10.5 Acres in Gated Lake Bonnet Farms | Near Gainesville & Melrose | North Florida Land. Tucked away inside the exclusive, gated community of Lake Bonnet Farms in Earleton, Florida, Lot 13 offers an expansive 10.5 acres of pristine Florida landscape, delivering an unmatched blend of privacy, serenity, and natural beauty. Positioned at the absolute terminus of a private cul-de-sac, this premium parcel guarantees zero through-traffic and absolute peace and quiet. The northern and eastern portions of the property feature extensive, high-and-dry elevations perfectly suited for a custom home, barn, or detached workshop. Underground utilities run directly to the street frontage, significantly lowering your site development costs. The southern portion of the acreage encompasses a beautiful, designated natural wetland sanctuary wrapped in a generous 75-foot natural buffer area. Rather than a restriction, this feature serves as a permanent, park-like privacy screen that ensures no future neighbors can build near your homesite, while inviting local sandhill cranes, deer, and hawks right to your backyard. As a resident of Lake Bonnet Farms, you will enjoy exclusive deeded access to the community’s private boat dock on the sparkling waters of Bonnet Lake—the ideal spot for peaceful morning fishing or relaxing sunset boat rides. Located just minutes from historic Melrose and an easy, scenic drive to Gainesville, this exceptional lot seamlessly combines a secluded rural lifestyle with everyday city convenience. Bring your own builder, your horses, and your vision to start living the ultimate North Florida dream. Property Highlights: Size: 10.5 Gross Acres (Estimated 6.5–7+ High & Dry Acres),Location: Lot 13, Lake Bonnet Farms, Earleton, FL, Community Features: Gated entry, paved/stabilized private roads, and a shared community boat dock on Bonnet Lake, Zoning & Restrictions: Deed-restricted community; horses and estate-sized custom homes permitted, Utilities: Underground electric available at the road; well and septic required. * Disclaimer: All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Properties are subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal. Neither the listing agent, brokerage, nor the developer assumes responsibility for typographical errors, omissions, or misstatements. Buyers are strongly advised to conduct their own due diligence, including verifying exact acreage, lot dimensions, zoning regulations, building requirements, and utility availability with local governing authorities.
- Lot size: 10.51 acres
- 5 days on market
- Directions: 1.Via I-75 North (Recommended Route): Head North on I-75 N (or take Florida's Turnpike North and merge onto I-75 N near Wildwood). Continue north on I-75 past Ocala and into the Gainesville area. Take the exit for State Road 26 East (toward Hawthorne). Follow SR-26 East through Hawthorne toward the Earleton and Melrose area. Turn north onto County Road 1469 (Old State Road 200A) to arrive at the Lake Bonnet Farms entrance. 2.Coming from North Florida Take US-301 South heading toward Starke. From Starke, head southwest via local connecting state and county routes toward Melrose and Earleton, or take State Road 21 south to SR-26. Alternatively, take I-10 West to I-75 South down to Gainesville, then head east on State Road 26 East and turn north onto County Road 1469. From Lake City / Northwest Florida: Take I-75 South toward Gainesville. Exit onto State Road 26 East heading toward Hawthorne/Melrose. Turn north onto County Road 1469 to reach the property location.
- County: Alachua
- Geo subdivision: LAKE BONNET FARMS
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- Source: Stellar MLS
- MLS #: TB8531160
Listing updated: July 22, 2026 at 5:00AM
Listing provided by: Ismaris Texidor, REAL ESTATE SALES FORCE
Last checked 4 days ago
Listing provided by: Ismaris Texidor, REAL ESTATE SALES FORCE
Last checked 4 days ago
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