$329,000

About this home

Great property just north of Newberry FL in Alachua County and just east of US Highway 27/41. Beautiful 5+ acres for country living surrounded by 116 acres of cattle pastures and old live oak groves. Classic Florida! This home is perfect for peace and quiet! Planted to the nines by a master botanist, there is a forest with trails, a fire pit, and campsites, filled with many varieties of plants like ginger, lilies, cast iron, ferns, philodendron, shrimp plants, and bamboo. There is a small pond bordered by red fountain grass with a huge cactus garden behind it. Rare specimens from expeditions all throughout South America. The banks are planted with weeping willow and bald cypress. A horse lovers dream, there are 4 paddocks with run-in sheds, hot-wire, and "no climb" top boards. Water to every paddock! There are multiple coops for poultry as well. The yard features multiple butterfly gardens With fig, banana, and citrus trees around the house. There is also a secret garden planted with apple trees, drift roses, and a fountain, surrounded by Japanese boxwood. The 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 832 square foot house contains upgrades including Wireless Surveillance System, Security Lights, Wood Flooring throughout, Bathroom with Tile, Gas stove and oven. Detached 200 sq ft utility building. New Metal Roof in 2023. New Agricultural Well Tank and Manifold in 2024.this is a perfect fit for simple living! It also includes an outdoor, 350 square foot live able shed with an Air-conditioner and 30 amps power perfect for a guest house, office, or tiny home. The main property entrance has an Electric Gate with separate gate access at the north end of the parcel! There are two 12x24 greenhouses on site one planted full of pineapple and the other needing new poly cover to be filled with your hearts desire. Zoned Agriculture. LOW TAXES! There is 90 amps power and water routed to a building site on the front acre with 6 power and hose points. This property is zoned for 2 houses which is rare for parcels in this area. Border of the building site is lined with fruit trees such as citrus, fig, pomegranate, and elderberry. Landscaped to the nines with edible fruits, native plants, flowers, and cacti. All kinds of wildlife pass through the property daily. Secluded and private, 360 scenic views, close to everything you need in Newberry, High Springs, Jonesville, and Alachua. 20 minutes from the fresh water springs, San Felasco State Park, Gatorback Motocross Park, Watermelon Pond, and Saarinen Preserve. A nature lovers dream and turnkey homestead!

Property details

MLS #

MFRGC528184

Property type

Single Family Residence

Subdivision

N/A

Status

Active

Days on market

1

On market date

February 11, 2025

Stories

N/A

Total bathrooms

1

Garage spaces

N/A

Parking spaces

N/A

Lot size

5.11 acres

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)