Offered at $475,000, this beautifully maintained home is located in the well sought after resort style community of Ocala Preserve, and offers both comfort and elegance with numerous high end upgrades. One of the standout features in this ENHANCED AND EXPANDED REFRESH floorplan, is the expansive Florida Room, measuring 24.6 x 19.6, designed with entertaining in mind. It includes a built in bar with a wine refrigerator, beverage refrigerator, and wine rack, along with a built in buffet and rolling cartall of which will remain. A mini split A/C system was installed in 2024 to ensure year round comfort. Just beyond the Florida Room is a screened lanai that spans the full width of the home, providing tranquil views of the open dry retention area. A natural gas connection is already in place, making it perfect for outdoor grilling. Inside, the home features a brand new RUUD 4 ton, 18 SEER heat pump A/C system installed in November 2024, delivering both electric air and heat. The home also benefits from natural gas for the water heater, stove, and dryer. Elegant finishes include double crown molding throughout, custom wood valances over the windows and sliding glass doors, Cheyenne style arched panel interior doors, 5" baseboards, and softly rounded wall corners. The open living area includes a floor outlet for flexible furniture arrangements, and the kitchen is beautifully equipped with the builders highest level of upgraded cabinetry featuring glaze, crown molding, and under cabinet lighting. Additional kitchen features include a 60/40 granite composite sink, pull out trash cabinet, and heavy duty pot and pan drawers. Pendant lighting over the kitchen island adds a stylish touch. Both bathrooms include step in, fully tiled showers for easy access, comfort height toilets and countertops, and additional drawer space in the master bath vanity. The master bedroom features a charming bump out seating area. Flooring throughout the main living areas is tile, with carpet in both bedrooms. The laundry room is outfitted with a utility sink, and all appliancesincluding the refrigerator, washer, and dryerare included! Outside, the home boasts well maintained landscaping with color coordinated stone in the beds, stone landscape borders extending along both sides of the home, and a complete gutter and downspout system. A termite bond with bait stations is also in place, offering added peace of mind. Discover the ease and elegance of resort style living at Ocala Preserve, where the HOA takes care of all your lawn and landscape maintenanceincluding mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizing, pest treatments, and irrigation system upkeep (plus water for irrigation). Stay connected with high speed fiber internet and enjoy full access to an incredible array of amenities. Indulge in a lifestyle that includes an on site restaurant with an executive chef, a private spa offering massages, facials, and mani pedis, and a state of the art fitness center with complimentary classes. Challenge yourself on tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts, or unwind at the horseshoe pits. Explore miles of scenic walking and biking trails, or take to the water with kayaks, canoes, and a fishing dock. Golf enthusiasts will love the innovative 24 hole hybrid courseno membership required, just pay as you play, with ever changing play options to keep the game fresh. This is more than a home. Its a daily escape to the Florida Lifestyle you have been looking for!