123 Mason Lake Trl,HAWTHORNE, FL 32640
HAWTHORNE, FL 32640
Description
Virtually Staged. This exceptional 43+ acre lakefront estate on Lake Mason offers a rare opportunity to own a private North Florida retreat surrounded by natural beauty. With extensive shoreline along the lake, the property provides an ideal setting for boating, swimming, fishing, and year-round outdoor recreation while enjoying peaceful water views. The home is designed to capture the landscape with soaring cathedral ceilings and dramatic three-story windows that bring in abundant natural light and frame the lake and forest beyond. The spacious layout includes five bedrooms and three bathrooms, with a bathroom conveniently located on each level. The open kitchen and living area create a welcoming central gathering space and flow directly to large first- and second-floor decks overlooking the lake, offering excellent outdoor living areas for relaxing, entertaining, and taking in the surrounding scenery. A beautiful built-in fireplace provides warmth and character during cooler months, while the private dock allows easy access for boating, jet skis, and other water activities. The land itself is truly distinctive. Much of the acreage consists of native longleaf pine forest, one of the Southeast's most important and increasingly rare ecosystems. Longleaf pine forests once dominated the southeastern coastal plain but now remain only in limited areas due to development and historic harvesting. These forests support a unique ecological community and provide valuable habitat for native wildlife. The property's healthy forest canopy and proximity to the lake create excellent conditions for wildlife and native plants. Sightings may include bald eagles, sandhill cranes, fox squirrels, gopher tortoises, and other native species, making the land particularly appealing for outdoor recreation, hunting, birdwatching, and nature observation. Recent improvements include new Hardie board siding, a rebuilt composite deck, updated deck handrails, new Andersen windows in the bedrooms and kitchen, new kitchen appliances, and a refurbished and extended dock, enhancing both comfort and functionality. The property has been actively stewarded through responsible forest management practices and participation in agricultural and conservation efforts that support the longleaf ecosystem. Professional forestry management and controlled burns have helped maintain the health of the forest while reducing wildfire risk and encouraging native plant growth. Located just minutes from Melrose and Keystone Heights, and within an easy commute to Gainesville and the University of Florida, the property offers a rare balance of privacy, natural surroundings, and convenient access to nearby communities. This unique lakefront property combines acreage, water access, and a rare native forest ecosystem, creating exceptional possibilities for recreation, retreat, or private estate living.
Details
| MLS # | GC538469 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| HOA Dues | $288 |
| Sub-Type | For-sale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1982 |
| Days On Site | 222 |
| Listing Provided By | FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE | Lisa Becks |
Features
| Bed(s) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,563 |
| Basement | Y |
| Zoning | AG |
| Acreage | 43.51 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Water |
Taxes
| Property | 5384 |
|---|
Area Information
| State | FL |
|---|---|
| County | Putnam |
| City | HAWTHORNE |
| Zip Code | 32640 |
| Area | 32640 Hawthorne |
| Community Name | MASON LAKE |
| Listing VS Median (in MASON LAKE) | |
Price: $1,097,000 low | high Med: $1,097,000 sqft: 2,563 low | high Med: 2,563 $ / sqft: $428 low | high Med: $428 On site: 222 low | high Med: 222 | |
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| State | FL |
|---|---|
| County | Putnam |
| City | HAWTHORNE |
| Zip Code | 32640 |
| Area | 32640 Hawthorne |
| Community Name | MASON LAKE |
| Listing VS Median (in MASON LAKE) | |
Price: $1,097,000 low | high Med: $1,097,000 sqft: 2,563 low | high Med: 2,563 $ / sqft: $428 low | high Med: $428 On site: 222 low | high Med: 222 | |
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the “DMCA”) provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked. Notices must be sent in writing by email to DMCAnotice@MLSGrid.com. “The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information: (1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement; (2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content; (3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address; (4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law; (5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and (6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.
