DREAM WITH YOUR EYES OPEN! Take a close look at this 3 BR/ 2 BA/ Extended 1 Car Garage home with 1138 SF of LA, located on a 0.24 acre lot in SE Ocala, and has a large backyard that could be a wonderful OUTDOOR HAVEN! This home boasts a CONCRETE BLOCK & STUCCO exterior and a BRAND NEW ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLE ROOF (04/2023), ensuring durability and low maintenance for years to come! It also features NEW SMOKE & CARBON DIOXIDE detectors and an ADT Security video monitoring system for your safety and peace of mind. There is a 14' long COVERED FRONT PORCH for the front door which has a keyless entry ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCK. Once inside, you will immediately notice the CATHEDRAL CEILING over the main living area which creates a spacious yet cozy ambiance, with a recent INTERIOR REPAINT in 2020. The new waterproof LUXURY VINYL PLANK flooring (2023) with its warm brown tones adds a sophisticated & sleek finish as it flows throughout the home, excluding the kitchen which has a TILE FLOOR. The large U-shaped kitchen was totally remodeled in 2021 with dark stained Shaker cabinets, brushed nickel hardware, HIGH DEFINITION LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS, and STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. The TILE FLOORING continues into the EAT-IN DINING AREA which has a lovely view of the backyard through the pair of FRENCH DOORS with full length GLASS INSERTS. There is a door just off the main living area that leads to the MASTER SUITE where you will find a 13' x 12' primary bedroom with a nice sized WALK-IN CLOSET and an ENSUITE BATHROOM with a single vanity/sink, a toilet, a small window for NATURAL LIGHT, & a TUB/SHOWER combo with a TILE SURROUND. Tub was recently REGLAZED for a spotless appearance (3/2023). Moving down the hallway towards the GUEST WING on the west side of the home, you will find BATHROOM #2 behind the first door on the left. It features a single vanity/sink, a toilet, and a TUB/SHOWER combo with a TILE SURROUND. This tub was also recently REGLAZED. BEDROOM #3 is located in the front of the home and BEDROOM #2 is located in the rear of the home. Both bedrooms are of ample size with closets & ceiling fans with light kits. Saving the best feature for last, the backyard is the hidden gem of this home - with NO HOMES CURRENTLY BEHIND, you will enjoy complete privacy and tranquility. There is a large 27'4” x 12' SCREEN ENCLOSED BIRDCAGE on a concrete patio covered with COOL DECK finish (installed 3/2019) complete with a portable Bullfrog HOT TUB (pump replaced - 2019) There is also a BUILT-IN FIREPIT which is the perfect place to entertain family & friends while watching the flames of the fire, toasting S'mores with chocolate & gooey marshmallows, and making wonderful memories! What are you waiting for? Pick up the phone now and call to schedule your private viewing of this lovely home before it is gone!