Description

Virtually Staged. Owner-designed, permitted & built to Code Plus-Plus structural standards that farexceed Florida building code - this extraordinary 6BR/4BA equestrian estate on 10.5protected acres is a rare convergence of fortress-level construction, generational landvalue, multiple income streams, and irreplaceable natural surroundings. Whether you arean equestrian, an investor, a multigenerational family, or someone seeking true self-sufficiency, this property delivers. It is just looking for a discerning Buyer ready to put intheir personal designer touch.Nearly 9,000 SF under the roof encompassing 4,884 SF under heat/air: main floorresidence (2,472 SF) with 2 bedrooms and 3 kitchens; private 3BR/1BA upstairsapartment with soaring vaulted ceilings and full kitchen (1,758 SF); and a studioapartment (560 SF) perfect for a farm hand or even AIRBNB. Additional space includes a1,344 SF unfinished first floor (48'x28'), a 1,200 SF 4-car built-in garage and workshop(30x40), 864 SF of above-garage storage (24'x36'), and a 1,600 SF coveredconcrete wrap-around porch (160'x10'). A 2-space carport on the western side easilyconverts to 3-space by removing the 36' wood picket rail. Total bedrooms: 2 on the firstfloor, 3 on the second, and 1 in the studio - 6 bedrooms total.Construction upgrades include 2x8 South Yellow Pine pressure-treated exterior framing,5/8" CDX plywood sheathing, R-26 exterior wall insulation, R-30 between floors, R-38roof insulation, and R-19 interior wall insulation for exceptional energy efficiency andsound reduction. 5/8 drywall on all ceilings (1/2 on walls), Class 5 commercial floortiles, and DuraRock shower walls with R-30 felt membrane. The commercial-grade 26-gauge metal roof features a double membrane, continuous ridge vent, and 50-yearasphalt shingles - earning the highest wind mitigation rating available in Florida. Theresult: homeowners' insurance of just $3,400/year while neighboring properties pay$5,000-$9,000 annually. Two-zone Lennox R-454B A/C units replaced August 2025.400-amp buried electric service with buried lines to both lots.Truly off-grid capable: private 2HP well with 160-ft depth and 110-ft casing, full 3-stageIspring whole-house water treatment system installed November 2025, and gravity flowseptic system - complete self-sufficiency engineered from the ground up.Fully permitted and registered with Lake County and the State of Florida since 2007, theequestrian operation has 19 years of continuous boarding history. The permitted 110-MPH wind load-rated barn has 11 stalls - board at current capacity generating$2,030/month or scale to full occupancy for $6,050/month gross. No horse traileringrequired - direct trail access to Seminole State Forest and Rock Springs RunPreserve. 7-zone irrigation with 4,000 LF of Schedule 40 PVC, room for a future ridingarena, fully fenced perimeter, and a gated concrete driveway with white board fencing.Within the Wekiva River Protection Zone (20-acre minimum for any new SFRdevelopment) - no future development possible on any adjacent parcel. Flood Zone X- no flood insurance required. Agriculture zoning. No HOA. 10.5 rectangular acres.Minutes to SR-429, Orlando, Mount Dora, and the World Equestrian Center corridor.Lakes School District. Appraised at $1.18M in March 2026. AS-IS Listing.