Double Barrel Ranch at The Oaks
1628 Sw Mandiba Dr : Lake City, FL 32024
Columbia County, Florida
Ranch Description
The Double Barrel Ranch is a beautiful, pastoral property located in one of the top equestrian communities in the Southeast, The Oaks, this 140± acre property has a rolling pastoral setting, beautiful live oaks, fenced pastures, and features a beautiful main lodge that has world-class finishes and no detail missed. This is one of the largest properties in any planned horse community in Florida. Double Barrel Ranch has the benefits of a planned horse community, the protection of great neighbors, convenience to the city, plus a large property. It is the perfect blend of horses, home, and investment.
Located in the Oaks of Lake City, this gated estate includes 140± acres of the finest land in the neighborhood. Constructed in 2015, the lodge was built using methods found in expensive commercial structures for strength, energy efficiency and execution of the design. The breathtaking main lodge is just shy of 13,000 square feet, encompassing 6 bedrooms, 6 and 2 half-baths. The finest materials were sourced including stone sourced from quarry in Montana, Western Red Cedar Beams custom made from the Pacific Northwest, wood flooring milled from a decommissioned barn purchased exclusively for this house. Built with reinforced concrete block, steel bar joist floor, structural insulated panel roofing, significant insulation and soundproofing, this estate one of the most energy-efficient houses in the state.
The technology installed in this house is absolutely amazing. The entire house can be managed through touchscreen panels connected with the Control4 Home Control System. Every square inch of the property is monitored with 22 security cameras. Also protecting the house from mother nature, everything is under surge protection plus a lightning arresting system.
The Double Barrel Ranch also features a 8,200± square foot event barn, which was built in 2018. Seven electric bay doors open up to the massive space which features a wet bar, men and women's bathrooms, prep/storage room. This space is perfect for hosting fundraisers, weddings, corporate events, but could also be easily utilized for vehicle storage.
Adjacent to the property is neighborhood's epicenter for the equestrian activities, The Oaks' world-class Equestrian Center designed by Olympians Karen and David O'Connor. The facility was built with the highest of standards in equestrian care and training. The main features include a 33-stall barn, covered arena, round pen, barn, cross country course, and more.
The Double Barrel Ranch is located just outside of Lake City, and is the perfect property for those looking for seclusion and privacy, while still maintaining easy access to restaurants and shopping very close by. Known as the Freshwater Recreation Capital of America, this region is loaded with lakes and rivers offering places for fishing and swimming, canoeing and water skiing.
It would take years to duplicate this property. Capitalize on this opportunity on a beautiful pastoral property with a world-class home that has the finest materials and craftsmanship in Florida located in one of the top gated equestrian communities in the Southeast; the ability to enjoy the peace and quiet of the country yet the convenience of being only 12 miles to all the amenities of the City.
