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GOLF COMMUNITY AND HORSE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD - Centrally located in the very heart of Florida - easy access and almost equal distance to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Orlando or Tampa International Airports about 1 - 1.5 hours away. Every year, thousands of new residents begin calling Ocala/Marion County home, keeping it among the fastest growing areas in the nation. This well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the Silver Spring Shores Subdivision is within 1 - 5 miles of five beautiful golf courses. Enjoy a variety of shrubs and trees on 1/4 acre lawn. The large front entry covered porch (173 sq. ft.) leads into an open floor plan - living room with vaulted ceiling and dining room. Neutral color carpet, vinyl, and white interior paint throughout will fit any decorating scheme.
The kitchen, with wood cabinets and large pantry, has an electric range, range hood with microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen is a sliding door leading to the back yard and cement patio. The inside laundry room has washer/dryer hookups and laundry tub.
Insulated aluminum sliding doors and single hung windows with marble sills are throughout. Custom made wood cabinets are in the kitchen and baths. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and the bath features a large cultured marble shower. Both baths have cultured marble vanity tops and ceramic tile in the shower and tub walls. The double garage has a raised panel door, automatic door opener, and a 16 ft. x 45 ft. cement driveway. The home has central electric heating/A/C, septic tank, private water source - well/pump. The frame structure is on a monolithic slab, steel reinforced, and the exterior is stucco with vinyl siding. A new privacy fence surrounds the back yard area. All window treatments, blinds, ceiling fans, light fixtures, and appliances are included.
LOCAL COMMUNITY AND RECREATION:
All major retailers, restaurants, medical professionals, schools, and hospitals are within minutes. The nearby schools in the area include private, public, and charter. The University of Florida, Gainesville, is only 32 miles away.
Historic downtown Ocala, with a charming Gazebo Square, has quaint shops, sidewalk cafes, and planned events such as ice skating, outdoor music concerts, and street festivals. The historic district has a neighborhood of charming tree-lined streets and exquisite Victorian and Tudor homes. Throughout the city and in nearby suburbs are newer developments of single-family homes, condos, townhouses, and apartments. Ocala/Marion County boasts a unique mixture of rural and urban lifestyles within its boundaries.
The Ocala National Forest offers camping, canoeing, and fishing. East of Ocala is the famous Silver Springs attraction with monthly concerts and big name performers. The 350-acre nature theme park surrounds the headwaters of the beautiful Silver River, the largest artesian spring formation in the world. Ocala offers everything from culture wtih the Appleton Museum and Civic Theater to hometown fun.
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