Architectural Style: Historic

Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned

Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Interior Features: Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s)

Flooring: Wood

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Connected

Cooling: Central Air

Heating: Central

Water Source: Well

Sewer: Septic Tank

Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Roof: Metal

Parking Features: Additional Parking; Gated

Lot Features: Agricultural; Easement Access; Wetlands; Wooded

View: Lake; Trees/Woods

Waterfront Features: Lake Front

Fencing: Privacy; Wire

Current Use: Agricultural; Single Family

Road Surface Type: Asphalt

Possession: Close Of Escrow

Listing Terms: Assumable; Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Room Types: Bathroom 2; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom

beadboard walls and ceilings, and authentic millwork preserved with care. Two wood-burning fireplaces, one in the great room and one in the primary suite, create inviting spaces to gather and unwind. The sunroom and the bonus room offer versatility and plenty of natural light perfect for reading, hobbies, or a quiet home office. The kitchen blends character and convenience with refinished original cabinetry, a composite farm sink, dishwasher, new refrigerator, and glass-top stove. Every upgrade honors the home's heritage while ensuring long-term comfort, including a brand-new metal roof (2025) and numerous mechanical updates for worry-free ownership. A scenic driveway easement leads you to your own private, gated entrance, where the property opens up into a serene, park-like retreat. Here, manicured beauty meets natural wilderness of the property includes lush wetlands near the lake's edge, creating a rich habitat for deer, turkeys, and countless bird species that enhance the property's peaceful, natural charm. Enjoy quiet mornings on the back deck, peaceful afternoons watching wildlife, and golden sunsets reflecting on the water. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a winter escape, or a multi-generational family compound, this property offers privacy, space, and soul in one extraordinary package. Located just 35 minutes from the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, and minutes to Gainesville, Melrose, and Hawthorne, this lakeside retreat combines historic beauty, modern comfort, and accessibility to everything North Central Florida has to offer. With no HOA, an assumable mortgage option with a very low interest rate, this one-of-a-kind property invites you to continue its story where history, nature, and comfort meet on the peaceful shores of Lake Jeffords. And if you're dreaming bigger  the neighboring 9.34-acre property is also for sale (MLS#2090796)! Together, these parcels create an incredible opportunity to build a family compound, fish camp, Airbnb retreat, or even bring the farm and make your lakeside dreams a reality. Improvements Include: New Metal Roof - 2025, New Well & Pump (2023) - with warranty, Water Purification System (2023), Electric Car Charging Station (2024), Septic Tank Pumped (2023), New HVAC (2023) with 10-year warranty, Refrigerator (2025), dishwasher (2024), Farm sink (2022), Glass-top stove (2021).