Conveniently located 35 minutes from tampa, this unique and private 140 acre secluded ranch/family compound features a 3568 living sq. Ft. Main house with 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, living room, dining room, large kitchen, breakfast nook, family room with wood burning fireplace, storage room with outside access, separate pantry room (could be utilized for additional bedroom), and large screened back porch overlooking pastures; all 3 bedrooms are oversized with the master suite featuring a private bath with dual sinks, private water closet with custom walk in shower, and executive walk in closet; gorgeous travertine floors throughout home and fresh interior paint; there is an additional 1023 living sq ft. 3 bedroom cypress and cedar guest/manager residence with huge deck overlooking a private stream fed lake stocked for fabulous fishing! Also located on the property is a 600 sq. Ft. Servant quarters/bunkhouse as well as a mobile home; the main house, lake house, and servant quarters each have their own separate postal address (3033, 3031, 3029 batten road); high speed internet access available!! Also on site is a tennis court, hay barn with 3 horse stalls, 800 sq. Ft. Wood shop, 900 sq. Ft. Metal shop, and covered machine and equipment yard; this amazing property distinguishes itself with 7 pastures totaling approximately 35 acres, mature oak, cypress and pine trees , wetlands area, abundant wildlife for hunting and fishing, riding and walking trails; land includes ownership of a subtantial portion of gold lake on western boundary; the 140. 9 acres includes 3 adjoining parcels; looking for seclusion? 'a prepper paradise'? Family compound? A retreat to get away? Equine estate? Raise cattle? The possibilites are endless!! Attention developers! Could possibly be subdivided into executive home sites! Owner financing considered!!! Hernando county is conveniently located just north of the greater tampa bay, florida, metro area... Close to the gulf of mexico with some of the top rated beaches boasting breathtaking sunsets... And an easy drive to orlando! Don't miss this one!!