Own your own Thoroughbred Training Facility near close enough to Ocala but without paying the higher prices! This horse farm has it's very own irrigated 1 mile race track!
There are several ranch homes as well as the main house, stud barn, training barn, a barn at the trainer's on site home as well as 2 storage buildings for equipment and hay.
Marion County is the most diversified agricultural county in the state. Good soils, pleasantclimate, and an excellent source of water help to produce abundant supplies of a wide variety ofcrops. The thoroughbred horse industry has played a significant role in placing Marion Countyin the national limelight with a $6.5 billion annual economic impact. More than 450thoroughbred farms are located in the county which have produced Kentucky Derby winnersincluding 1998 winner Silver Charm, 1999 winner Real Quite as well as historical Needles andUnbridled, and Triple Crown winner Affirmed in 1978. Marion County is the annual host of thenationally acclaimed Ocala Breeder's Sales in which thoroughbred horses are marketed to someof the most prestigious farm owners in the United States within six annual sales throughout theyear. There is approximately l,500 farms of all varieties which occupy more than 600,000 acresof agricultural land. In recent years, the thoroughbred horse industry in Marion County has seenincreased potential for profitability due increased purses at Florida tracks, and higher prices forbrood mares, yearlings, and two year olds in training. As a result, farm prices and the size offarms have been increasing, favorably impacting the development and marketability of largertraining and breeding operations.
Located about 6 miles east of Ocala is Silver Springs, a natural water attraction knownthroughout the world. Situated adjacent to Silver Springs is Wild Waters (the newest addition tothe attraction), a water park with wave pool, flume rides, and other recreational activities. Theattraction draws approximately l,000,000 tourists annually to the Ocala/Marion County area.This attraction, plus the central location of Marion County, which serves as the mainthoroughfare to Walt Disney World and other resort areas on both of Florida's coasts, providesan annual count of more than 2,000,000 tourists.The Paddock Regional Mall, located in southwest Ocala, is situated on 82 acres and includesmore than 100 retail shops and stores. Employing well over l,000 residents, the Paddock Mallhas proven to be an economic boost for southwest Ocala resulting in positive propertyappreciation, increased development, and overall aesthetic appeal. The newest addition to theMall is a 120,000 SF Sears store which is relocating from southeast Ocala. In addition to themall, a multi-story Hilton Hotel, Hampton Inn, and Marriot, as well as several others, are locatednear the interchange of SR 200 and I-75. The continued growth of Ocala and the popularity ofthe area was a prime consideration in the development of these hotel facilities in southwestOcala. Motels and hotels, which number about 75, account for nearly 3,500 family-pricedaccommodations. Ocala is an ideal site for conventions with the Hilton and RamadaSteinbrenner's Yankee Inn convention centers seating almost 1,000 persons. Adult entertainmentincludes the Ocala Jai-Alai, situated 20 miles north of Ocala. The fronton has a seating capacity of approximately 3,500 persons.
37Located about 6 miles east of Ocala is Silver Springs, a natural water attraction knownthroughout the world. Situated adjacent to Silver Springs is Wild Waters (the newest addition tothe attraction), a water park with wave pool, flume rides, and other recreational activities. Theattraction draws approximately l,000,000 tourists annually to the Ocala/Marion County area.This attraction, plus the central location of Marion County, which serves as the mainthoroughfare to Walt Disney World and other resort areas on both of Florida's coasts, providesan annual count of more than 2,000,000 tourists.The Paddock Regional Mall, located in southwest Ocala, is situated on 82 acres and includesmore than 100 retail shops and stores. Employing well over l,000 residents, the Paddock Mallhas proven to be an economic boost for southwest Ocala resulting in positive propertyappreciation, increased development, and overall aesthetic appeal. The newest addition to theMall is a 120,000 SF Sears store which is relocating from southeast Ocala. In addition to themall, a multi-story Hilton Hotel, Hampton Inn, and Marriot, as well as several others, are locatednear the interchange of SR 200 and I-75. The continued growth of Ocala and the popularity ofthe area was a prime consideration in the development of these hotel facilities in southwestOcala. Motels and hotels, which number about 75, account for nearly 3,500 family-pricedaccommodations. Ocala is an ideal site for conventions with the Hilton and RamadaSteinbrenner's Yankee Inn convention centers seating almost 1,000 persons. Adult entertainmentincludes the Ocala Jai-Alai, situated 20 miles north of Ocala. The fronton has a seating capacityof approximately 3,500 persons.Marion County boasts more than 185 diversified manufacturing industries, employing over11,500 persons scattered throughout the area in numerous industrial parks. Of those employed,23% are engaged in the mobile home industry, and some 14% are in the food and kindredproducts industry. Other principal industries include apparel, electronics, pharmaceuticalsupplies, emergency vehicle assembly, concrete products, and fabricated metal products.A network of major highways serve Marion County. Interstate 75 (I-75) and US Hwy's 301/441are all four-laned throughout the county and provide excellent north/south access. US Hwy 27,SR 200 and SR 40 provide good east/west access. Amtrak railway system connects MarionCounty with all major cities in the United States and Canada. Currently, twelve major truckingfirms serve Ocala with interstate and intrastate shipments.All of Marion County's public elementary, middle and high schools are accredited. There are sixprivate and parochial schools. Central Florida Community College, a two-year institution(withsome four-year satellite programs) is located in the southwest portion of the Ocala. TheUniversity of Florida, with its many schools and research centers, is only 45 minutes north ofOcala in Gainesville.Marion County is served by a general hospital (Munroe Regional Medical Center), a privatehospital (Ocala Regional Medical Center), and numerous medical office facilities. Completegeriatric, physical therapy, and convalescent services are provided by several private nursinghome health centers located predominantly within Ocala.Marion County is noted for its vast number of outdoor recreational opportunities. The wealth oflakes, springs, and streams provide excellent fishing, boating, swimming, and water skiing. TheOcala National Forest includes approximately 366,000 acres within Marion County andcontributes to the large influx of hunters and campers annually. Eight outstanding 18-hole golfcourses add year-round enjoyment for many. Within Ocala, there are 24 recreational parks andplaygrounds with up-to-date facilities and three AAU swimming pools.
Landscaping: Approximately one mile along the Nly side of NE Jacksonville Hwy (a two-lane paved thoroughfare) and about 1,350 FF along the easterly side of NE 165th Street, a two-lane dirt thoroughfare with overhead electric service and drainage swales.
Gently rolling terrain with minimal tree cover of oaks and pines; the drives are lined with ornamental oak trees to create a “covered canopy” effect.
Blue Marlin Realty & Investments, Inc. 631 US Highway 1 Suite 303 North Palm Beach, FL 33408
