Very rare income producing Santa Fe River front 10.5 acre retreat including the custom designed main residence located directly on the river and two additional vacation rentals producing $30K annually with even more potential. This nature lover's sanctuary known as the Lazy Turtle Lodge features 150’ on the Santa Fe River between Poe and Rum Island Springs with a private boat ramp on the property and a wooden dock. The beautifully designed main residence is the focal point of the property with a 180’ covered porch spanning the entire font of the home overlooking the river. The home is built on 12’ stilts and includes a deck-lift elevator for easy access. The interior features cathedral ceilings, large windows and skylights which provide spectacular natural lighting. The real hardwood floors throughout the home are made from the pine and hickory trees from the property. An extremely large and well designed gourmet kitchen, with a zinc top prep island, viking gas cooktop, two sinks and breakfast bar, opens to a great room with wood burning fireplace and dining room. The loft overlooking the great room provides extra living space that could be used as another bedroom, office, bonus room or playroom. The oversized master bedroom offers large windows overlooking the river as well as an ample walk-in closet, master bath with double shower and jacuzzi, and an outdoor shower with screened in porch. Under the house is an area for grilling, kayak storage, and ample parking. Not visible from the main home are four additional rental units which include a 28' camper, and three small modular cabins; two of which are presently vacation rentals producing $30K annually and are booked out throughout the year on a separate well & septic system, additional income potential by renting out the main house and additional modular unit with modifications. The estate is "old Florida" set in a quiet and beautiful oak, cypress and Spanish moss hammock on the banks of the Santa Fe River, one of North Florida's most beautiful spring fed rivers. Peace, tranquility, wildlife and beautiful sunsets are the norm. 1.5 mile country walk to Rum Island Park and a short drive to Oleno St. Park. It is also across from Lily Springs, downriver from Poe Springs and upriver from Rum Island, Gilchrist Blue Spring and Ginnie Springs. You can float/paddle directly from the dock at the house to Rum Island Park or put in at US 441 or US 27 for a longer river ride to the home. Whether you want to canoe, kayak, paddle board, float, fish or simply watch the river go by on the dock, the Lazy Turtle Lodge is the place to completely get away from big city stress. Located in Columbia County, only a short drive to Gainesville, Lake City and I-75.
