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1980 Lake Buffum Rd E, Fort Meade, FL 33841

$4,100,000
285 acres
Active
$150k drop
Est $20,423/mo

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!

2,144
Sq feet
2
Beds
2
Full baths
1
1/2 bath
2005
Built

Location

Street address
1980 Lake Buffum Rd E
Elevation
141 feet
Coordinates
27.788, -81.6332

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)

Property details

Acreage
284.84 acres
MLS #
MFRMLS T3533019
Posted

Property taxes

2023
$4,014

Parcels

  • 27-31-17-000000-011040

Legal description

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Subtype
Farm

Lot

Waterfront
Lake Front, Waterfront
Features
Dock

Exterior

Parking
Carport, Covered, Driveway
Features
French Doors, Lighting, Pool

Structure

Heating
Central, Electric, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
Central Air
Materials
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Metal

Interior

Room Count
12
Rooms
Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft
Flooring
Vinyl, Wood
Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Nearby schools

NameLevelDistrictDescription
Frostproof ElemElementary
Frostproof Middle SeMiddle
Frostproof Middle - Senior HighHigh

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Mar 12, 2025Price drop$4,100,000$150,000 -3.5%MFRMLS
June 17, 2024New listing$4,250,000MFRMLS
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This 284.84-acre property is located at 1980 Lake Buffum Rd E in Fort Meade, FL 33841. The property is available for sale for $4,100,000. It has a 2,144 sq ft 2 bedroom, 2 bath house built in 2005.

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