Lakefront Retreat with Custom
1980 Lake Buffum Rd, Fort Meade, FL 33841
285-acre retreat featuring a custom home and private lake.
Type:Land
Property size:
3,194 SFLot size:
285.00 AcresPrice / SF:
$1,283/SF- Added:
- Jun 11, 2024
- Days on Market:
- 722
- Last Refresh:
- May 12 at 8:17 pm
Property Features for 1980 Lake Buffum Rd
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 3,194 SF
- Lot size
- 285.00 Acres
- Property subtype
- Land
Listing agent Reed Fischbach License #FL BK3088661
Listing office Fischbach Land Company
Listing date Jun 11, 2024
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HighLights
- 285± acre retreat featuring a 13± acre private, stocked fishing pond and 5 acres directly on Lake Buffum, offering exceptional fishing.
- Custom‑built 3,194 GSF home with high‑end finishes, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, a metal roof, and a whole‑home generator.
- Includes a party barn and guest apartment ideal for entertaining.
- Improved pastureland perfect for hunting with native oak hammocks, pine stands, palmetto scrub, deer stands, and wildlife feeders.
- Direct access to 1,268‑acre Lake Buffum, providing additional fishing and recreational opportunities.
- Buffered by 3,178± acres of conservation land, ensuring privacy and preserving the natural Florida landscape.
Overview
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.
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Waterfront Land
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Fort Meade
- County
- Polk
- State
- Florida
- Longitude
- -81.6327872
- Latitude
- 27.7878499
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Farm - 285-acre retreat featuring a custom home and private lake.
Where is this farm located?
The property is located at 1980 Lake Buffum Rd Fort Meade, FL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $4,100,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 285± acre retreat featuring a 13± acre private, stocked fishing pond and 5 acres directly on Lake Buffum, offering exceptional fishing.; Custom‑built 3,194 GSF home with high‑end finishes, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, a metal roof, and a whole‑home generator.; Includes a party barn and guest apartment ideal for entertaining.
