Are you looking for a unique piece of property in the heart of Ocala, Florida that you can make your own? I may have found you the perfect one.
Come home to beautiful black board and rail fencing and drive up a Live Oak lined driveway. If you’re someone like me who owns a “dogs welcome, people tolerated” door mat, you’ll appreciate the curved iron gate and light gray columns that will greet your guests.
As you drive up to the house, you’ll be able to check on all your horses, who are hopefully grazing happily in their manicured pastures, instead of trying to find new ways to injure themselves and cost you as much money as possible (a girl can dream, right?).
Once you’ve arrived, step onto the beautiful flagstone front porch. Any barn dog would be thrilled to watch the farm from the comfort of this wide and spacious porch. Starting at the front of the house, it wraps around and extends halfway down the side. I would spend hours on this porch, sipping lemonade and watching my horses in the pasture.
The real drama of this house begins when you walk through the front door and are greeted by French-inspired architecture.
This home may be only 2000 square feet, but it has a presence akin to any mansion. If I lived in this house, I would wear those slim French cigar pants and a blouse every day. All guests would have to have their hair in a chignon and use phrases like “je ne sais quoi” and “sacre bleu!”
Walking into the living room, the first thing you’ll notice is the massive column that holds the fireplace and television. Adorned with intricate woodwork at the top, you’ll be required to watch artful black and white documentaries in order to match the overall vibe. This living room feels quite tall, thanks to the 10-foot ceilings and multi-layered crown moulding. A chair rail and wainscotting add even more texture to the room.
Feel like you’re walking through the walls of a French manor as you exit the living room through an arched doorway supported by two graceful pillars, each of which are crowned with intricate moulding. Doorways supported by pillars or columns and topped with moulding are a definite theme throughout the home.
If you’re like me and you practice self-care by taking a way-too-long bubble bath with a glass of wine and a good book, then the master bathroom may just sell this house for you. An extra large corner bathtub complete with back-massaging jets will make you never want to get out of the tub. A tub like this is especially perfect for when you inevitably fall off your horse. (It happens to all of us, am I right?)
The cabinets in this kitchen are to die for. These beautiful glass-fronted cabinets will show off your perfectly matched and elegant dining ware. I can absolutely see this kitchen being the life of the party, with friends and family gathering around the granite island to discuss their last riding lesson. Or, picture yourself cooking over the sink with what looks to be a great view of your horse lounging in their well-ventilated and bright run-in shed.
This house is set up for drama. Throw open these glass double doors to make a sparkling entrance to your own dining room, where your guests will be waiting for you. The elegant details embedded into the glass are perfectly complemented by the gorgeous and intricate decorative moulding above the door. The dining room itself may be on the small side, but the beautifully curved arched doorway and intricate chandelier give it the presence of a room twice its size.
The magic of this property extends far beyond the house itself. Encompassing 21 acres, this property also includes six stalls, paddocks, feeders, and run-in sheds. If you’re not a fan of lugging around hoses or filling water buckets, this property is for you, as all paddocks have automatic waterers.
Bring your working student or live-in barn manager! This property features a one bedroom mobile home, complete with its own mini front porch and concrete patio with rudimentary grill. I can just see the barn parties now– boarders and management alike cooking hot dogs and drinking beer on a dusky summer evening.
It’s important to note that while this property does not have a formal barn, the owner is a career builder and would consider creating a custom barn for the buyer, which only adds to the property’s limitless potential. The beautifully maintained pastures are bordered by a galloping track that extends all the way around the property. Just imagine how convenient it would be to condition your horse for your next event on your very own track. Plus, this property has a round pen and hot walker to conveniently cool out your horse when you can’t do it yourself.
If you’re looking for a pocket-sized property (by Ocala standards) with a lot of personality, this is absolutely the home for you. Learn more about this horse farm on the Ocala Horse Properties website.
