1980 Lake Buffum Road E Fort Meade, FL 33841 - LAKE BUFFUM
For Sale MLS# T3533019
2 beds 3 baths 2,144 sq ft Single Family
Details for 1980 Lake Buffum Road E
MLS# T3533019
Description for 1980 Lake Buffum Road E, Fort Meade, FL, 33841 - LAKE BUFFUM
Spectacular, NATURAL FLORIDA SANCTUARY awaits the ultimate outdoor enthusiast! This outdoor hideaway with 285+/- acres boasts a custom-built 3,194 GSF home, pool, party barn, guest apartment, 5-stand for sporting clays, a 13+/- acre private fishing pond- stocked with largemouth bass and dock, improved pastureland, ideal hunting grounds with native, untouched oak hammocks, pine stands and palmetto scrub. Also included with the property are 5 buildable acres directly on Lake Buffum for quick access to some of the best fishing found in Polk County! This property has it all! Hunting, Fishing, entertaining, and relaxing in the beauty and privacy this sanctuary provides. Enjoy the picturesque sunsets on the private dock, while casting a line for largemouth bass on this 13-acre private fishing pond. The 5-acre buildable lot on Lake Buffum provides 225 feet of direct access on Lake Buffum. You will enjoy 1,268 acres of ideal fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish right from the shoreline. Imagine waking up to the tranquil sound of lapping waves and the promise of a day filled with fishing adventures steps away from your doorstep, without the hassle of traveling, leaving you with more quality time spent outdoors. Explore the many winding trails through native oak hammocks, pine stands, and palmetto scrub, buffered by 3,178± acres of conservation land. Enjoy the outdoors and all the wild game this property has to offer! The custom-built main house is the heart of the ranch. Designed for entertaining and family gatherings, the home offers glorious waves of natural sunlight and spectacular views of the surrounding ranch. The welcoming front porch boasts gorgeous sunset views across Lake Buffum and the land. The timeless exterior is built to withstand the Florida seasons with a metal roof, and a 25 kW whole home generator. As you step through the front doors you will be welcomed into the open and airy main living area that flows seamlessly into the dining room and kitchen. Custom cypress woodwork, vaulted ceilings, hickory hardwood floors and cabinets, exposed beams, high-end finishes, and meticulous maintenance are some of the reasons why this home makes such a unique and lasting impression. The two-story home provides extreme privacy as the second bedroom and full bath are upstairs, next to the loft office. The master bedroom suite provides a sanctuary to relax with a gas fireplace, an ensuite bathroom with double vanity, walk-in-closet, and private access to the front porch where a hot tub awaits for you to unwind and enjoy the breathtaking country sunsets. Guess can make themselves at home within the privacy of their own 2-bedroom barn apartment, Located on the second floor of the the toy storage barn, the 784 SF apartment is equipped with a full kitchen, living room, and bathroom. The space is functional and spacious, with the best views of the property from the large screened-in porch. Good times will abound within the air-conditioned party barn with a built-in wet bar, private bathroom, outdoor fire pit, custom-built 5-stand for shooting sporting clays, two deer stands, and three wildlife feeders. This sportsman's paradise has it all! Flora, Fauna, Farm and FUN! Make an appointment to explore and experience this paradise today!
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Farm
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3
Lot Size: 284.84 Acres
Square Feet: 2,144 sq ft
Year Built: 2005
Stories: 2 Story
Construction: Vinyl Siding
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Foundation: Slab
County: Polk
School Information
Elementary: Frostproof Elem
Middle: Frostproof Middle Se
High: Frostproof Middle - Senior High
Room Information
Main Floor
Porch: 11.2x46
Foyer: 6.9x4.5
Bathroom 1: 4.5x5.5
Laundry: 10.75x10
Primary Bathroom: 9.3x9.5
Primary Bedroom: 17.9x19.4
Dining Room: 12.2x8.1
Living Room: 12x17
Kitchen: 13.5x14.1
Upper Floor
Bathroom 2: 9.4x4.5
Bedroom 2: 10.9x17.4
Loft: 7.2x7.6
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Interior Features
Flooring: Luxury Vinyl,Wood
Fireplaces: Gas, Primary Bedroom
Additional Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Split Bedrooms, High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Eat-In Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters, Wood Cabinets
Utilities
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Other Utilities: Electricity Connected,High Speed Internet Available,Propane
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Electric, Central
Exterior / Lot Features
Parking Description: Circular Driveway, driveway, Covered
Roof: Metal
Pool: Above Ground
Lot View: Lake,Pond,Trees/Woods,Water
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: French Patio Doors, Lighting, Enclosed, Screened, Front Porch, Porch, Covered, Rear Porch, Irregular Lot, Cleared, Farm, Pasture, Outside City Limits
Waterfront Details
Standard Water Body: LAKE BUFFUM
Water Front Features: Pond, Lake Front, Lake Privileges
Driving Directions
From Bartow, Florida, Take US-98/ Hwy 17 S (3.8 miles) Turn left onto Homeland-Garfield Road (4.7 miles) Continue on Sinkhole Road. Drive to Lake Buffum Road North (9.8 miles) Turn Left onto Sinkhole Road (2.5 miles) Turn Right onto Surveyors Lake Road (0.2 miles) Slight Right onto Murphy Road (1.5 miles) Continue onto Lake Buffum Road North (5.6 miles)
Financial Considerations
Tax/Property ID: 27-31-17-000000-011040
Tax Amount: 4014.09
Tax Year: 2023
A broker reciprocity listing courtesy: FISCHBACH LAND COMPANY LLC
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Sales History & Tax Summary for 1980 Lake Buffum Road E
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