3700 SE 183RD AVENUE ROAD OCKLAWAHA FL 32179 MLS #OM679467

The best of both worlds on Lake Bryant! This unique acreage is graced with majestic granddaddy oaks, fruit trees, and wild game among an expansive 14.53-acre canvas of natural beauty. The spacious classic farmhouse features a large, open-concept living area. It features three ensuite rooms, a mother-in-law suite with a private bath, and an adjacent living room. The upstairs bonus room overlooks the lovely manicured property that is completely fenced and equipped with 5 underground water lines running throughout the backyard, ready for your horse paddocks or nursery.
A peaceful and serene country estate perfectly suited for a multi-generational family home, mini-farm, equestrian estate, homestead, Air B&B, or charming bed & breakfast! Major renovations in 2023-2024. A beautifully updated open kitchen featuring granite countertops custom wood cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. The primary bathroom includes an oversized shower with dual heads, dual sinks, a vanity, and two walk-in closets. New porcelain tile floors throughout the main living areas, new wood laminate upstairs, freshly painted walls, and ceilings in every room. New well pump. A soaring ceiling grand entry with a traditional staircase and stained glass foyer.
This picturesque country home is well-maintained and bursting with potential—a blank canvas, the property allows for a second home, barn, or other structure. The back has a perfect spot for a pool, septic is located in front.
Located just outside of Ocala but yet close enough to amenities, nestled in the Ocala National Forest which hosts a variety of recreation, scenic, and historic areas, 600 lakes, 2 rivers, Silver Springs, Juniper Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Salt Springs, for swimming in crystal clear constant 72° water, skiing, big bass fishing, boating, and kayaking in wilderness waterways with manatees. With almost a ½ million acres of forest to roam, visitors can enjoy year-round camping, birding, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and four-wheeling on designated Jeep and ATV trail systems. 25 minutes to the Villages. Daytona Beach is just 1 hour away, 45 minutes to the World Equestrian Center, and almost equidistant to Gainesville, Daytona, Cedar Key, and Orlando.

300ft of wetland-submerged lake frontage on 850-acre Lake Bryant attracts a plethora of wildlife. Please note, that there is currently no dock, boardwalk, or trail leading to the water’s edge. Please do your due diligence or hire a dock builder to determine permitted access through the property’s approximately 7-acre wetlands. This property is in an environmentally sensitive overlay zone. (ESOZ) Neighbors have built long boardwalks over the wetlands leading to docks but the seller makes no assumptions.
There is a shooting berm and hunting tree stand on-site. (Please do NOT climb) the current owner is an avid hunter and reports an abundant deer population and ample turkey flocks in the wooded portion of the property. Enjoy daily visits from the magnificent peacocks and sandhill cranes that grace the yard. Oversize 2-car side-facing garage w/ extended cement parking pad, large shed, and covered carport. Furniture is negotiable. Zoned A1, No flood insurance required. Original roof 2006. Seller disclosure available, well-maintained home in excellent condition. As-is, Cash Only. *See areal virtual tour link, and property website for more video tours