CUSTOM - ONE OF A KIND - Connect model built by Shea Homes located in the Premier Gated Community of Ocala Preserve, only minutes away from the World Equestrian Center and HITS! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, plus Den home is a designers dream with custom upgrades throughout, and sits on a premium lot with expansive views of the hybrid golf course and grand-daddy oak trees. Upon completion of the home, it was completely gutted and designed as shown in the pictures. Upon entry, you are greeted with an upgraded glass door, LVP flooring, Crown molding throughout, 5.25" base boards, and Plantation shutters. Moving through the home, you will see this magnificent kitchen, which has been completely redesigned. Upgrades including: Custom shaker cabinets, soft close doors and drawers, cabinet slide outs, Quartz countertops, Custom Vented Hood, Gas Stove Top, Pot Filler, High-end Backsplash, Wine Fridge cabinet, premium fixtures and a reverse osmosis dispenser. The open living and dinning area includes new fixtures, a coffered ceiling, and a sliding glass door leading out to the fenced in back yard. The master bedroom and bathroom have been elegantly upgraded with a barn door and a complete re-design in the bathroom; including: upgraded tile flooring, mirrors, vanity, and an expanded shower. The Master closet features built in shelving and a stone top island. Towards the front of the home are two well sized guest rooms with a shared bathroom; featuring, new vanity, upgraded tile flooring, and a tiled tub wall. This home originally was a two bathroom home; however, the laundry room was gutted and upgraded and also left room to add a beautiful 1/2 bath on the main hallway. Other upgrades include: Tankless water heater, whole house water softener, 8ft doors, 2ft garage extension, garage cabinets with laundry hookups, upgraded plumbing fixtures, upgraded ceiling fans, and custom landscaping. This luxury home is ready for you to move in and start enjoying all Ocala Preserve has to offer, such as the Trails, Lakeside Veranda & Boardwalk, Resort Spa and Fitness Facility, Tennis, Pickleball, and Bocce Facilities, Resort & Lap Pool, Restaurant, Clubs/Bar, and much more! Come see for yourself! The HOA fees include lawn and landscape maintenance, amenities, high speed internet, and discounts on the "Salted Brick" restaurant, spa, and golf!