5 ACRE FLORIDA HORSE CONTRY OCALA- Steeplechase Farms 1/2 MILE FROM GOETHE STATE FOREST, 20 MILES TO OCALA Start Price - Current Price - Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, May 06, 2008 End Time Monday, August 04, 2008 Location Morriston, Florida See more about '5 ACRE FLORIDA HORSE CONTRY OCALA- Steeplechase Farms' Description Seller pays up to $5,000 towards closing cost!!!                                     or Seller will finance for 60 month at 10% interest   5 Acres in Florida's Horse Country - Located in Steeplechase Farms, Morriston, Florida - Near Goethe State Forest, Black Prong Equestrian Center, Williston Highlands Golf & Country Club & located just northwest of Ocala.   Gorgeous, high, dry & cleared 5 acres within Steeplechase Farms, Morristown, Florida - Levy County’s premier equine community.  Dirt roads are a Must and are not allowed to be paved by the community’s charter.  If you love horses, this is the place to live & play.    This lot is Vacant & not fenced.  There is neighbour’s fencing on 2 ¾ sections (both Left & Right sides are fenced and ¾ of the back has a fence.    This rapidly growing equestrian community is accessible to riding trails in Goethe State Forest, which is just minutes away (on horseback) from this lot.  Goethe State Forest has over 53,000 acres to explore and offers picnicking, hiking, bicycling, fishing, wildlife viewing, and of course horseback riding trails.   http://www.fl-dof.com/state_forests/goethe.html   Lot is also less than three (3) miles from Black Prong Equestrian Center, a unique 250-acre facility meticulously developed for the sport and art of all things equestrian, Black Prong is nestled in the heart of the Goethe State Forest and has year long activities for the horse aficionado.    http://www.blackprong.com/   This property, in Levy County, is located just northwest of Ocala, FL, nationally known as “horse country”. Florida is home to some 600 Thoroughbred farms and training centers, with more than 75 percent of these located near Ocala in Marion County. Ocala is also home to the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company, which stages major bloodstock auctions throughout the year. The concentration of the Thoroughbred breeding and training industry in the Ocala/Marion/Levy County area is strongly supported by a network of equine services. All these factors make Ocala one of only four major Thoroughbred breeding and training centers in the world.   About 8 miles away is the Williston Highlands Golf & Country Club located at State Road 121 South, an 18 hole golf course, beautifully maintained.  This area represents some the finest equestrian lands in this region. Most properties are nicely wooded and secluded; yet the sense of a neighborly community is clearly evident. The land in the area ranges from flat to gentle rolling hills and most all is high and dry, perfect for building a family home or second vacation home. Demographics Morriston, FL 32668 National Average Population of Morriston 4048 11535 Median Age 41.3 years 37.47 years Median Household Income $29187 $42350.95 Percentage of Single Households 38.3% 41.53% Percentage of Married Households 61.7% 58.46% Percentage Families (households with children) 18.8% 24.32% Average Household Size 2.48 people 2.57 people Percentage College or Better 8% 20.14% Percentage White Collar 43% 47.14%   Hospitals/medical centers near by: NATURE COAST HOSPITAL INC SWB (about 4 miles; WILLISTON, FL) SHANDS HOSPITAL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FL (about 26 miles; GAINESVILLE, FL) SEVEN RIVERS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; CRYSTAL RIVER, FL)  Airports certified for carrier operations nearest are: OCALA INTL-JIM TAYLOR FIELD (about 25 miles; OCALA, FL; ID: OCF) GAINESVILLE RGNL (about 31 miles; GAINESVILLE, FL; ID: GNV) ST AUGUSTINE (about 94 miles; ST AUGUSTINE, FL; ID: SGJ) Other public-use airports nearest are: WILLISTON MUNI (about 5 miles; WILLISTON, FL; ID: X60) FLYING TEN (about 20 miles; ARCHER, FL; ID: 0J8) DUNNELLON/MARION CO & PARK OF COMMERCE (about 23 miles; DUNNELLON, FL; ID: X35) Colleges/Universities with over 2000 students nearest are: SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 26 miles; GAINESVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 7,942) UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (about 28 miles; GAINESVILLE, FL; FT enrollment: 41,543) CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 28 miles; OCALA, FL; FT enrollment: 3,101) SAINT JOHNS RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 64 miles; PALATKA, FL; FT enrollment: 2,509) SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; ST LEO, FL; FT enrollment: 6,597) PASCO-HERNANDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 72 miles; NEW PORT RICHEY, FL; FT enrollment: 2,868) STETSON UNIVERSITY (about 86 miles; DELAND, FL; FT enrollment: 2,966)   Most lots have prefabricated housing but many new large homes are starting to pop up in the neighbourhood.  We can email pictures of homes in the area.   US Mail is received daily, at the address, not at a ceteralized location.      This Lot is for Sale "Vacant - As Is" to the highest bidder, please read terms below.  Any questions, Please ASK! Legal Discription: 36-13-17 LEG Steeplechase Farms  BLK H Lot 42 or Book 1060 Page 173 Account # 20175-000-000 Zoned as a Residential Vacant Lot 5 acres   Terms: PLEASE READ This auction requires immediate non refundable deposit of $1,000 via paypal. The paypal deposit is for your connivance if you are sure you are ready to purchase. It also prevents non serious people from ending the auction and costing us unnecessary fees. Thanks for your understanding and if you need more information please call or email. Contact: email: segui@att.net Phone: 305-972-5405   Place a Bid!