This is country living at its best! This adorable 3 bed, 2 bath, 2-car attached garage home is situated on a serene 5-acre lot that is FULLY FENCED, with 9 separate fenced areas, a pond, a large chicken coop with an attached lean to, a metal shed with a rollup and a "man" door, and a NEW ROOF (2023). As you enter this property through the private gate and drive down the gravel drive, you'll appreciate the view of this home, it's beautiful pastures, chicken coop and mature landscaping. The home is set back from the road, with an oversized front yard, and large screened in front porch. As you enter this home, you'll notice the open floor plan with split bedrooms. The living area, with its vaulted ceiling and new ceiling fan, is open and welcoming. The living space continues through the triple pocket slider, that opens up to the brand new 40x12 screened in lanai, with breathtaking views of this unique property. The view from the lanai is a great place to enjoy sunsets, and includes views of the pastures, pond, brand new 12x22 above ground pool (2023), and fire pit area. The kitchen is spacious, with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, built-in wine fridge (2023), large pantry closet with lighting, and subway tile backsplash. The master suite has a tray ceiling, new ceiling fan, large walk-in closet with built-in closet system, double vanity, jetted tub, large walk-in shower, a private water closet and private exit door to the lanai. The other 2 bedrooms are spacious with full sized closets and new ceiling fans. These 2 bedrooms are separated by a full hall bath, with a tub and shower combination. The laundry room is down the hall from the master bedroom, with newer front load washer & dryer (2019), wash tub and plenty of storage. In the 2-car attached garage you will find additional space for storage or a small workshop area. With 9 open pastures and a 10 x 7.5 ft chicken coop (including a 10,5 x 30 run) there is plenty of room for animals. And to get you started, this home comes with the existing 10 chickens, 3 goats (1 female & 2 males) and 2 pigs (1 male & 1 female), who are all very social. Additional updates include exterior paint 2021, interior paint 2023, water filtration 2020, 20x19.9 metal shed with roll up door and side door 2021, new 12x10 "lean to" attached to chicken coop for additional coverage for animals (2023), new leach drain field 2022, and granite counter tops throughout in 2023. This property truly has it all, with the right space for farm animals and plenty of room for all of your toys (RVs, ATVs, boats, dirt bikes) and much more. There is a 15x40 dirt pad with electric and water available, and a 30 amp hook up on the side of the garage. No deed restrictions! All of this is located in the beautiful agricultural community of Myakka City, home to the Myakka River and State Park, the Elephant Ranch, Bearadise Ranch and the Crowley Museum & Nature Center, AND you are still within a reasonable drive to all of the gorgeous beaches of Sarasota & Manatee counties.