9284 NW County Road 225, Starke, FL 32091

A versatile country homesite on 6 acres, centered around an approximately 2,300 SF brick home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and an attached two-car garage. The 2-car garage is equipped with a mini split. Inside, you will find a warm and inviting interior highlighted by a wood or gas fireplace. The modernized upgraded kitchen offers an open layout with granite countertops while a small office/flex room is currently used as a butler pantry. A well-appointed utility room complete with a laundry sink and custom-built cabinetry. Master suite offers a peaceful retreat with abundant built-ins, a tray ceiling, and an upgraded bath featuring a walk-in shower and linen tower. A large screened-in back porch overlooks the backyard setting and is plumbed for a future sauna; separate plumbing behind the home is already in place for a future above-ground pool. Directly behind the home is a stocked catfish pond with a cooling fountain, framed by very large mature oaks. More than 10 mature pecan trees enhance the front portion of the property, and approximately one wooded acre at the rear adds privacy. The parcel is also well equipped for livestock and storage. Approximately two acres are fenced for animals and include a 55 x 40 steel pole barn with 12-foot shed-offs and eight 10 x 16 stalls. Additional improvements include a 24 x 44 wooden pole barn with metal roof, an 8 x 40 insulated shipping container, two metal storage units, and an upgraded 3-bedroom 2 bath 1996 double wide mobile home for extended family, guests or rental potential. Recent improvements include a 30-year shingle roof (4 yrs), HVAC (6 yrs), deep well 2.5 hp pump, water tank and sump pump (2 yrs). Generac generator, two 250-gallon gas tanks and electric gate. Starke offers Santa Fe Community College, North Florida Technical College. Public schooling includes two elementary schools and a high school, along with several private school options. Starke offers small-town charm through its Call Street Historic District, home to antique shops, restaurants, Eugene L. Mathews Historical Museum housed in the old Bradford County Courthouse. Jacksonville International Airport and Gainesville Municipal Airport, UF Shands Hospital, Equestrians centers both Ocala and Jacksonville just a short drive.  Don’t wait to own this rare opportunity.