14840 W Highway 40, Ocala, FL 34481

$6,500,000
1
BA
1,008
SqFt

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Sold Price
$6,500,000
List Price
$8,000,000
Status
Sold
Days on Market
735
Closing Date
Jan 05, 2026
MLS#
OM660011
Property Style
Farm
Architectural Style
Other
Year Built
2005
Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,008
Lot Size
10,638,659
Acres
224.51
Total Acreage
200 to less than 500
Legal Subdivision Name
Na
MLS Area Major
Ocala

Property Description

This stunning 244.23 +/- acre horse training facility provides a truly turnkey equestrian experience! Nestled in NW Marion County, it's conveniently located just 10 miles from the World Equestrian Center and 10 miles from OBS Sales. The facility boasts six barns with a total of 198 stalls, including two spacious 40-stall center aisle barns, a 38-stall shed row barn, a 24-stall shed row barn, a 30-stall shed row barn, and a 26-stall shed row barn. With versatility to accommodate any discipline, this property presents exceptional training opportunities on dirt and turf surfaces. The facility features a professionally designed irrigated 1 +/- mile dirt racetrack and a 7/8 mile +/- turf track, ensuring optimal conditions for training while offering a viewing stand for spectators to enjoy the action. Watching Park Farm is truly a horse trainer's paradise, equipped with all the essential amenities for a successful equestrian operation. Among the remarkable facilities is an equestrian swimming pool complete with a deck and secure PVC fencing for safety, (7) European walkers, (12) round pens, (3) riding arenas, (42) lush green paddocks, automatic waterers, an office, (2) workshops/storage buildings, a gated entrance, underground piping for water/sewer lines, and ornamental landscaping. The entire property is secured with 4 and 5-board fencing and offers picturesque building sites to construct your dream home overlooking the farm. The equestrian facilities are first-rate, designed to support top-quality training for thoroughbreds or any breed of your choice. The farm also boasts a rich legacy of graduates, which includes 1 horse of the year, 7 Eclipse champions, 2 Kentucky Derby winners, 3 Preakness winners, 1 Belmont winner, 9 Breeders Cup winners, 43 individual Grade 1 winners, and a vast number of Grade 2 & Grade 3 winners.

Additional Information

Taxes
$11071
Minimum Lease
No Rent
Community Features
No Deed Restriction
Property Description
One Story
Zoning
A1
Interior Layout
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s)
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s)
Floor
Tile
Appliances
None
Utilities
Electricity Connected
Heating
Central
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Exterior Construction
Block
Exterior Features
Lighting
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Slab
Pool
No Pool
Elementary School
Dunnellon Elementary School
Middle School
Dunnellon Middle School
High School
Dunnellon High School
Fences
Board
Flood Zone Code
x
Parcel ID
20909-029-00
Legal Description
SEC 01 TWP 16 RGE 19 TRS 3.4.5 BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESC AS: COM AT THE W 1/4 COR OF SEC 36 TH N 00-10-40 E 2009.24 FT TH N 57-30-36 E 748.45 FT TO THE POB TH S 00-10-53 W 1204.27 FT TH N 89-53-32 E 646.20 FT TH S 00-06-22 W 1205.86 FT TH S 00-10- 02 W 1324.69 FT TH S 89-56-52 W 1277.33 FT TH S 00-00-06 W 1323.50 FT TH S 00-05-31 W 2650.43 FT TH N 89-52-19 E 2648.84 FT TH N 00-02-39 E 2645.76 FT TH N 00-30-58 W 1324.75 FT TH N 00-01-59 E 2651.81 FT TH S 89-53-32 W 1882.04 FT TH N 00-10-53 E 11 60.61 FT TH S 57-30-36 W 142.56 FT TO THE POB & EXC TR 4 COM W 1/4 COR TH N 00-10-40 E 2009.24 FT TO PT ON SLY ROW HEY 40 TH N 57-30-36 E 795.97 FT TO POB TH S 00-10-53 W 1189.71 FT TH N 89-53-32 E 646.15 FT TH S 00-06-22 W 140 FT TH N

Listing courtesy of JOAN PLETCHER. 352-804-8989

Selling Office: JOAN PLETCHER.

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