Step into the elegance and comfort of this beautifully appointed...

Step into the elegance and comfort of this beautifully appointed turn-key Connect model, where thoughtful design meets everyday ease. Located within the serene, guard-gated community of Ocala Preserve, this home offers three spacious bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a versatile office or den that provides flexible space perfect for enjoying quiet moments, pursuing creative interests, or simply expanding your living space. The open-concept layout of this upscale residence is enhanced by volume ceilings with elegant crown molding and premium porcelain plank tile flooring that extends throughout the main living areas. A spacious gathering room offers the perfect setting for both quiet relaxation and lively entertaining, with triple glass sliders that welcome abundant natural light and open to a covered lanai, creating an inviting spot for morning coffee or unwinding in the evening. The chef's kitchen is both stylish and functional, offering a generous quartz-topped island with pendant lighting, soft-close cabinetry, LED under-cabinet lighting, and stainless steel appliances, including a gas cooktop and vented hood. A framed refrigerator enclosure adds a custom touch, while the layout encourages easy conversation and casual dining. The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, featuring a large walk-in closet and en suite bath offering a large double-sink vanity and a private water closet. Two guest bedrooms share a full bath with a soaking tub and shower, and an additional half bath adds flexibility for visitors. A full laundry room includes a washer and dryer, a utility sink, and desirable extra space for a second refrigerator or storage. This beautifully upgraded home is move-in ready, complete with all furnishings, and offers immediate access to the resort-style amenities of Ocala Preserve. With no CDD fees, high-speed internet included, and full membership to all amenities, residents can enjoy a relaxed, maintenance-free lifestyle surrounded by comfort, convenience, and community. Enjoy dining at the on-site restaurant with an executive chef, unwind with spa services including massages, facials, and mani-pedis, or store your favorite vintages in your personal wine locker. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the boathouse stocked with kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats, plus catch-and-release fishing, a fenced dog park, and an open-air fitness area. The abundant activities include group fitness classes and a state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and horseshoe pits, miles of dedicated walking and biking trails, and a Tom Lehman-designed golf course and two resort-style pools with a 3rd pool underway. When it's time to relax, the HOA has you covered with front, back, and side lawn and landscape care, including irrigation, trimming, fertilizing, and mulching 2x a year. Make your move today and begin enjoying these first-class amenities and a convenient location close to the World Equestrian Center, shopping, banking, restaurants, medical facilities, and so much more!