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1980 Lake Buffum Road E, Fort Meade, FL 33841
- $3,900,000
- 2
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 2,144
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $3,900,000
- List Price
- $4,100,000
- Status
- Sold
- Days on Market
- 643
- Closing Date
- Sep 16, 2026
- MLS#
- T3533019
- Property Style
- Farm
- Architectural Style
- Florida
- Year Built
- 2005
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Baths Half
- 1
- Living Area
- 2,144
- Lot Size
- 12,407,837
- Acres
- 284.84
- Total Acreage
- 200 to less than 500
- MLS Area Major
- Fort Meade
Property Description
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!
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Additional Information
- Taxes
- $4014
- Minimum Lease
- No Minimum
- Location
- Cleared, Farm, In County, Irregular Lot, Pasture
- Community Features
- No Deed Restriction
- Property Description
- Two Story
- Interior Layout
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Floor
- Luxury Vinyl, Wood
- Appliances
- Other
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Propane
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Air Conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace Description
- Gas, Primary Bedroom
- Exterior Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private
- Pool Type
- Above Ground, Deck
- Garage Carport
- 1 Car Carport
- Garage Features
- Circular Driveway, Covered, Driveway
- Elementary School
- Frostproof Elem
- Middle School
- Frostproof Middle Se
- High School
- Frostproof Middle - Senior High
- Water Name
- Lake Buffum
- Water Extras
- Fishing Pier, Skiing Allowed
- Water View
- Lake, Pond
- Water Access
- Lake, Pond
- Water Frontage
- Lake Front
- Pets
- Allowed
- Flood Zone Code
- x
- Parcel ID
- 27-31-17-000000-011040
- Legal Description
- COMM SW COR OF SEC S0-21-06E 177.9 FT ALONG W LINE OF NW1/4 OF SEC 20 TO PT ON C/L OF E BUFFUM RD N37-44-14E ALONG SAID C/L 500.52 FT N37-43-46E 137.6 FT N37-44-08E 1810.58 FT N40-33-52E 2435.15 FT S88-45E 1275 FT TO POB N13-35E 470 FT S76-25E 470 FT S13-35W 470 FT N76-25W 470 FT TO POB
Listing courtesy of FISCHBACH LAND COMPANY LLC. 813-540-1000
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