NEW LOWER PRICE AND BETTER THAN NEW!!! Now is your time to buy an amazing home in the wonderful Ocala Preserve community for a great price! Meticulously maintained home with curb appeal and better than new! This 2023 Shea built Connect model in the desirable Ocala Preserve offers modern, single level living with 1,862 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a versatile den/office flex space. Designed with an open concept for todays lifestyle, the light filled great room features soaring tray ceilings and flows seamlessly into the chefs kitchen, complete with an expansive granite island, elegant soft close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances that feature a gas slide in rangeperfect for entertaining. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat with a large walk in closet and a spa like ensuite boasting dual sinks and a glass enclosed shower. Additional highlights include a laundry room with utility sink, upgraded lighting, and thoughtful finishes throughout. Step outside to enjoy professionally hardscaped front and backyards, with landscaped plantings framed by stone edging, and a large, extended hardscaped lanai ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Situated on a premium lot with no homes directly behind, this property offers a lush green view and a walking path around the common area for serene strolls. Ocala Preserve is a gated 55+ lifestyle community featuring resort style amenities, golf, clubhouse, dining, pools, pickleball and tennis courts, fitness center, and miles of trailsall just minutes to the World Equestrian Center.