Premier Gentleman’s Ranch in Sarasota, quietly removed from the ordinary, yet surprisingly close to in-town amenities. This premium property is located nearly adjacent to Myakka River State Park, just 12 miles to Lakewood Ranch, 13 mil... more.es to I-75, and 18 miles to Downtown Sarasota. For convenient travel, private aircraft can land on the site and SRQ International Airport is within 23 miles. Located in Sarasota County, Gaddy Up Ranch offers a full range of equestrian, ranch, recreational and lifestyle possibilities. The property features fenced and cross-fenced grazing pastures, horse barn, equipment barn, guest house, pole barn and multiple building sites that provide a scenic setting for a private estate home or country cabin. The land spreads out over 82 acres, featuring 77 acres of pastures recently revitalized adhering to organic principles. A 215-ft. deep-water well provides potable water to the property with a 10/GPM pump. On-site utilities include underground electric, high-speed fiber optic internet and security cameras. Improvements include four structures built by the craftsmen of Morton Buildings to the highest standards and 150 MPH wind capacity: 1) 5,400 sq. ft. equipment barn with four electric overhead doors and a single drive-through bay to accommodate a motorcoach; 2) 1,296 sq. ft. unfinished gathering house attached to the equipment barn with 11-ft. ceilings, Pella hurricane windows, and accommodations in the adjoining barn for a walk-in refrigerator/freezer and butler’s pantry; 3) 2,160 sq. ft. horse barn with six stalls, tack room and office; 4) 1,440 sq. ft. open pole barn for outdoor activities; and 5) Small studio efficiency with full bathroom and catering prep area featuring commercial-grade equipment. Built as a breeding barn, the stalls in the horse barn can be combined for foaling. The tack room and office can easily be converted into stalls to create an 8-stall barn. While Gaddy Up Ranch has end of the road privacy, it also has easy access. Private Gaddy Up Ranch Road meanders through the property featuring a 90,000-lbs.+ capacity culvert bridge over a tributary to Upper Myakka Lake. The road and bridge provide heavy-equipment access to the interior of the ranch. Nearby “neighbors” include Myakka River State Park, Crowley Museum and Nature Center, Florida Native Plants Nursery, Homestead Hydroponic Farm, Hidden River Fly-In Community, and the planned Terra Nova Equestrian Development. Whether you’re a gentleman rancher, an equestrian or just seeking an incredible retreat from the cares of everyday life, this property will definitely suit your needs and exceed your expectations.