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6 Mile Pasture is the culmination of a dream many of us share—to own and enjoy an exceptional wildlife experience with friends and family. This property is the southernmost 1,400 +/- acres of the famed 6,000-acre 6 Mile Ranch in Chiefland, Florida. Developed by entrepreneur and businessperson Justin Lamb, 6 Mile Ranch represents the pinnacle of professionally developed recreational properties. Completely enclosed by a high fence for the ultimate in privacy and wildlife management it is widely regarded as a role model by those in the shooting preserve industry. The buildings, infrastructure, and amenities are world-class, the ranch now ranks among Florida’s top high-quality recreational properties.
6 Mile Pasture is fully high-fenced and home to white-tailed deer, axis deer, fallow deer, and wild turkeys. If additional species are desired, there are seventeen different species just across the fence that can easily be arranged. This 1,400 acres is a perfect blend of highly improved, leveled pasture and diverse ecotones, with live oak, cabbage hammocks, and cypress ponds. At great expense, several miles of water lines have been installed for multiple water troughs, ensuring game and livestock have access to water throughout the property, even during droughts. Years of prescribed fire have created incredibly well-maintained ecotones along the wetland upland interface, vastly improving wildlife habitat. The habitat here is well improved and well capitalized.
One of the things that sets 6 Mile Pasture apart is its historical use of prescribed fire over a good portion of its habitat.
Fire also helps cattle, and this property has also historically been operated as a profitable cattle operation. Levy County has a proud cattle history going back 500 years and is part of today’s culture. As one would expect,the pastures here are planted with not just any grass but Argentina Bahia grass, the most valuable grass of its kind. In fact, the pasture quality is so high that you will be shocked to learn the amount they get just from harvesting the grass seeds.
In line with the cattle lifestyle, there is a “Florida Style” open horse barn, with stables that can accommodate up to eight horses. A fully enclosed tack room stores supplies such as saddles, bridles, grooming supplies, and tack.
Accommodation includes a new, fully furnished five-bedroom lodge, thoughtfully designed for hunters, families, and guests. The lodge comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests and includes three full bathrooms. Additionally, there is a separate gathering cooking and entertainment pavilion, ideal for cooking, sharing meals, and enjoying time together, while others can peacefully rest next door.
The ranch’s infrastructure reflects the touch of a successful businessperson. When it's time to work, everything needed is already in place. The two large-bay equipment barns and break room are fully insulated with closed-cell foam, making them ideal for year-round work. This is a well-organized and fully stocked operation, complete with a dedicated tool area, as well as a walk-in freezer and game cleaning space for ultimate functionality and convenience.
There are also several large open equipment barns and a nearby office building with two spacious office rooms, bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. Quite frankly, this farm building is nicer than many cabins, and the cost to improve this ranch to its current level has been exponential.
Another remarkable aspect of this property is its location. Just six minutes south of Chiefland, it captures the charm of “Old Florida” while being strategically positioned only 30 minutes from the New World Equestrian Center in Ocala, and 45 minutes fromGainesville. Cedar Key and the Gulf Coast are a quick 25-minute drive, offering great seafood and even more Florida culture.
This is an ideal opportunity to capitalize on both recreation and investment. This is one of those rare opportunities to be able to step in, with everything already done, with no-deferred maintenance and begin enjoying.
