11816 SE COUNTY ROAD 234

One of a Kind Paynes Prairie Ranch Property is being made available for the first time in 63 years! The Hunting on this property boast some of the Best in the State of Florida! Paynes Prairie State Preserve, with its thousands of acres of protected land & wildlife, borders this property on 2 sides. The wildlife existing here have the opportunity to grow large due to the lack of hunting pressure and increased nutrient levels found in this enriched ecological environment. Abundant game frequent the property: deer, turkey, game birds, bobcat, bear, wild hog, coyotes, & the occasional Florida panther. Please see provided pictures from trail cameras. Numerous trophy Bucks & Gobblers have been harvested over the years. The Trophy Racks on these deer resemble that of deer harvested in the northern States. The property consists of improved pasture land for grazing & cutting hay, timber & hardwood forest, along with some areas that hold water, including Stafford Pond. Owner has used the property for raising livestock, with a set of cattle pens present. Property is fenced and cross fenced. Many maintained trails run throughout the property providing an opportunity to get away from it all and unwind with nature. Several blinds are set up on the property. There are two target ranges located on the property. There is approximately 2080 feet of paved road frontage, providing easy access. The main homestead was designed & built by architect Frank Frederics. The home is 3341 square foot living space consisting of 4 bed rooms, and 3.5 bath rooms, which includes a detached guest house. He used interior wood designs in the home which were milled from trees on the property. The home is block construction with excellent use of wood for the interior. The homestead compound is completely fenced with multiple out buildings, including a detached office w/AC, enclosed work shop, covered open work garage, carport, & large equipment covered port. There is a horse stall with turn out Paddock. Dog Kennel. Vegetable garden area, fruit trees & room for more projects. This property is divided into 2 main parcels. The second parcel has a custom 2012 Jacobsen home with 2,040 square feet of living space, consisting of 4 bed rooms and 3 baths. This home is rented out regularly as a VRBO. Property is located just minutes from Micanopy, 25 minutes to Gainesville (University of Florida, Santa Fe college, UF Shands hospital, VA Hospital, major shopping, restaurants, airport, & hotels). The local area provides excellent fresh water fishing with an abundant of lakes & rivers to frequent. One can be in the Gulf of Mexico saltwater fishing in little over an hour. For the record properties like this one are disappearing everyday in Florida. Come see what natural “Old Florida” should look like! This is truly a must see!