Located just 20 miles to downtown Ocala, Rolling Ranch Estates is nestled less than 5 miles to Rt. 200 and just a short drive to Dunnellon with its old-time charm where along the way you’ll pass lush horse pastures and beautiful state conservation land. This is country living at its finest yet near all the desirable city amenities. The gorgeous 1.42-acre lot is fully fenced and gated for security. Privacy. Built in 2005, this open and bright 2, 790 sq. ft. sprawling ranch is quite inviting with its verandah style front porch highlighted with archways and columns. The large concrete parking pad leading to the front door makes the home easily accessible for guests. Upon entry through the double doors, a massive 600-sq.-ft. great room with cathedral ceiling, formal dining space and lustrous hardwood floors welcomes you inside to a relaxing floor plan with 3 bedrooms (all with walk-in closets), 3 full baths plus powder room, a Florida room and a sunroom. Any cook will be delighted with the eat-in kitchen featuring granite counters/backsplash, stainless appliances, breakfast bar, center island, built-in desk, double ovens including convection, side-by-side refrigerator, double stainless sinks and pull-out cabinets. The owner’s suite is secluded to one side of the home and has an oversized bay window with built-in seat, double walk-in closets, and comfortable master bath with custom marble walk-in shower, garden tub and double sink vanity. This home offers many wonderful opportunities for personal enjoyment and relaxation with family and friends, whether indoors or out. Also included: 2-car garage with 3rd full bath, barrel tile roof, multiple sets of glass sliders, water softener, tankless water heater, 2 large sheds for storage, ceramic tile in baths, and hardwood in great room, bedrooms and kitchen. For the active adventurist, there’s quick access to the Pruitt Trailhead offering multi-use trails, bird watching, mountain biking, picnicking, and even horseback riding. Perfect for water activities is the crystal-clear Rainbow River just minutes away with its constant water temperature of 72 degrees making it popular for tubing, swimming, kayaking and snorkeling. The fabulous location, a spacious floor plan with amazing livability, and an incredible piece of land combine to make this a very special place for living in the Florida lifestyle sought-after by so many. location just 20 minutes to the esteemed 950-acre World Equestrian Center in the Farmland Preservation Area of NW Ocala’s sensational horse country; just minutes to the Hálpata Tastanaki Nature Preserve with over 8, 000 acres including 13 miles of horse trails through lush, mossy hammocks; Home to more horses than anywhere else in the country, Marion County is a major world thoroughbred center with 1, 200+ horse farms and more than 50 known breeds of horses. One of only three top racehorse breeding regions in the world, along with Lexington, Ky., and Chantilly, France, this idyllic and unassuming area has produced a stunning total of 50 national champions, 6 Kentucky Derby winners, 26 Breeders’ Cup champions and 6 Horses of the Year. Get your own little slice of equestrian paradise in the Horse Capital of the World where several national publications including Money magazine and Where to Retire magazine name Ocala as one of the top places to live and retire.