Exceptional value in Ocala Preserve! This upgraded Rome model by Shea Homes offers 1,454 sq. ft. with an open layout and split-bedroom design for added privacy. Features include 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, PLUS a den/office perfect for guests or working from home. The kitchen is both stylish and functional with upgraded wood cabinets, crown molding, granite countertops, a large island, stainless-steel appliances, and a gas range. Enjoy tile flooring, cathedral ceilings, and ceiling fans throughout, including three on the screened lanai for easy indoor-outdoor living. Additional upgrades include a laundry room with utility sink, whole-house surge protection, termite bond, and more. Offered furnished and move-in ready, this home is ready for you to enjoy. Located in the 55+ section of gated Ocala Preserve, residents enjoy over 600 acres of natural beauty, walking and biking trails, lakes, parks, and top-tier amenities including golf, multiple pools, tennis, pickleball, bocce, fishing, kayaks, canoes, spa services, clubhouse events, and on-site dining at The Salted Brick. The HOA fee includes lawn and shrub maintenance PLUS your irrigation water, so you spend less time on the work and more time on the FUN, and with no CDD fees, you truly get MORE for your money. All this and you're just minutes from the World Equestrian Center, HITS, and downtown Ocala.