Welcome to this custom built 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home nestled within natural Florida fauna located in SW Ocala, Florida. It was built by George W. Barnes Construction as his own personal home which the family has owned since it was built in 1998. Recent upgrades have included new roof on the main home as well as the 600 square foot detached garage/workshop and water softener system both completed in 2022, Hot water heater in 2019 and AC/Heat in 2016. This home offers you 2210 square feet of living space under air and 3110 under roof. Additional square footage is a brick patio with built in grill as well as a 600 square foot detached garage / workshop. Upon entering the home enjoy the open concept and 15 foot cathedral ceilings in the main living and dining areas that also feature built ins on one wall. Highlighting the main living area are a wood burning stove/fireplace with a brick backdrop and two sets of french doors leading to the screened lanai. Functional kitchen features tiled flooring, wood cabinetry and granite countertops. The master bedroom offers carpet and laminate flooring, built ins, two walk in closets that lead to an open bath with dual vanity and walk in shower. Behind that is another room that could be used as a den/office/workout area and features a jacuzzi tub for your enjoyment and relaxation. Large laundry room also features shelving that could be used as an art and crafts room or for additional storage. Other custom items in this home are a central vacuum system, a 3″ thick slab of wood used as the countertop in the guest bathroom, oversized two car garage with 2 separate doors and openers as well as stairs in the back of the garage that lead to a large storage areas in the attic. Relax on your screened lanai overlooking the brick patio area, natural Florida fauna and if you are looking for extra storage space or a place to work on projects, enter into the 600 square foot detached garage at the back of the property the owner added a lean to off of this building to store your belongings under a metal roof. You would never know that this home is only minutes from downtown Ocala and shopping on 200. Schedule your showing today.

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