One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This exceptional 43+ acre lakefront estate on Lake Mason offers a rare opportunity to own a private North Florida retreat surrounded by natural beauty. With extensive shoreline along the lake, the property provides an ideal setting for boating, swimming, fishing, and year-round… Read More outdoor recreation while enjoying peaceful water views.
The home is designed to capture the landscape with soaring cathedral ceilings and dramatic three-story windows that bring in abundant natural light and frame the lake and forest beyond. The spacious layout includes five bedrooms and three bathrooms, with a bathroom conveniently located on each level.
The open kitchen and living area create a welcoming central gathering space and flow directly to large first- and second-floor decks overlooking the lake, offering excellent outdoor living areas for relaxing, entertaining, and taking in the surrounding scenery. A beautiful built-in fireplace provides warmth and character during cooler months, while the private dock allows easy access for boating, jet skis, and other water activities.
The land itself is truly distinctive. Much of the acreage consists of native longleaf pine forest, one of the Southeast’s most important and increasingly rare ecosystems. Longleaf pine forests once dominated the southeastern coastal plain but now remain only in limited areas due to development and historic harvesting. These forests support a unique ecological community and provide valuable habitat for native wildlife.
The property’s healthy forest canopy and proximity to the lake create excellent conditions for wildlife and native plants. Sightings may include bald eagles, sandhill cranes, fox squirrels, gopher tortoises, and other native species, making the land particularly appealing for outdoor recreation, hunting, birdwatching, and nature observation.
Recent improvements include new Hardie board siding, a rebuilt composite deck, updated deck handrails, new Andersen windows in the bedrooms and kitchen, new kitchen appliances, and a refurbished and extended dock, enhancing both comfort and functionality.
The property has been actively stewarded through responsible forest management practices and participation in agricultural and conservation programs that support the longleaf ecosystem. Professional forestry management and controlled burns have helped maintain the health of the forest while reducing wildfire risk and encouraging native plant growth.
Located just minutes from Melrose and Keystone Heights, and within an easy commute to Gainesville and the University of Florida, the property offers a rare balance of privacy, natural surroundings, and convenient access to nearby communities.
This unique lakefront property combines acreage, water access, and a rare native forest ecosystem, creating exceptional possibilities for recreation, retreat, or private estate living. Read Less
Courtesy of FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE 904-996-9144
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
0
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Beds
5
Full Baths
3
Square Ft.
2,563
Lot Size
43.51 Acres
Year Built
1982
MLS Number
GC538469
Additional Details
Property Access
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road, Road Surface: Paved
Appliances & Equipment
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Other equipment: Fire Pit, Irrigation Equipment, Private Entrance
Basement
Finished
Building
Built in 1982, Living area: 2563, Living area units: Square Feet, Building faces North, Levels: Three Or More, Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior Features
Patio/Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Fire Pit, Private Entrance
Fireplaces
Basement, Wood Burning
Floors
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Foundation
Basement, Block
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Stone Counters, Thermostat
Laundry
Inside
Lot
43.51 acres, Conservation Area, Private
Parking
Driveway
Property
Completed, Water
Roof
Metal
Sewer
Septic Tank
Taxes
Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 34-09-23-0000-0101-0000, Public Survey Range: 23, Public Survey Section: 34, Annual Amount: $5,384, Legal Description: PT OF E 1/2 OF E 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OR 293 P 895 + OR1810 P1557 PARCEL 2 AES25-000004- see deed, Year: 2025, Zoning: AG
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Water Source: Well
Water Features
Lake Front
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