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!
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!
Property Details
Price:
$4,100,000
MLS #:
T3533019
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Farm
Subdivision:
NOT IN SUBDIVISION
Neighborhood:
33841fortmeade
Listed Date:
Jun 17, 2024
Finished Sq Ft:
2,144
Total Sq Ft:
3,194
Lot Size:
12,407,837 sqft / 284.84 acres (approx)
Year Built:
2005
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Schools
Elementary School:
Frostproof Elem
Middle School:
Frostproof Middle Se
High School:
Frostproof Middle – Senior High
Interior
Appliances
Other
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Luxury Vinyl, Hardwood
Heating
Central, Electric
Laundry Features
Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior
Architectural Style
Florida
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
French Doors, Lighting
Parking Features
Circular Driveway, Covered, Driveway
Roof
Metal
Financial
Tax Year
2023
Taxes
$4,014
Map
Community
- Address1980 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD E FORT MEADE FL
- SubdivisionNOT IN SUBDIVISION
- CityFORT MEADE
- CountyPolk
- Zip Code33841
Subdivisions in FORT MEADE
- ACREAGE
- BLACK W C SUB
- BROOKE FARMS SOUTH
- BROOKE LAKES PH 01
- BROOKE LAKES PH 02
- C & E SUBDIVISION UNIT NO 01
- COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES
- ENZORS E K SUB
- ESTATES AT LAKE BUFFUM GROVE
- ESTATES/LK BUFFUM GROVE
- ESTATES/LK BUFFUM GRV
- FORT MEADE LOTS
- FRENCHS ADD
- FRENCHS ADDITION AND VARNS SURVEY
- GILLEY A D
- GREAT OAKS
- HEADS HARMON SUB
- HILLCREST SUB
- JOHNS L L SUB
- LAKE HENDRY ESTS
- LANGFORD P J SUB
- LEGACY RANCH
- LIGHTSEY RD
- LOADHOLTES & CANTERS SUB
- MCCLELLAND R C
- MILLERS SUB
- MITCHELL & FRENCH ADD
- MITCHELLS C L ADD
- MORRISON C L SUB
- MOUNTAIN SUB
- NEWSOME & JOHNSON SUB
- NOT IN SUBDIVISION
- OAKLAND PARK
- OAKLAND PARK OR A D GILLEYS
- ORANGE PARK
- ORANGE PARK PLAN
- POOL BRANCH RANCH
- RANCHES/RANGER LAKE
- RIVER RIDGE SUB
- ROBERTS ADD
- ROBERTS C E SUB
- ROBESON J E ADD
- ROCKNERS C W MRS ADD
- SHERERTZ & SMITH SUB
- STEPHENS ADD
- SUN PARK ESTATES
- SUN PARK ESTATES REP
- TAX ASSESSORS UNREC
- TIMBERS NORTH
- UNREC SURVEY
- WHEELER ADD
- WHITTED ADD NO 1 PB 56 PG 10
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in FORT MEADE as of Mar 17, 2026
60
Single Family Listed
159
Avg DOM
203
Avg $ / SqFt
$374,843
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the NOT IN SUBDIVISION subdivision, 1980 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD E FORT MEADE FL is a Single Family for sale in FORT MEADE, FL, 33841. It is listed for $4,100,000 and features 2 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,144 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 2005. The current price per square foot is $1,912. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in FORT MEADE is $203. The average listing price for Single Family in FORT MEADE is $374,843. To schedule a showing of MLS#t3533019 at 1980 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD E in FORT MEADE, FL, contact your CENTURY 21 Carioti agent at 800-783-8847.
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