Roof replaced in 2020, this beautifully maintained Florida-style home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and sits on a landscaped, level 0.38-acre lot. Enjoy your own private retreat with a fully screened, solar-heated in-ground pool and spa, surrounded by a peaceful backyard with mature trees and outside storage. Inside, high vaulted ceilings and a mix of ceramic tile and laminate flooring create a spacious and comfortable feel. The flexible floor plan includes a large living/dining room combo and a den or office, perfect for working from home or extra living space. The kitchen is equipped with solid wood cabinets, granite countertops, a center island, and a pantry—ideal for cooking and entertaining. The laundry room offers indoor access and is equipped with a sink, ample cabinetry, and an electric dryer hookup for added functionality. French doors open directly to the pool area, and bathroom 2 also has direct access, making it ideal for guests. The primary suite includes dual walk-in closets, a water closet, soaking tub, separate shower, and extra vanity space. Other features include storm shutters, a garage with bath access, a garage door opener, off-street parking, and a generator to keep essentials running when needed.This home is ideally located just minutes from County Road 488, about 1 mile from KP Hole Park—perfect for tubing, kayaking, and picnics on the Rainbow River—and only 3 miles from Rainbow Springs State Park. Paddock Mall in Ocala is roughly 22 miles away, offering shopping, dining, and entertainment, while the Suncoast Parkway (SR-589) is approximately 30 miles east for easy travel south toward Tampa.