SIMPLY SWEET! This TURNKEY 3BD/2BA, 1,509sqft home is situated on a .25-acre homesite in the charming bedroom community known as "The Shores", which is just 9 miles outside the heart of Ocala. While it perfectly showcases a timeless, clean aesthetic appeal, inside and out, that stands apart from trend-driven styles; its efficient, functional floorplan is paramount to its lure. Once inside, the wood burning fireplace with its stone wall surround, hearth and mantle grabs your attention and welcomes you in. The vaulted ceiling, neutral colors and tile throughout provide a cohesiveness to its simplicity. The kitchen, of course, is the heart of home, where the cook can enjoy wood cabinets with crown molding trim, corner cabinets with glass fronts, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a pantry cabinet. The pass-through window to the dining room is super handy! The dining room is the "light" of the home with the abundance of windows and a French door to the patio, where al fresco dining awaits. The master bedroom features a tray ceiling, walk in closet and ensuite with granite vanity top and a tiled shower/tub combo. The fully fenced backyard is a clean palette awaiting your landscaping prowess and the above ground pool is there for you to make a splash! NEW ROOF in 2023 and HVAC in 2020 are a plus! NO HOA & NO DEED RESTRICTIONS! NO FLOOD ZONE! Literally surrounded by all the beauty and wonders of nature! The Marshall Swamp Wildlife Management Area is only 10 minutes away to the east for hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, bicycling and wildlife viewing. The Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway is 10 minutes away to the northeast and spans 110 miles from The Gulf to The St Johns River with 300 miles of various trails, including paddling, hiking, mountain biking, equestrian and paved multi-use, all for the ultimate outdoorsman. Or conveniently jump on the trails at the Banyan Road Trailhead which is just a short 8-minute walk up the road. The Ocala Greenway Disc Golf Course to the east is a 24-hole course built on an abandoned barge canal and is 8 minutes away. And lastly, it would be remiss not to mention 8 minutes to the north is Silver Springs State Park, home to one of America's largest springs and the adventure of the world famous glass bottom boat tours. Plenty of shopping, restaurants, medical facilities and indoor recreation can all be found in Downtown Ocala just 7 miles away! A FREE 1YR HOME WARRANTY FOR PEACE OF MIND IS OFFERED TO THE BUYER!