Mansion with its own RUNWAY and John Travolta as a neighbor goes on sale for $10.5m

A 550-acre property with America’s longest private runway is up for sale for $10.5million.

The exclusive gated community of Jumbloair, in Ocala, central Florida can host airplanes as big as a Boeing 737, and is home to movie star and private pilot John Travolta.  

Five Quonset hut hangars, 7,550′ Paved and Lighted Runway with VASI and PAPI Systems, and 3,640 x 100 Lighted Turf Runway make the colossal property a haven for aviation enthusiasts. 

The hefty price-tag comes complete with a 7,686 sqft five-bedroom mansion, previously owned by Muriel Vanderbilt, 1,456 sqft fitness center and a pool with its own 1,000 sqft pool house and bar.

A conference center and banquet hall, with seating for up to 400 guests is also on the grounds, as well as a pilot’s lounge, servant quarters, and at least 12 rental units.

Listing agent Bartow McDonald, managing director of SVN Florida Commercial Real Estate Advisors, said ‘It’s what’s beyond the runway that makes Jumbolair so special. 

‘It is the ability to go anywhere in the world from your backyard.’

A 550-acre property with America’s longest private runway is up for sale for $10.5million. The exclusive gated community of Jumbloair, in Ocala, central Florida can host airplanes as big as a Boeing 737, and is home to movie star and private pilot John Travolta

The hefty price-tag comes complete with a 7,686 sqft five-bedroom mansion, previously owned by Muriel Vanderbilt (pictured)

The hefty price-tag comes complete with a 7,686 sqft five-bedroom mansion, previously owned by Muriel Vanderbilt (pictured)

Listing agent Bartow McDonald, managing director of SVN Florida Commercial Real Estate Advisors, said 'It's what's beyond the runway that makes Jumbolair so special. It is the ability to go anywhere in the world from your backyard.'

Listing agent Bartow McDonald, managing director of SVN Florida Commercial Real Estate Advisors, said ‘It’s what’s beyond the runway that makes Jumbolair so special. It is the ability to go anywhere in the world from your backyard.’

The property comes with a 1,456 sqft Fitness Center and a pool with its own 1,000 sqft pool house and bar

The property comes with a 1,456 sqft Fitness Center and a pool with its own 1,000 sqft pool house and bar

The property spreading over 550-acre property with America's longest private runway is up for sale for $10.5million and has a conference center and dining hall that can seat 400

The property spreading over 550-acre property with America’s longest private runway is up for sale for $10.5million and has a conference center and dining hall that can seat 400 

Five Quonset Hut Hangars, 7,550' Paved and Lighted Runway with VASI and PAPI Systems, and 3,640 x 100 Lighted Turf Runway make the colossal property a haven for aviation enthusiasts. The runway is big enough to fit a Boeing 737 (pictured)

Five Quonset Hut Hangars, 7,550′ Paved and Lighted Runway with VASI and PAPI Systems, and 3,640 x 100 Lighted Turf Runway make the colossal property a haven for aviation enthusiasts. The runway is big enough to fit a Boeing 737 (pictured)

The 7,686 sqft five-bedroom mansion, previously owned by Muriel Vanderbilt, is at the center of the grounds (entrance, pictured)

The 7,686 sqft five-bedroom mansion, previously owned by Muriel Vanderbilt, is at the center of the grounds (entrance, pictured)

There are five bedrooms in the Vanderbilt mansion, such as the one pictured. As well as other rental units and staff properties

There are five bedrooms in the Vanderbilt mansion, such as the one pictured. As well as other rental units and staff properties

The home comes with a 1,456 sqft fitness center, unsurprisingly as its former owner Arthur Jones made his fortune designing exercise machines

The home comes with a 1,456 sqft fitness center, unsurprisingly as its former owner Arthur Jones made his fortune designing exercise machines 

 The complex was originally the home to socialite and horse trainer, Muriel Vanderbilt, where she developed it as a 380-acre ranch to train and breed her race horses.

In 1980, it was purchased by inventor Arthur Jones, who made his fortune creating exercise machines.

Jones paved the runway for his private fleet of 707 planes, spending about $6million in the process. 

In 1984, Jones rescued 63 baby elephants from Zimbabwe, flying across on his plane. 

According to Forbes, the complex then became a haven for orphaned animals including rhinos, African elephants, a silverback gorilla named Mickey and some crocodiles.  

A Boeing 707, owned by actor John Travolta, sits parked in front of his home at the Jumbolair Aviation Estates

A Boeing 707, owned by actor John Travolta, sits parked in front of his home at the Jumbolair Aviation Estates 

An aerial view of John Travolta's home at Jumbolair Aviation Estates, the homes sit on the property of the giant gated community

An aerial view of John Travolta’s home at Jumbolair Aviation Estates, the homes sit on the property of the giant gated community

The kitchen in the former Vanderbilt Mansion, in central Florida. The property is about an hour north of Orlando

The kitchen in the former Vanderbilt Mansion, in central Florida. The property is about an hour north of Orlando

The complex was originally the home to socialite and horse trainer, Muriel Vanderbilt, where she developed it as a 380-acre ranch to train and breed her race horses. Pictured: The former Vanderbilt Mansion banquet hall

The complex was originally the home to socialite and horse trainer, Muriel Vanderbilt, where she developed it as a 380-acre ranch to train and breed her race horses. Pictured: The former Vanderbilt Mansion banquet hall 

In 1980, it was purchased by inventor Arthur Jones, who made his fortune creating exercise machines. Pictured: Inside the former Vanderbilt mansion

In 1980, it was purchased by inventor Arthur Jones, who made his fortune creating exercise machines. Pictured: Inside the former Vanderbilt mansion

Jones paved the runway for his private fleet of 707 planes, spending about $6million in the process. Pictured: Arches within the former Vanderbilt mansion

Jones paved the runway for his private fleet of 707 planes, spending about $6million in the process. Pictured: Arches within the former Vanderbilt mansion

In 1984, Jones rescued 63 baby elephants from Zimbabwe, flying across on his plane. Pictured: the entrance to the former Vanderbilt mansion

In 1984, Jones rescued 63 baby elephants from Zimbabwe, flying across on his plane. Pictured: the entrance to the former Vanderbilt mansion

The complex then became a haven for orphaned animals including rhinos, African elephants, a silverback gorilla named Mickey and some crocodiles. Pictured: the entrance to the former Vanderbilt mansion

The complex then became a haven for orphaned animals including rhinos, African elephants, a silverback gorilla named Mickey and some crocodiles. Pictured: the entrance to the former Vanderbilt mansion

The property features five Quonset hut hangars (pictured), perfect for aviation enthusiasts

The property features five Quonset hut hangars (pictured), perfect for aviation enthusiasts 

In 1989, Jones and his wife Terri divorced and she expanded the property by adding Jumbolair Aviation Estates, the now famous exclusive community that includes 38 residential lots - as well as America's longest private paved runway. Pictured: the pool in the property

In 1989, Jones and his wife Terri divorced and she expanded the property by adding Jumbolair Aviation Estates, the now famous exclusive community that includes 38 residential lots – as well as America’s longest private paved runway. Pictured: the pool in the property 

The home comes with a giant banqueting hall, big enough to seat 400 guests

The home comes with a giant banqueting hall, big enough to seat 400 guests 

The estate is perfect for nature lovers, as it's surrounded with greenery

The estate is perfect for nature lovers, as it’s surrounded with greenery 

The community's most famous resident is John Travolta, who is known across the world for his iconic roles in Grease, Pulp Fiction and Saturday Night Fever. Pictured: The inside of the living of the Vanderbilt mansion

The community’s most famous resident is John Travolta, who is known across the world for his iconic roles in Grease, Pulp Fiction and Saturday Night Fever. Pictured: The inside of the living of the Vanderbilt mansion

In 1989, Jones and his wife Terri divorced and she expanded the property by adding Jumbolair Aviation Estates, the now famous exclusive community that includes 38 residential lots – as well as America’s longest private paved runway. 

‘This is the place for someone with a passion for aviation who wants to be part of an exciting, vibrant community,’ said McDonald told Forbes. ‘This property is also in the heart of thoroughbred horse country. 

‘Ocala is the horse capital of the world, and the World Equestrian Center is just a short distance away – perfect for someone in the market for an equestrian estate.’   

‘Somebody could invest in these assets to generate more income or shut them all down and use the property for their own use. All of the rental-income properties are on 30-day leases, so they can be terminated quickly if need be.’ 

The property features bars (pictured). In 1989, Jones and his wife Terri divorced and she expanded the property by adding Jumbolair Aviation Estates, the now famous exclusive community that includes 38 residential lots - as well as America's longest private paved runway

The property features bars (pictured). In 1989, Jones and his wife Terri divorced and she expanded the property by adding Jumbolair Aviation Estates, the now famous exclusive community that includes 38 residential lots – as well as America’s longest private paved runway

'This is the place for someone with a passion for aviation who wants to be part of an exciting, vibrant community,' said McDonald said. Pictured: One of the many bathrooms in the Vanderbilt home

‘This is the place for someone with a passion for aviation who wants to be part of an exciting, vibrant community,’ said McDonald said. Pictured: One of the many bathrooms in the Vanderbilt home

'Ocala is the horse capital of the world, and the World Equestrian Center is just a short distance away – perfect for someone in the market for an equestrian estate' McDonald added. Pictured: One of the five bedrooms in the mansion

‘Ocala is the horse capital of the world, and the World Equestrian Center is just a short distance away – perfect for someone in the market for an equestrian estate’ McDonald added. Pictured: One of the five bedrooms in the mansion

'Somebody could invest in these assets to generate more income or shut them all down and use the property for their own use. All of the rental-income properties are on 30-day leases, so they can be terminated quickly if need be' McDonald continued. Pictured: One of the home's many bathrooms

‘Somebody could invest in these assets to generate more income or shut them all down and use the property for their own use. All of the rental-income properties are on 30-day leases, so they can be terminated quickly if need be’ McDonald continued. Pictured: One of the home’s many bathrooms

The property also features servants quarters and a commercial kitchen, attached to the banqueting hall (pictured)

The property also features servants quarters and a commercial kitchen, attached to the banqueting hall (pictured)

Earlier this year, Jay Leno flew to Jumbolair in a Boeing to film an episode on Jay Leno's Garage with John Travolta. Pictured: the pool in the Vanderbilt mansion

Earlier this year, Jay Leno flew to Jumbolair in a Boeing to film an episode on Jay Leno’s Garage with John Travolta. Pictured: the pool in the Vanderbilt mansion

The grand staircase is immediately obvious as you enter the sprawling mansion

The grand staircase is immediately obvious as you enter the sprawling mansion

Each bathroom in the Vanderbilt mansion is colorful. This one is green with golden touches

Each bathroom in the Vanderbilt mansion is colorful. This one is green with golden touches

The home features many bathrooms, as well as five bedrooms, and servant quarters

The home features many bathrooms, as well as five bedrooms, and servant quarters

The community’s most famous resident is John Travolta, who is known across the world for his iconic roles in Grease, Pulp Fiction and Saturday Night Fever.

Earlier this year, Jay Leno flew to Jumbolair in a Boeing to film an episode on Jay Leno’s Garage with John Travolta. 

The actor, 65, who shares the property with his wife Kelly Preston,  can taxi to his front door from anywhere in the world due to the runways which lead straight to his house.

One of the lounges in the former Vanderbilt mansion, with a fireplace and sprawling sofa

One of the lounges in the former Vanderbilt mansion, with a fireplace and sprawling sofa

One of the bedrooms with a red carpet. The theme continues into the en suite bathroom where the bath tub is also red

One of the bedrooms with a red carpet. The theme continues into the en suite bathroom where the bath tub is also red

The home keeps traditional touches as well as modern features, including a full-sized fridge

The home keeps traditional touches as well as modern features, including a full-sized fridge

One of the ensuite bathrooms features a golden-clawed red bath tub in an otherwise pink room

One of the ensuite bathrooms features a golden-clawed red bath tub in an otherwise pink room

The Vanderbilt mansion pictured from the outside shows its huge size it the enormous grounds

The Vanderbilt mansion pictured from the outside shows its huge size it the enormous grounds

The property has a private pool and 1000ft pool house and bar

The property has a private pool and 1000ft pool house and bar

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