Simple, Serene, Breathtaking – 79-Acre Retreat with Endless Possibilities. Escape to this idyllic farmstead, a haven shaded by centuries-old Live Oaks draped in Spanish moss, offering unmatched privacy and natural beauty. Located just 25 minutes from Gainesville and Ocala, this property combines tranquility with boundless opportunities for recreation, agriculture or expansion. Main Features: Architect-Designed Home: 2,400 sq ft, 3BR/3BA with vaulted ceilings, oak hardwood floors, a working wood-burning fireplace, 64 Anderson casement windows, and 1,100 sq ft of screened porches and decks. Guest Cottage: 1BR/1BA with heart-pine floors, charming front and back porches. Private 5-Acre Lake: stocked with bass and perch, perfect for fishing or relaxing with a kayak or canoe. 55,000-Gallon Saltwater Pool: Screened, solar-heated, and surrounded by natural beauty. Agricultural Potential: 20-acre pasture ideal for horses, 25 acres of mature pine forest, and a 1-acre fenced garden with a 9-ft deer fence, enclosed chicken run and sprinkler irrigation. Additional Amenities: Barns: 1,200-sq-ft enclosed barn with a concrete slab with power. Sustainability Features: Solar arrays for home and pool, buried power lines, two wells with pure water (one with a 5HP pump for farming or livestock), and a buried propane tank. Recreational Trails: Miles of hiking paths through conservation land and lush woods. Mature Landscaping: Peach, plum, avocado, citrus, and fig trees alongside chemical-free, organic grounds. Luxury Features: Tennessee flagstone walkways, custom heart-pine octagonal kitchen table, soaking tub in the master bath, large pantry, and breathtaking views of the pond from the living areas. Opportunities for Expansion: The property is zoned for additional buildings/homes (4–6 possible), making it ideal for creating a family estate, farm stay rentals, a wedding venue or retreats. A tranquil setting adjacent to 4,000 acres of conservation land provides privacy and peace, with ample space for outdoor activities, small-scale agriculture, or equestrian pursuits. Whether you seek a private sanctuary, an agricultural lifestyle, or a business opportunity, this property delivers unparalleled versatility and charm. A Tranquil Paradise Awaiting You!
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Zoning
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Single Family Residential
County
Alachua County
APN
20127-000-000
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Last updated by owner on Apr 29, 2023.
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Agricultural District
The agricultural district A implements the rural/agriculture designation on the Future Land Use Map, and the policies of the Comprehensive Plan to allow rural and agricultural areas to be developed in a manner consistent with the retention of agriculture, Open Space, and rural character; preservation of environmentally sensitive areas; and the efficient use of public services and facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Park & open space
Jan 6, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Install an electrical outlet for a tankless water heater.
Electrical
Jan 6, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Install a gas tankless water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Pool Features: In Ground, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Solar Heat
Property Features
Universal Property Id: US-12001-N-20127000000-R-N
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Pond
Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Water View Y/N: 1
Water View Description: Pond
Water Access Y/N: 1
Water Access Description: Pond
Water Extras Y/N: 0
Farm Information
Farm Type: Chicken,Citrus,Other
Barn Features: Pole Barn
Number Of Wells: 2
Number Of Septics: 2
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Completed
Other Structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Other
Zoning: A
Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded
Total Acreage: 50 to less than 100
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscaped, Level, Pasture, Private
Lot Size Acres: 79.31
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Square Meters: 420630
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 351.08
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,170
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Additional Water Information: 5 acre pond stocked with bass and perch
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
Location Information
Directions: From Gainesville, head south on 301 south, pass 177th avenue and use left turn lane to turn left onto SE 179th place (a limerock road), proceed .2 miles and turn right onto paved road/driveway and proceed 1/2 mile to house.
Community Information
Development: Not in Development
Public facts
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Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Alachua County
APN: 20127-000-000
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 29, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 352-226-8474
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 109
Status Contractual Search Date: 2025-07-18
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 736.58
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: West
Home Information
Living Area: 2851
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 264.87
Building Area Total: 3779
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Builder Name: Jan Frentzen/Architect Ron Haase
Levels: One
Security Features: Security System
Around this home
Schools
Chester Shell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 7.7mi
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Hawthorne Middle/High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hawthorne, FL • 32640
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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