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!
RanchProperty Type
2005Year Built
284.84 acresLot Size
$1,819Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Reed Fischbach• FISCHBACH LAND COMPANY LLC
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APN
27-31-17-000000-011040
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Last updated by owner on Jun 17, 2024.
A/RR
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Rural Agricultural/Residential District
The purpose of the A/RR district is to provide lands for the continuation of productive agricultural uses and to provide for very low density residential development within unincorporated rural areas. The A/RR district permits agricultural activities, agricultural support facilities, multi-family dwelling units, farm labor housing, group living facilities, and community facilities.
Construct a new metal building and install a new concrete slab.
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Water Extras Description: Fishing Pier,Skiing Allowed
Farm Information
Farm Type: Cattle,Livestock
Barn Features: Barn Apartment, Bathroom, Equipment, Feed Room, Hay, Horse Barn, Hot Water, Pole Barn
Horse Amenities: Stable(s)
Number Of Wells: 2
Number Of Stalls: 5
Number Of Septics: 3
Number Of Paddocks Pastures: 5
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Farm
Has Additional Parcels
Land Information
Vegetation: Oak Trees, Wooded
Total Acreage: 200 to less than 500
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, In County, Irregular Lot, Pasture
Lot Size Acres: 284.84
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Square Meters: 1152725
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 296.73
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,014.09
Tax Year: 2023
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Propane
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Frostproof Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Frostproof Middle Se
High School: Frostproof Middle - Senior High
Location Information
Directions: From Bartow, Florida, Take US-98/ Hwy 17 S (3.8 miles) Turn left onto Homeland-Garfield Road (4.7 miles) Continue on Sinkhole Road. Drive to Lake Buffum Road North (9.8 miles) Turn Left onto Sinkhole Road (2.5 miles) Turn Right onto Surveyors Lake Road (0.2 miles) Slight Right onto Murphy Road (1.5 miles) Continue onto Lake Buffum Road North (5.6 miles)
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
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Style: Ranch
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County: Polk County
APN: 27-31-17-000000-011040
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 17, 2024
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Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 813-540-1000
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0
Home Warranty YN: No
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 643
Status Contractual Search Date: 2026-09-16
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 1912.31
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: West
Home Information
Living Area: 2144
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 199.18
Building Area Total: 3194
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Stories Total: 2
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.1mi
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Frostproof Middle/Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
12% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Fort Meade, FL • 33841
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 18% for direct sun exposure in Fort Meade. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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