Listings by Amy Lord

Exceptional 10-Acre Farm for Horse or Cattle Enthusiasts Welcome to this stunning 10-acre farm, where country charm and modern amenities blend to create the perfect property for equestrian or cattle enthusiasts. A paved asphalt driveway welcomes you to a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, spanning 3,084 total square feet, complete with new luxury vinyl flooring and country-inspired accents throughout. With a fresh coat of paint, this light-filled home offers the best of both comfort and functionality. The spacious kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring ample cabinetry, generous counter space, a pantry, and a cozy dining nook that opens to picturesque views of the lush pasture and the sparkling inground pool with jacuzzi. Large windows flood the home with natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere. The master suite is a retreat of its own, with sliding glass doors leading directly to the pool area, a walk-in dual shower, and a built-in tub for added relaxation. An inside laundry room, separate media room with a storage closet, and an office provide ample functionality and flexibility. Step out to the back porch, complete with dual ceiling fans, where you can relax and enjoy the view of the back pasture and pool area. The front of the home features an attached portico for easy access to the front door, along with a charming front porch area. The circular driveway offers additional convenience and aesthetic appeal. The farm’s infrastructure is designed for convenience and utility, with a 36x45 open-air pole barn that’s ideal for housing additional vehicles or farm equipment. The 53x40 metal building with three large garage bays includes an air-conditioned office area and a separate storage room, making it perfect for managing farm operations or storing equipment. The garage space provides ample room for working on equipment or meeting storage needs. Partially fenced with durable no-climb fencing and top board, the rich soil and gated entry make this land an ideal setting for horses, cattle, or other livestock. This property is an ideal canvas for building your dream farm or simply enjoying the peaceful rural lifestyle surrounded by your animals. Located in an enviable area, you’re only 14 miles from the World Equestrian Center, 14 miles from HITS Showgrounds, 12 miles to shopping and restaurants, 27 miles to the Gulf of Mexico, and 20 miles to downtown Ocala. This farm offers the perfect combination of rural tranquility and proximity to premier equestrian venues and amenities.

Stylish Florida Home with Private Orange Grove and Stunning Lake Views Enjoy the very best of southern living with this quintessential Florida home on 13.74 acres and overlooking a picturesque lake where a 10 lb., 9 oz. bass was caught just this spring! The fully landscaped and irrigated property includes a freshly painted lovely two-bedroom, two-bath home (2015) with 2,462 sq. ft. of living space, attached two-car garage, a Morton building with a one-bedroom apartment, and an in-ground pool with lanai--all surrounded by the private orange grove and fruit orchard. As you step up to the main home’s welcoming veranda and through its stately front entry, you’ll first notice the spacious open-concept split floorplan, gorgeous wood flooring, and elegant fireplace. But soon, you’ll see the space is enhanced by a soaring cupola lined with windows to bring in plenty of natural light. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, solid hickory cabinetry, an eat-in bar with pendant lighting, an island, a pantry, and stainless-steel appliances. With breathtaking views of the lake, the breakfast nook is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee. Next is the sizeable master bedroom with a walk-in closet and access to the pool/lanai. Its en suite master bath features a double-bowl sink, luxurious shower with glass enclosure and decorative tile accents, tub, linen closet, and water closet. Across the main living area, you’ll find a bonus room perfect for a home office or study with lake views, built-in desk, cabinetry, and architectural niches. Down the hallway is a second bedroom, also with pool access, and a guest bath with ample storage, lots of counter space, and a tiled shower with glass enclosure. There is also a convenient laundry room with cabinets, counter space, closet, and sink. From the main living area, the pool and lanai, both within a vast screened enclosure, are accessible through sliding glass doors. This capacious outdoor living space, accentuated by elegant design elements, provides an enticing private retreat. Entertain guests, enjoy leisurely poolside dinners, or just relax in the hot tub after a long day. A few of the extra items the sellers took in building this home are in-wall tubing for pest-control, no pressure wood was used at all and Icynene foam insulation in ceiling; As we moved to the outside, we follow the concrete driveway around to the 1890 square foot Morton building built in 2014, which boasts garage space for equipment, cars, toys, tools, and much more, an attractive 435 square foot one-bedroom apartment with kitchen and full bath, and a wraparound covered patio/carport. And if that’s not enough, some of the other great features of the property include: Two wells (one 5-inch & one 10-inch); a small, fenced side yard for the dogs; a pond loaded with koi; approximately 1,000 producing navel orange trees along with plum, peach, persimmon, and pear trees, and several yummy blueberry bushes. The location couldn’t be better. Just minutes from The Villages, with dining, shopping, entertainment, healthcare, recreation, and more.

Enchanting Elegance on 4.52 Acres of Woodland Beauty. If you appreciate fine quality, custom craftsmanship, and attention to detail, this elegant country home in The Village at Hidden Lakes cannot be surpassed. The property’s almost magical ambiance is apparent even at first glance, from the gated entrance flanked by pillars of granite block hand-cut from historic curbstones, to the verdant woodland-style landscaping, to the home’s custom brick-accented exterior and one-of-a kind details. In its idyllic setting, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home with 4,143 total sq. ft. boasts 3,162 sq. ft. of living space. From the moment you step into the foyer, you are greeted with a great room that can only be called majestic with its high coffered ceiling and rich wood-look laminate flooring. A cherrywood built-in entertainment center with cabinet lighting bespeaks sophistication and timeless appeal. The space extends into a sitting room reminiscent of a country manor with stunning cypress woodwork and a custom-crafted brick fireplace highlighted by unique stone accents. The home’s three bedrooms are well-spaced throughout the floorplan to provide privacy. The first bedroom, a spacious guest room situated just to the right of the foyer, features a recessed window, lots of natural light, a walk-in closet, and a private bath, complete with granite countertop, wood vanity, and a tub/shower combo with decorative tile. At the other end of the great room, we find the generous master bedroom, broad windows filling its interior with abundant daylight, creating an open, airy feel while providing views of the property’s serene outdoor surroundings. A second door leads to the sitting room. Two walk-in closets, each with the luxury of built-in cherrywood organizers, provide storage for clothing, shoes, and accessories galore. Next, the master bath boasts tiled flooring, dual sinks and wood vanities with granite countertops, a large water closet with corner cabinet, a tiled shower with glass enclosure, and a soaking tub. Next, we move across the main living area to the capacious gourmet kitchen. Perfect for preparing your favorite delectable creations or entertaining guests, this dream kitchen denotes tasteful elegance with gorgeous granite countertops, opulent wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, pendant accent lighting, eat-in bar, an island with even more storage, and a tiled backsplash that looks like a work of art. This space also includes a breakfast nook, but for a more formal gathering, the splendid dining room with bay window and classic architectural elements provides the perfect backdrop. Past the kitchen is sure to be one of the favorite rooms of the house: the study. With its built-in bookcases and peaceful view, this room is perfect for a home office or a relaxing reading retreat. Down the hall reside the guest bath—again featuring a granite countertop, tub/shower combo, and a linen closet—and the third bedroom, another comfortable, welcoming space filled with dappled sunlight and lush views of the shaded yard for your guests to enjoy. The home also features a convenient laundry room with plenty of counter space, copious cabinetry, a large sink, a storage closet, and access to the attached garage. Stepping outside from the breakfast nook/kitchen, we first come to a screened lanai with tiled floor which then leads to a tumbled-stone patio with soaring screened enclosure. As with the home itself, the lovely park-like setting of the property’s outdoor space displays artistic design along with the care and skill of a true master stone mason and artisan. Towering granddaddy oaks, maples, pines, and bald cypress provide welcome shade for the tranquil outdoor seating vignettes for reading, meditation, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature. A picture-perfect entertainment area features a Pennsylvania bluestone patio with a pergola, handcrafted cypress-and-stone seating area, and a magnificent brick fireplace constructed to emulate the chimney of a historic New England mansion. The nearby shed and workshop is both functional and attractive, built with a rare attention to detail. A concrete ramp leading into the shed makes moving equipment in and out a breeze. There is also an attached stall or additional storage space provided under roof with a paver-stone floor. Other features of the property include: A 3-zone HVAC, foam insulation throughout, a generator hookup, gas grill hookup, and an external electric panel, which could be used to provide power for a pool or other outdoor structure. From the Village at Hidden Lakes, with its quiet, paved streets, it is an easy drive to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment in Williston, Ocala, or Gainesville. Enjoy hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, and more at the area’s many nature parks and attractions. Only about a 45-minute drive to fishing and boating on the Gulf, too! Don’t miss this select property that is beautifully maintained, exquisitely constructed, and aesthetically pleasing indoors and out.