Presenting a rare opportunity to own an exceptional custom-built 3000+ square foot home perfectly situated for privacy at the end of a gravel road that winds through a nature sanctuary and wildlife haven. It offers 3+ dynamic acres that include a portion of the Black Creek Swamp and plenty of uplands for parking and recreation, room for gardens, chickens and horses, fenced yards for children and pets, and 2 oversized carports with abundant storage. The countryside 3-story towering home looks over the swamp and forest and is thoughtfully situated to be a sanctuary. The dwelling features gorgeous custom woodwork, an elevator that serves all 3 floors, a whole house generator for resiliency and self-sufficiency, and the 2nd and 3rd floors have the ambience of a tree house overlooking the water and the natural setting abundant with wildlife. There are 2 cozy screened porches with fans for relaxing, an expansive 2nd floor open-air deck for grilling and entertaining and a lower deck on the ground level that transitions right out to the swamp. This homestead provides an environment that is peaceful and calming and also offers abundant space for country living. 3RD FLOOR – PRIMARY BEDROOM overlooking the swamp, a huge closet the size of a bedroom, a utility room and a full bathroom with ample cabinetry and storage a shower that looks out to nature and the water. 2ND FLOOR is the main living area and has a powder room – KITCHEN features beautiful custom wood cabinetry, a new stainless dishwasher and fridge, a stove with a gridle in the middle, a bar beneath an attractive stained-glass window which connects the space to the living room. LIVING ROOM has soaring custom wood ceilings and is expansive. DINING spaces are on the both sides of the kitchen (or one could be a butler’s pantry) OFFICE is perfect for an executive work at home space and/or crafting area and has built ins and a command center style U-shaped desk, including windows with views of the swamp and forest. 1ST FLOOR: 2 Bedrooms and a Full Bath with storage closet – The medium size bedroom opens to a screened porch and the South yard and the 2nd room is L-shaped with space for a Bedroom and/or another living room, theatre or recreational room and it opens to the West yard and to the covered deck that transitions to the swamp. A spiral staircase connects the 3 Floors on the East side of the home and the residential elevator is on the West side. The home was originally built in 1978 and was remodeled in 2003. The first floor was remodeled in 2024. It is truly one-of-a-kind, designed and constructed by masterful builders. | Ownership also comes with access to a plethora of Community amenities including: air conditioned Community Center with stage for plays and concerts and chef's dream kitchen suitable for feeding 200+ guests; a cook deck for grilling and frying, a cook camp with grill large enough for a pig, tub for brining, outdoor sink, wood fired pizza oven; a playground for children to enjoy, an outdoor stage and amphitheater for private concerts, weddings, celebrations and picnics; a basketball / pickleball / tennis court, a volleyball court and pétanque court for exercising and socializing, a brick bonfire pit for gatherings and memorials, miles of windings trails through the forest and meandering boardwalks through and over Black Creek Swamp; a 90 acre Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Preserve (No hunting allowed); and an optional membership to the Land Coop Pool Coop (extra fee). The most magical part of home is the MLC Community its in - a place where the neighbors know and support one another through all of life’s seasons. Friends and families gather to celebrate life events and holidays and work together on common visions. The kids play and roam safely in the 340+ acre North Florida forest surrounding Black Creek Watershed. A place where love and compassion flourish and growth is fostered. If you’re looking for an intentional community and a safe refuge, this is it!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

October 28, 2024 — 19 days ago

Listing Office:

Coldwell Banker Hartung

Office Phone:

850-386-6160

MLS ID:

378473

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Coldwell Banker Hartung

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