hay storage space, feed room, and a huge storage area you could use as WORKSHOP. A short distance from the home is a 10X20 open storage shed and a 20X30 pole barn. Two alt key numbers 3834191 & 3877853. This is A STEAL and shown by appointment only – so hurry and call to see it and make it YOURS! House on about 5 acres maybe available separtely.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
9.25 acresLot Size
$220Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Jo Williams• BHHS FLORIDA REALTY
Contact: 352-729-7325
Bought with Misty GUYRE• CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY ORLANDO
This beautiful 1991 Cypress Home located down a long private drive sits on 9.25 acres in a secluded area with immediate access to the head of the 100 mile horse trail in the Ocala National Forest. Demko Rd in Altoona is considered horse country because all of the homes have excellent access to the Ocala National Forest horse trails. On entering the spacious eat-in kitchen with open beam cypress cathedral ceiling you find a commercial quality Five Star gas range, stainless steel french door refrigerator, corian countertops and a center island with butcher block top, long screened in porch on one side and a smaller porch on the other side. The large living room with open beam cathedral ceilings, features a two sided fireplace and expansive window wall and walk out deck. The home has two large master suites. The downstairs master suite has its own fireplace, open beam cypress ceilings, large bath with shower, whirlpool tub, and a large screened in porch. The second master suite with bath is upstairs adjoining a loft area with a beautiful arched window overlooking pasture, which could be used for an office/den area. There is a large walk-out unfinished basement under air that can be easily converted to a 3rd bedroom, with a separate large laundry areaand storage area. A short distance from the home is a 10X20 open storage shed and a 20X30 pole barn. There is a very large 36X86 cypress barn on the west side of the property with its own electric and water. Two alt key numbers 3834191 & 3877853
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.7 Acres
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
3,184
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
30-17-27-0003-000-08800
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
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WEKIVA - OCALA RPA
Agriculture District
The purpose and intent of the district is to provide an area where low-Density rural Development can occur while preserving Environmentally Sensitive areas. The continued use of the Land for traditional agricultural purposes is maintained where consistent with Best Management Practices and policies of the Lake County Comprehensive Plan. This overlay district will protect Environmentally Sensitive areas while encouraging rural uses which prevent further Encroachment by urban uses.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Fire house
Police station
Veterinary clinic
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Boat, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Guest, Oversized, Parking Pad