Make this premier 24-acre equestrian ranch your own personal Valhalla – a secluded, private piece of utopia surrounded by the pristine breathtaking charm of the Old South! As majestic and legendary as the mythical paradise, this premier 24-acre equestrian ranch features a custom-built home and remodeled barn on 15 +/- acres of high and dry pasture land, 9.4 +/- acres of wetlands and stocked fish ponds nestled by historic Spanish moss-draped giant oaks and a well-groomed pine grove accessed via a private automatic gated entrance in a secluded private development. You will be impressed by this modern 2,720 sq. ft. lodge-style retreat – a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home designed and constructed in 2012 by a high-end homebuilder as his forever family home. No expense was spared and no detail overlooked, including extra-thick blown foam attic insulation, extra-thick 2” exterior stucco, luxury solid wood dovetailed cabinets and high-efficiency double-paned windows. Step inside this well-appointed home where the kitchen, dining room, and family room are joined together in an open concept featuring a luxurious 16-foot cathedral ceiling, wood burning fireplace, and a unique wall of windows in the great room offering a panoramic view of the beautiful pond and sprawling picturesque 24-acre property. The kitchen boasts solid surface countertops, solid wood cabinets, soft-close doors/drawers, and new stainless appliances. Meticulous details of design are apparent in the layout and construction of this extremely well-built custom home. The primary suite has a large “his and her” bathroom with double sinks and walk-in tile shower, as well as a walk-in closet. Three other bedrooms on the south side of the home feature a “Jack and Jill” style bathroom convenient for the kids or guests. Home also features a large mudroom/laundry room! Just when you think the “WOW” factor can't be topped, step out the back door to a picture-perfect scene overlooking a natural pond and native wildlife feeding under sprawling oaks. Stroll over to the matching stucco, columned Gazebo-Patio featuring a complete outdoor kitchen and custom swing/firepit area perfect for relaxing during family gatherings and entertaining guests! This unique property offers two ponds stocked and ready for you to catch bass, bluegill and catfish off of a newly-constructed dock complete with new solar lighting. The well house is equipped with a 50-amp power hookup, ready to accommodate an RV -- a definite plus! Extensive improvements made in 2023-24, including: new roofs on home, gazebo and well house, new high-end 5-ton Ruud/Rheem HVAC system, new stainless steel appliances (double-door fridge, stove, microwave, washer), landscaping, 3-board fencing for horse pastures automatic remote controlled front gate and remodeled 1,800 sq. ft. barn, new pond dock with lighting and pond fountain/aerator. The recently-remodeled 60x30 foot barn features a roomy indoor horse stall, horse washing rack, its own well and a private, gated chip rock road. There is adequate room to add additional indoor stalls. A separate 10x16 ft. metal shed provides plenty of storage space for fuel and paint. You could easily build a worker/in-law apartment in the spacious barn or add a guest trailer to the 30 amp RV hookup. Property includes three turn-out pastures surrounded by new 3-board pressure-treated fencing. Are you ready for elegant equestrian ranch living mixed with a modern residential lodge feel? Located only 10 minutes from downtown Perry, 20 minutes from the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico and just a 1 hour drive from Tallahassee, this piece of paradise offers the best of all worlds! Surrounded by the best hunting and fishing Florida has to offer in the last undeveloped portion of the Sunshine State, this is the forever ranch home you have been looking for! Schedule a Private Showing

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