21115 179Th St, Hawthorne, FL 32640

This exceptional 79.31-acre mixed-use property in Hawthorne, Florida (Alachua County, zip code 32640) offers a unique blend of tranquility and opportunity. The main residence boasts 2,401 square feet, featuring three bedrooms and three bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, oak hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, 64 Anderson casement windows, and 1,100 square feet of screened porches and decks. A charming 480-square-foot guest cottage with heart-pine floors adds to the property's appeal. Outdoor amenities include a private 5-acre lake stocked with bass and perch, a 55,000-gallon saltwater pool (screened and solar-heated), and miles of hiking trails. Agricultural potential is significant, with a 20-acre pasture, 25 acres of mature pine forest, and a one-acre fenced garden featuring irrigation. Infrastructure includes a 1,200-square-foot enclosed barn with a concrete slab and power, solar arrays for the home and pool, two wells (one with a 5HP pump), and a buried propane tank. Mature landscaping includes various fruit trees. The property is zoned for additional buildings, presenting opportunities for expansion into a family estate, farm stay rentals, or a wedding venue. Located just 25 minutes from Gainesville and Ocala, this 2,851-square-foot property, built in 2000, is offered at $2,100,000 with fee simple ownership. This serene retreat, adjacent to 4,000 acres of conservation land, provides unparalleled privacy and versatility.