Description
This meticulously maintained equestrian estate features a custom pool home, center-aisle barn, FEI dressage arena, and an extraordinary accessory building containing an executive 1/1 apartment, 3 bays for classic cars or valuable asset storage and a custom kitchen for large-scale entertaining, all on 12.9 lush acres dotted with granddaddy oaks. This quality home has been extensively remodeled with fine finishes. It features an open concept, split design and volume ceilings. The living area is adorned by a rock fireplace and hickory engineered hardwood floors. A sitting area with built-in cabinetry could accommodate a piano or simply provide a serene space to relax.The chef's kitchen boasts custom cherry cabinets, a work island, eat-at bar, and updated appliances. Seamless windows in the dining room provide a spectacular view of the barn and paddocks. French doors open to a study/flex room en route to the primary bedroom. This elegant bedroom with tray ceiling and fireplace accommodates a king bed with room to spare, has a luxurious en suite bath and a walk-in closet complete with custom shelving and walk-in safe. A private, screened porch is accessible from the primary bedroom and study. There are two guest bedrooms, one with its own entry, and a full bath accessible to the pool. Enjoy the screened and heated lap pool year round or simply relax in its waterfall spa. Guests will enjoy the custom kitchen with birch cabinetry and eat-at bar in the entertainment building, as well as the comfortable sitting area with stone fireplace and spacious screened porch. There's also a full bath and plenty of storage space. The one-bedroom, executive apartment with private entry can be income-producing or space for farm related individuals. To the rear of this building is a carport with 50 amp service, tall enough to park a horse trailer, RV, boat or equipment. A center aisle, block barn has 7 stalls and spaces for more, some with direct turnout. There is a feed room and tack room with air conditioning, storage cabinets, washer, and a storage bay for hay. A wash area to the rear of the barn has hot and cold water. The mirrored dressage arena has a crowned limerock base with a sand/carpet fiber footing. Pastures have high-quality run-in sheds, water and a solidly built round pen. There is plenty of open area, as well, to simply hack or set up a few jumps. Ocala Downs is a sought after, gated equestrian community with miles of dedicated riding trails. Its desireable NW location is within minutes to Ocala's infamous horse show venues, equine related resources, premier golf courses, the exclusive World Equestrian Center, shopping and medical facilities.
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