One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. **ACCEPTING BACKUP SHOWINGS & OFFERS.** Your countryside escape awaits! Welcome home to Dunnellon, FL, where the perfect blend of country charm and city convenience is found. This delightful property, set on a spacious 1/3-acre lot, offers a tranquil escape while keeping you just a short drive away from urban amenities. As you approach the home the ranch style exterior invites you to a place of warmth and comfort. This block home features a stucco exterior accented with low-maintenance landscaping, a spacious front yard and a cozy front porch for you to relax and enjoy the evening sunsets. Upon entering, the living room opens to the dining room with views to the large back porch and spacious back yard. The dining room connects to the kitchen, creating a perfect setting for entertaining guests or spending quality time with family. The kitchen is generously spaced and leads to the laundry room with a washer and dryer and custom pantry shelves. This home features a split floor plan with the primary suite, including a walk-in closet, is just to the left upon entering the home. The secondary bedrooms and bathroom are through the hallway on the right side of the open living area. Through the French doors off of the Dining room, step into the expanded back porch with access to the fully fenced-in backyard where the possibilities are endless: gardening, raising chickens, outdoor activities, boat or RV storage or even the addition of a pool. You'll have all you need in place with this home as far as major systems: Roof is 2023, A/C is 2017, septic tank pumped 2022, whole house water filtration 2021, well motor replaced 2021 and the home has a termite bond transferable to the next owner. This property is strategically located to provide the best of both worlds—a peaceful countryside setting and easy access to the amenities of nearby Ocala. Enjoy the charm of small-town living while still being within a short drive to shopping, dining, and entertainment options including Rainbow Springs, the World Equestrian Center, Calesa Township, Ocala National Forest and numerous trails, horse stables, community parks and preserves... something for anyone. This home is located 20 minutes to i-75, 1 hr+15 min to Interstate-4, just over 1 hour to Cedar Key and 1.5 hours to Disney, Universal and Central FL theme parks. Schedule your showing today!