7650 N WHIPPOORWILL TERRACE HERNANDO FL 34442 MLS #TB8494011

87+ acre equestrian estate strategically located in Ocala’s prestigious horse country, easy access to the World Equestrian Center. This turnkey facility offers exceptional value for serious equestrian enthusiasts and investors. Paved drives bring you past rolling pastures and majestic trees to this custom-built home featuring soaring pine ceilings, 23-foot stone fireplace, and polished cherry hardwood floors throughout. The open-concept living area includes built-in entertainment center, wet bar, and loft space with French doors framing the grand fireplace offering expansive views across the pool area, putting green, and the aquifer-fed pond. Continuing thru the large dining area is the gourmet kitchen featuring ample countertop space, custom cabinetry, dual ovens, gas cooktop, and breakfast bar. The breakfast area offers beautiful views and access to the upper deck overlooking the pond and pool area. Master suite occupies private wing with dual walk-in closets, luxury bath with jetted tub, dual vanities, and a walk-in shower. Connected office/sitting room with panoramic windows accesses upper deck and pool area. Adjacent is additional bonus room suitable for gym, studio, or bedroom. Lower level offers a large family/game room with large wet bar, two bedrooms each with private bath, and direct pool access. The expansive multi-level deck with built-in grill, lanai with brick oven, cabana, pool house/studio, resort style pool and spa are accessed with two spiral staircases connecting the two levels. Adjacent to the home is the 4-car oversized garage with workshop and storage area plus an additional bath. The main barn is an MD Barnmaster with zero fire spread rating. Main barn has 35 stalls, multiple grooming/wash areas, feed rooms, hay storage, tack lockers, office and two 2-bedroom apartments. The secondary barn has 8 oversized stalls and is designed for breeding complete with a lab. This well-maintained property has four fenced pastures, 19 paddocks, miles of 4-board fencing, paved drive and parking, professional grade Drinking Post waterers and 10 additional feeding stations. The Morton Building is 60×100 with 2 car lifts, roll up door for RV parking and is HVAC ready. Recent upgrades include new asphalt roofs (2023) and state-of-the-art Trane 454B HVAC systems (March 2025), along with many more 2025 improvements too numerous to list. Additional property available: 10 acres w/ 2,340 sfla guest home plus 12 acres vacant