5011 NW 31st St, Ocala, FL 34482

A homeowner’s dream come true! Fall in love with this inviting custom-built, move-in ready home nestled within Quail Meadow, a charming 55+ community with an excellent location close to everything. This special home combines flexible living space, quality upgrades, and a prime setting, all ready for its next owner to enjoy! Residents enjoy daily walks through the community, access to a clubhouse, swimming or lounging by the sparkling pool, and a variety of other neighborhood activities and social opportunities! From the moment you arrive, the well-maintained exterior welcomes you with a newer shingle roof (2018), mature landscaping supported by a private irrigation well, lightning rods, and attached oversized, privacy screened two-car garage. This upgraded 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers not only just under 1,900 sqft of thoughtfully designed space, but an additional 240-square-foot glass-enclosed rear lanai that provides an exceptional multi-purpose space, giving you over 2,100 sq ft that you can enjoy year-round. As you enter the welcoming foyer, a beautiful set of glass French doors to the right opens to a versatile flex room ideal for use as a home office, den, or hobby space. Vaulted ceilings with skylights and large viewing windows allow abundant natural light to stream through into the living room and kitchen, bringing nature into the home as a feature. Lighted ceiling fans and vinyl plank and tile flooring throughout the main living spaces add warmth to the home. The spacious kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring granite countertops, Wellborn Deluxe Maple soft-close cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, pantry storage, 5-burner gas stove, a newer stainless steel built-in microwave and refrigerator and a breakfast bar that provides casual seating. The adjacent dining area flows seamlessly to the glass-enclosed lanai. Designed with a split-bedroom floor plan for enhanced privacy, each bedroom is generously sized and finished with newer carpeting. The primary suite includes dual closets, private en-suite with step-in shower, and direct access to the glass-enclosed rear lanai, creating the perfect private retreat. An additional open concrete patio with privacy hedging extends your outdoor enjoyment, perfect for grilling and relaxing. A dedicated indoor laundry room adds convenience with washer, gas dryer, utility sink, and overhead cabinetry. The garage offers lighted ceiling fans, a side service door, overhead storage with pull-down stairs, and generous space for vehicles and storage. Major systems have been thoughtfully updated, including a 4-ton, 19 SEER Lennox gas HVAC system (2020), gas water heater, and a water softener system for added comfort and efficiency. Situated within walking distance to Publix, Walgreens, banks, restaurants and more, this property has a truly exceptional location. UF Health’s new hospital and I-75 are located just 2 miles away, while the World Equestrian Center (WEC) is just a short drive away for year-round spectating options.