4900 J JACKSON ROAD, Fort Meade, FL 33841 - Polk County

Begin your homesteading/ranching adventure here and now! Self-sufficiency; family compound; commercial endeavors, event venue… so many opportunities on this beautiful 20+ acres with residence, pastures, fencing, barns, sheds, 1+ acre pond, & so much more… all privately nestled amongst the heavenly scent of orange blossoms! As you approach you’ll find the perimeter completely fenced with barbed wire. The driveway is lined with newly planted Longleaf Pines & flanked by large Bahia livestock pastures. As you step onto the screened porch running the width of the front of the home you can enjoy long range views of the property. Inside, the living, kitchen & dining areas are open & welcoming, enabling interaction between the cook & family or friends! Meal prep is a breeze w/extra space provided by the island. The gas range is powered by a 50 gal propane tank. Moving toward the back of the house you’ll find a laundry/pantry closet to the right, full bath with tub/shower to the left, followed by the master suite w/walk-in shower to the right. The second bedroom/office is at the rear w/French doors leading to the 16x33 back screened porch. 6 ceiling fans & 2 large screen TVs make this an entertaining oasis for large or small gatherings all while enjoying views of the pond & incredible sunsets! Stepping down from the porch, you’ll find everything you need for establishing & continuing your homesteading lifestyle. To the left is a fenced off area with an irrigated food forest & herb garden… along with an above ground pool to cool off in when the day’s work is done! To the west a small outbuilding houses a gorgeous bathroom, along w/water, septic & 50 amp hookup for an RV. Just to the north of the home, a 24x40 insulated metal pole barn has several work areas. One area has a roll up bay door & currently houses freezers, equipment, etc. Thru the swinging doors, right, find an expansive kitchen/canning/food prep area. The commercial oven/range/griddle is serviced by a 100 gal propane tank making all the baking/preserving/processing activities a piece of cake! Other features in this space: Mini-split with heating coil; tankless water heater; stainless 3 compartment sink; dishwasher; washer/dryer; and 8x10 walk-in pantry w/separate AC that was built to be converted to a walk-in cooler or freezer. West of the kitchen are 3 large animal pens previously used for goats, along with a 20x25 metal building w/stalls, water & electric. Slightly south are 3 hog pens w/water. Moving east, find a small metal supply shed, a wooden workshop barn with electric, and a wooden ‘she shed’ with water, electric & AC. The poultry area has 9 pens w/chicken coops, nesting boxes, etc. The 22x60 newly planted garden has rich, amended soil, irrigation & is fenced to keep the critters out! 3 additional metal storage buildings are in this central area. To the east is a 25x36 divided kennel/pen w/water, along with additional RV water & 30 amp hookup. Behind the pens, a 1/3 mile long walking & ATV trail runs thru the Oak Hammock, all just north of the beautiful 1+ acre pond, with the potential to be stocked & always providing immense enjoyment observing the wildlife attracted to it or as a backdrop to the incredible sunsets. Alternatively can be used as a livestock watering hole! Rest easy knowing protection is provided by security lighting near the home & a 24KW Generac generator with 500 gal underground propane tank servicing the entire compound. The only thing missing is YOU!

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