Property Description

Melrose Landing Airpark - 5 Acres | 2536 SF home + 4,000 SF Hangar * * * An aviator's dream meets North Central Florida country living. Tucked at the end of a private taxiway on five peaceful acres within the Melrose Landing Airpark community (Airport Identifier FD22), this property offers something rare - the freedom to taxi straight from your hangar to the runway, then come home to privacy and open skies. * * The 4,000+ sqft. hangar (w/electric and an additional 1/2 bath), is ready for planes, vehicles, or whatever your operation calls for. The charming cross-mod home features a generous layout with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, plus an office. Step inside to a vaulted ceiling, abundant natural light, and an open, flexible floorplan. A fireplace anchors the main living area, and a screened porch invites you to slow down and take in the surroundings. Well-maintained and move-in ready, the home has a metal roof and whole-house generator for peace of mind. The five acres backs up to 340 acres of land owned by the University of Florida Foundation, offering privacy on a scale that's hard to find. * * Melrose Landing is more than just a place to live; it's an aviation-friendly retreat that caters to pilots and non-pilots alike. Residents enjoy exclusive access to a 4,600-foot runway (3,400 feet freshly-paved and 1,200 feet turf), complete with dusk-to-dawn lighting for evening flights. Aviation gas is also available nearby at IFR alternate airports: Keystone Airport (12 miles northeast), Kay Larkin Field (13 miles east), and Gainesville Regional Airport (17 miles west). The community offers a community gathering center, and a utility storage area. Set near the historic charm of Melrose on the shores of Lake Santa Fe, with easy access to Gainesville (home to the University of Florida) and Ocala (home to the World Equestrian Center), Melrose Landing Airpark combines peaceful, rural living with access to urban amenities. Whether you're dreaming of parking your plane in your very own hangar or simply enjoying the beauty of North Central Florida, this property is ready for you to make that vision a reality!