1980 Lake Buffum Rd Fort Meade, FL 33841

This 285-acre retreat in Polk County features a custom-built 3,194 GSF home, a party barn, and a guest apartment. The property includes a 5-stand for sporting clays and a 13-acre private fishing pond stocked with largemouth bass, complete with a dock. Improved pastureland is ideal for hunting, with native oak hammocks, pine stands, and palmetto scrub. Additionally, the property offers 5 acres directly on Lake Buffum, providing access to fishing. The land includes 225 feet of direct access onto Lake Buffum, which offers 1,268 acres for fishing largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. Winding trails through native oak hammocks and pine forests are buffered by 3,178 acres of conservation land. Two deer stands and three wildlife feeders are present on the property. The custom-built main house is designed for entertaining and family gatherings, featuring natural sunlight and views of the surrounding ranch. The front porch offers sunset views across Lake Buffum and the land. The exterior includes a metal roof and a whole-home generator. The open main living area flows into the dining room and kitchen, with custom woodwork, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, exposed beams, and high-end finishes. The two-story home provides privacy, with the second bedroom and full bath upstairs next to the loft office. The master bedroom suite includes a gas fireplace, an ensuite bathroom with double vanity, a walk-in closet, and private access to the front porch with a hot tub.