Welcome to Countryside Farms! Ocalas best kept secret. This is the only home available for Sale in this highly sought after gated equine community. Literally 5 minutes to the best shopping, hospitals & restaurants yet serenely tucked away and hidden from the noise of the city. With High speed internet you can work from home with ease. This 5+ acre mini farm has been lovingly cared for and maintained to perfection. The Brick on Block construction make it a solid choice. It is a Traditional Classic Rancher with 3 nice size Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms ( 2845 sf under air). It has a warm wonderful flow to it offering a split bedroom plan, Formal Living and Dining room in addition to an awesome Great room with a high wood beamed ceiling, a cozy wood burning Fireplace and French doors that go out to the FABULOUS screened Resort style pool complete with a soothing waterfall, deck, BBQ area and covered lanai. The Kitchen is sure to please the Chef in the house, with a Farmhouse Sink, SS appliances (Kitchen Aid double oven) an eat in area with French doors leading to the pool area. The Master suite is spacious and the Master Bath has been upgraded with granite counters, his and her sinks, a jacuzzi tub and separate shower. The Master Walk in Closet is spacious . The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms are nice sized and have beautiful wide plank tile flooring. There is a 1.5 car attached garage and a 3 car detached garage with an equipment storage area. The barn is attached with 3 Horse stalls (12X12 matted) and a very cute 600 Sf 1 bedroom Apt. There is an RV hook up at the Detached garage. The property has Scattered Oaks and is safely board Fenced for your horses with automatic waterers in the 2 paddocks. Upgrades include new Energy efficient Windows in 2018 , House reroofed in 2009, Barn in 2016. One of the 3 a/c units replaced in 2002. Hot Water Heater 4 yrs, SS appliances 3 yrs. Pool deck , Screen and Roof on Lanai along with the house Electric box recently replaced. For the Show Horse competitors out there, you are only about 8 miles to the New World Equestrian Center. This home has been loved and has great memories .........just time to downsize for the current owners. Come take a look, you will be impressed! Furniture available at a price...you could move right in.