$695,000

Just 3 miles south of Monticello, FL and only 2.5 miles from I-10, this 10.45 acre working homestead has been thoughtfully set up for country living, livestock and extended family. The 3,536 sq. ft. home features 4 bedrooms/2 baths in the main house (with the set up for an additional bath upstairs) master is conveniently located downstairs with two walk-in closets, private access, plenty of lighting and a huge newly renovated bathroom, whirlpool tub in spare bath, high ceilings in the living area with a wood burning fireplace, bright beautiful kitchen with corrian counter tops, new dishwasher, new stovetop and french doors leading to the best views of the back of the property. This exceptional property also includes a private one bedroom, one bath mother in law suite with its own private entrance, connected to the main home by an enclosed breezeway (initially set up for a small hair salon business). The suite offers a large living area, new step in shower, new refrigerator, kitchen sink, microwave even their own back porch! Ideal for a parent, grown child, guests or simply someone who needs a little independence while staying close to family. Outside is where the property really earns the name farmstead. Six fenced paddocks (Bekaret 4ft high tensile sheep and goat fence) along with "no climb fencing in the back yard for the dogs. Pines, crape myrtles, beautiful live oaks run on the back side of the house providing ample shade for livestock. There is a three bay pole barn (25x30), equipment shed/potting house (15x50), additional equipment barn (25x60), chicken coop (10x16), peach trees and blueberry bushes, plus plenty of room to continue growing, gardening and raising animals. New pitcher pump well provides access to water even when the power is out with the option to hook up to community water. Water is ran to EVERY pasture clear up to the main road! The property is gated with Ghost Controls, fenced and has excellent frontage on Waukeenah Highway. Best of all, there is no HOA and no deed restrictions to tell you how to use your own 10.45 acres. This insn't just a house with acreage. It's an established country homestead with the infrastructure already in place and close enough to town for conveniences. Most everything on the property is negotiable...including tractor with attachments, chickens, as well as other equipment and furnishings.