408 Old Bartow Lake Wales Rd Bartow, FL 33830

Behind a double gate entry, is a prepper’s paradise; a beautiful, 2017 custom-built home, with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on 5.43 acres of land with 4 outbuildings and no HOA restrictions! This property offers limitless possibilities with room for horses, farm animals, boats, RVs, ATVs and more! The home features gorgeous hardwood flooring, a grand foyer, and an open floor plan with 2,625 s.f. of living area. The large great room centerpiece is a wood-burning fireplace and a formal dining area for casual or intimate gatherings. The eat-in kitchen is finished with beautiful granite counters, hardwood cabinetry, an island with a prep sink, breakfast bar, brand new pot filler, custom backsplash, stainless steel appliances including double ovens, and a large walk-in pantry, a chef’s dream. The large primary suite features a tray ceiling with crown molding, French doors that provide access to the lanai and barn doors leading to a spacious 7'x9' walk-in closet and en-suite bath featuring travertine floors, a walk-in shower that doesn’t need a door or curtain, granite counters with dual sinks and makeup vanity, and a separate water closet for added privacy. The secondary bedrooms are good sized and share a Jack and Jill bathroom with separate granite vanities, travertine flooring, and a tub. Step outside onto the 825 s.f. covered and screened lanai, perfect for hosting holidays and parties, and creating memories with friends and family for years to come. A huge 30’x40’ barn with concrete flooring, electricity, and 2 attached horse stalls and tack room provides plenty of room for storage of tack equipment, vehicles, boats, ATVs and misc. equipment. A 20’x21' carport offers additional parking options. There is a she-shed, with electricity, that could be used as extra storage or an art or craft studio, as well as a DREAMY greenhouse with crystal chandelier lighting and operating antique windows for year-round plant growth, an oversized backyard chicken coop, and there is plenty of space for a large garden for growing fruits and vegetables. If living a self-sustained life is your dream, this property would be paradise. Even though it is not in a flood zone, the front yard retention pond provides plenty of drainage. Additional features include; a guest powder room, an interior laundry room equipped with a washer and dryer, new paint in bedrooms and second bath, double pane windows, metal roof (2017), 2 A/C units (2017), leased water softener from Atlantic Filter (paid monthly), deep well, on septic with its own pump station, rain gutters, (2)50 amp connections for RV or generator, underground electrical lines, new outdoor direct lighting on timer, stone accents, fully fenced and more. Located less than 1/2 mile from Highway 60, it makes for easy commutes to the east and west coasts of FL. Only 5 minutes from the new South Pointe Elementary School and less than 20 minutes from downtown Bartow, Winter Haven & Lake Wales. Whether you desire space for farm animals, horses, workshops, or just privacy, this property captures the essence of the rural living experiences you've always envisioned. Don't miss the opportunity to own this unique property; call today for a private tour!