10910 Ruden Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33917
MLS Property LINK: https://matrix.swflamls.com/matrix/shared/rCyNbGk4nsf/10910RudenRD
IT’S ALL
ABOUT THE HORSES! Show up, unpack, and start your equestrian
operation immediately on this perfectly sized and stunning 20.22-acre TURNKEY
farm! This farm has been upgraded with
horses first in mind and meticulously maintained. Clean, safe and efficient! Nestled almost midway between the showgrounds
of Ocala to the north and Wellington to the East, this quality property is
offered at a price well below what you would pay to be closer to those showground
locations.
As you
enter…PRIVATELY GATED AND FULLY FENCED!
The property is set back just off of State Hwy 31 on a quiet country
road, where you’ll enter your farm through a private gate, drive down the
asphalt drive, and immediately see the professionally installed 4 board fencing
- all with treated 2x6s, lag bolted, and heavy duty galvanized gates. Continue through and notice that trees abound for shade in the
7 HUGE paddocks that flank the Main Barn, and in the 5 oversized paddocks that surround
the Secondary Barn. Rotating pastures is
easy! Also includes 2 small rehab
paddocks!
To the left
you will see the SECONDARY BARN with 5 oversized stalls plus one smaller
stall for the pony! This open-air barn
has direct turnout access from each stall into huge paddocks for horses who
thrive on 24/7 turnout! Nelson Automatic
Waterers, conditioned hay room, conditioned tack room w/ sink, and a large wash
stall make this barn beautifully self sufficient! Retirement barn? Boarders Barn? Rescue Barn?
Breeding Barn? Quarantine
Barn? So many great options!
Further up,
still on your left, you will pass the 4 BAY HAY BARN. One side of this structure is conditioned,
and houses approximately 750 small compressed bales. The other side houses the well, the pressure
tank, the R/O system and provides a shady resting place for the arena drag and
other farm equipment.
Onto the MAIN
BARN! This cypress clad, open air structure
is a dream barn, expertly constructed with 5 Lucas Equine Stalls, all 12x16s,
open spaces for 2 more, 2 large wash stalls, and air-conditioned Tack, Feed and
Laundry Rooms! Hot and cold R/O water
service this barn, with Nelson Auto Waterers and Nelson Feeders in each stall! Perfect for horses in training with the
ability to create individual stall runs if desired! No slip rubber matting throughout!
Take 10
steps across the lane and you are on the porch of the FARMHOUSE! Located directly adjacent to the Main Barn
(and SO convenient for night checks), this adorable 2 bed/2 bath farmhouse with
10’ ceilings is ready to reside in as is, or there is ample space to add on to it
and create a larger residence. It has a
charming front porch with southern exposure where you can sit with a beverage
and overlook the serene oaks, the riding arena, the fish-stocked pond, and the
county owned forest beyond! Call it a
Farmhouse, a Guest Cottage, or a Caretakers Cottage – it is perfectly updated
and comfortable in whatever way you choose to use it!
As you leave
the Farmhouse and move further toward the back of the property, you’ll come
across the RIDING ARENA, on your left.
Used formerly for dressage, it is approximately 66x198 with professional
footing installed by Premier Equestrian in December 2023. Well maintained and drainage is no
problem! Set the irrigation system on
the timer for automatic watering overnight or as and when necessary. Directly across from the arena is a round
sand pad, formerly used for a round pen which can easily be reconstructed!
Your stocked
fishing POND comes next, and simply begs for a fountain! Sit on the dock and contemplate life, cast
your line, watch the occasional otters play, and enjoy the serenity! About 10 feet deep with a nice sand bottom.
On the back
fence line sits the 4 CAR GARAGE with an attached EFFICIENCY
APARTMENT. This fully conditioned garage
has a professionally finished epoxy coated floor, motorized garage doors, and
is perfect for housing farm equipment and vehicles. You’ll have 2 x 220V outlets (1 inside and 1
outside) so bring the RV! Bonus
Alert! Includes a professional car lift
(hoist) for mechanical projects! From
here you’ll have direct access into a useful Efficiency Apartment, with an
ample living area, a kitchenette, and a full bathroom. Step outside to a large outdoor deck,
connected to the….
Now STORAGE
FACILITY, former RECORDING STUDIO. Yes. This property has, what used to be, an
1,800sf professional recording studio formerly used by the rock band “GODSMACK!” In fact, they recorded their last album
“Lighting Up the Sky” in this exact building!
ROCK STAR VIBES! Alas, it is now
being used for mere storage, but this structure has so many possibilities! Connect the 4-car and the studio together and
turn it into a full sized home, or leave it all as is and store your
overflow. Or use it as a Party Room with
Karaoke on Steroids! Man Cave after a
day in the 4 Car Garage? Perhaps turn it
back into the recording studio that it was?!
UTILITIES
& OTHER FEATURES.
· PLUMBING. Every paddock on this property has its own
water spigot, with Reverse Osmosis water!
Managing daily fresh water is a breeze!
In fact, R/O Water services the ENTIRE property!
· 24KW GENEREX BACKUP GENERATOR with a
buried 500 gallon propane tank, supports both barns (waterers!) and the
Farmhouse in the event of a power outage.
· ELECTRICAL. Work has all been professionally done with
ample lights, fans, and outlets in every structure.
· HVAC is all dialed in with A/C units
and mini-splits. Conditioned space is a
must in Florida!
· CONSTRUCTION. Every structure is strong. Barns have double hurricane strapping. Farmhouse has new hurricane windows. Last few storms? No structural damage at all!
· LANDSCAPING. Palms, Oaks with Spanish Moss, Prized
Staghorn Ferns, Numerous Perennial Plantings, and a Little Lemon Tree!
· PROPERTY DIMENSIONS. North 441’, South 440’, East 1335’, West
1335’
NEARBY
AMENITIES=LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! A
perfect balance between seclusion and convenience, you’ll be under 5 miles to
Babcock Ranch and retail shopping – (think Home Goods!), Grocery, Restaurants,
Gas stations, Farmers Markets, Lee County Civic Center, Marina, Medical
Centers, PLUS nearby Local Show Grounds, Feed Stores, Van Roekel &
Associates (Equine & Small Animal Veterinarians); 20 miles to RSW Airport; about
the same to Punta Gorda Airport, and about 45 minutes to the beaches...
