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Each month ENM is going to try and bring you a "Dream Estate" that is actually for sale and available. We hope you like this edition of "Your Training Facility and Breeding Farm/Ocola, Florida, 292-Acre Thoroughbred Training and Breeding Farm, Ocala, Florida.
 
 
Your Dream Training Facility and Breeding Farm/Ocola, Florida
292-Acre Thoroughbred Training and Breeding Farm
 
     
This spectacular farm is located in northwest Ocala, in the area known to have among the best soil and climate in the world for horse development and health.  The land has the picturesque rolling hills and granddaddy oak trees typical of Marion County. The farm is perfect for breeding and/or training Thoroughbreds, while being adaptable for other equestrian disciplines such as hunter/jumpers, dressage, and Arabians.
 
Improvements consist of 7 barns totaling 179 stalls and a farm office. The training center features a 5/8th mile irrigated dirt track. A 9,700 sq ft Clubhouse with a swimming pool tops off the property. The Clubhouse was formerly an award winning restaurant and one of the most prestigious venues in Marion County.
 
Additional land available.  For sale by owner.
 

Training Center

 
 
47.4 Acres MOL
Racetrack
 
  • 5/8-Mile
  • Dirt
  • Irrigated
  • PVC inner and outer rails
Training Barn #1
 
  • 33 stalls (12' x 12')
Training Barn #2
 
  • 34 stalls (12' x 12')

15 Paddocks, Round Pen, 2 Hot Walkers
Farm Office

 
  • 3 private offices
  • Reception area
  • Pantry kitchen
  • 2 restrooms
  • 1,444 square feet
  • Cathedral ceiling with skylights

Viewing Stand

  • 112 sq ft office overlooks the racetrack
 

The Clubhouse

 
 

5.8 Acres MOL

 
  • 9,700 square feet
  • Two story; octagon-shaped
  • Top floor is a full-service dining room/bar/kitchen
  • Bottom floor includes meeting rooms, men's & ladies locker rooms and sauna
  • 54' x 34' commercial swimming pool
  • 2 tennis courts, 2 racquetball courts, basketball half-court

The Yearling Barn

 
 
  • 32 stalls (12' x 12')
  • 10 paddocks
  • 7 pastures
The Broodmare Barn
 
  • 32 stalls (29 are 14' x 11.4'; 3 are 16' x 14')
  • 5 paddocks
  • 4 pastures
 
 
The Stallion Barn
 
 
Constructed in 2004
 
  • 4 stalls (16' x 15')
  • Breeding Shed (42' x 38') with shredded-rubber flooring
  • Office
  • Lab
  • Apartment (672 sq ft)
  • 5 paddocks
  • 1 pasture
  • 5-board fencing

The Feeder Barns

 
 
Feeder Barn #2
 
  • 20 stalls
  • 2 paddocks
  • 2 pastures
  • Wood construction
  • Very good condition

Feeder Barn #3

 
  • 24 stalls
  • 2 pastures
  • Wood construction
  • Poor condition
  • Roof needs repair
  • Water available but no electricity
Maintenance Barn
 
  • 6,000 sq ft
  • Metal siding and roof

Location

 
 
The farm is located:
 
  • 1 1/2 miles from an I-75 interchange
  • 18 miles north of Ocala
  • 16 miles from HITS (Horse Shows In The Sun)
  • 21 miles from OBS (Ocala Breeders' Sales Company)
  • 21 miles from the Ocala Airport (OCF, private flights only)
  • 27 miles south of the Gainesville Airport (GNV)
  • 102 miles from the Orlando Airport (MCO)
  • 118 miles from the Tampa Airport (TPA)
  • 102 miles from the Jacksonville Airport (JAX)
  • 320 miles from the Miami Airport (MIA)
  • 345 miles from the Atlanta Airport (ATL)
  • 738 miles from Lexington, Kentucky
 
 

For more information contact:
Email: info@valhallaestates.com
Toll-free telephone: (888) 381-6924

 
 
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VOLUME 3. ISSUE 6 June/2008