The first thing you will see when entering the gated community of Ocala Preserve is its impressive guardhouse. As you drive thru the main entrance you will see the views of the Golf course overlooking the 7 acre lake and the Clubhouse which contains the Salted Brick restaurant, the Aqave Spa and Salon, Fitness Center, resort style pool, lap pool, hot tub and poolside bar, next to the clubhouse are the Tennis and Pickleball courts, all of which are located just a short walk or golf cart ride away from your new home. Scenic walking and bike trails take you to one of the two Dog Park, the outdoor fitness areas. The Golf Pro Shop for the 18 hole golf course is just across from the Clubhouse. Exterior- This home, built in 2022 (very important, this is a Shea Built home, not DR Horton) This is the Connect Model floor plan and has more than 1850 square feet of living space. It is 3 bedroom/2 bath with an extra office/den area. It has a oversize fenced backyard (Premium Lot) and rear patio, perfect for pets as well as plenty of room for a pool! It also has a 19’x 10’ Awning with wind sensor for electric auto retraction and remote control. Very important and something that some buyers don’t consider is that the back yard and patio have an east exposure so you can enjoy the covered patio in the afternoon. Otherwise, people find the West exposure with the afternoon sun very difficult to live with. Other Exterior features are the Driveway Paver extension to the full width of the garage and 2’ Oversize Garage Extension to fit larger vehicles. Also, there is gas line plumbing with a shut off valve at the rear patio for easy setup of a gas grill without the inconvenience of dealing with propane tanks. It is there you will also find a special 220v 50amp receptacle if you want to consider a future hot tub. Interior- The home is in the 55+ section, this Home Includes many upgrades such as Tray Ceilings with Crown Moldings at Foyer, Great Room, Dining Room and Master Bedroom. The 10’ ceilings are impressive and the Upgraded 6 panel 8’ doors are really impressive and give a whole different/luxurious/Larger look to the entire interior. The 8‘Multi slide Glass door at the Great Room/Patio is 8’ as well and provides for a great view of the large backyard. The home features upgraded Porcelain Wood Plank tile throughout the Great room, Kitchen, Laundry room and bathrooms. Of course, this is a Shea home and therefore you have the luxury and efficiency of a Gas Range, water heater and furnace. The GE Appliance Package includes microwave/convection oven, built in Convection Wall oven, dishwasher and 22.1 Cubic foot French door Refrigerator. Kitchen has Upgraded Cabinets with 36 Uppers & 3†Crown Molding , Soft-Close & Dovetail Drawers, Kitchen Cabinet Accessory Bundle, Undercabinet Lighting, Beautiful Granite Countertops & Tile Backsplash, Door Trim & Plumbing Hardware Package, Heavy Clear Glass Enclosure at Master bath shower and guest Tub/shower, Upgraded Interior Paint Package. Next to the kitchen is the laundry room with Large Utility sink, countertop and plenty of cabinets for extra storage. There is also a water softener system. The split-bedroom floor plan provides privacy for the large primary suite, with tray ceilings, large windows for plenty of light, a custom built-in closet system, dual vanities with granite countertops, ample storage, and a large walk-in shower.