950 SW 43RD PLACE OCALA FL 34471 MLS #OM700123

Hunt Country Style home located in the quaint gated SW Ocala equestrian subdivision of Polo Lane. Situated on just under 6 wooded and parklike acres, this one of a kind custom home combines rustic charm and traditional craftsmanship. With views from every room and room for everyone, this spacious and well appointed retreat offers five en-suite bedrooms. Built with the same practicality and design advantages as a hunt country bank barn, this multilevel home has easy access to two levels. Take the winding drive over the brick bridge, past the brick fountain courtyard to park in the cohesively designed covered carport at the back of the home for easy entry to the main level or park at the front parking area of the home for easy access to the lower level. Guests may choose to take stairs to the main level porch entrance. The main level entry great room features a striking old English country aesthetic featuring rustic beams, solid wood floors, and brick architecture with a fireplace flanked by French doors. The dining room embodies rustic elegance featuring a beautiful wall of windows, stunning pool views, wood beams, and a brick wall with French doors leading to the porch. The adjacent custom kitchen offers designer appliances that make cooking and hosting seamless. Laundry is a breeze, literally in this laundry room, just open the French doors to the shady porch and let the fresh air in. Tucked across off the great room, is the primary suite, junior suite and guest bathroom. Imagine waking up and stepping outside the French doors to a porch from either suite. The spacious primary suite features double closets and an old world style bathroom with lovely accent beams, aged limestone tiles, windowed garden tub and walk-in shower. Back to the great room off the front entry, ascend the stairs to discover three generous sized additional en-suite bedrooms and a cozy loft space. Back down stairs to the main living level, down the hall, past the kitchen, a solid wood circular staircase winds its way down to the lower level entry hall. The lower level will delight any enthusiast featuring a pristine two car garage and a pristine workshop flanking two versatile spaces, complemented by another full bath. Perfect for a home office, studio and or a fitness space and provides direct access to the lower front porch and lawn. This home offers French doors and several porch options for enjoyment and relaxation. The beautifully weathered wood back porch, overlooks the pool that blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings and offers timeless style in reclaimed brick and salted concrete. Extensively landscaped, meticulously maintained, tremendous storage and a generator for peace of mind, this is a one of a kind retreat that has it all for families and friends to make lasting memories. Newer roof, mechanics for house and pool, generator and more. Convenient access to grocery, shopping, downtown, medical and less than 8 miles to equestrian venues and golf. Let us give you a personalized and detailed tour.