NEW ROOF to be installed prior to closing or roof credit to Buyer. Situated in Prime NW Ocala, this well-maintained 3 BR, 2 Bath golf course home is located on the 14th hole in gated Ocala Palms, and a six minute drive to WEC. Once inside this move-in ready home, you will fall in love with the life/ boots/ pet-friendly vinyl flooring throughout and four sets of sliding doors, providing golf course views, fresh air and year round enjoyment on the screened lanai. The kitchen has beautiful neutral colored custom cabinetry, complementing counters offering plenty of counter space, complete with a 4 seat breakfast bar defining the space, making cooking and entertaining a breeze. Relax and enjoy the large primary bedroom with triple sliding doors to lanai, two walk-in closets and en-suite bath. Upon entry, the dining space is the focal point with sliding doors and golf-course views, glass French doors lead to a guest bedroom, currently used as a home office, with a reach-in closet. The second guest bedroom is generously sized and features a reach-in closet and is nicely tucked away off the kitchen for privacy. The guest hall bath features a tiled walk-in shower. The open concept living space features sliding doors to the lanai and a dry bar tucked away, making for the perfect living and conversation seating areas. Conveniently located off the kitchen and leading to the garage, is the laundry room, with built-in cabinets and folding counter. The 600+/- SF garage offers three spaces, for two cars and a golf cart, a pedestrian door and utility sink. NEW HVAC, 2022. OCALA PALMS is a gated 55+ community for the active adult lifestyle. In the Heart of Horse Country, just a short drive to dining, shopping, grocery, Equestrian venues and I-75. Minutes to trendy Historic Downtown Ocala's Art-walks, Farmer's Market, restaurants, cafe's, patio bars, galleries and boutiques. ***HOA covers gated entry, common area maintenance, trash collection, basic cable/internet and amenities including clubhouse, tennis, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym and pickleball. There is an 18 hole golf course with additional membership.