4650 NW 78th Ave

Ready to enjoy the golf-course lifestyle? Nestled along the 9th Fairway of the Rees Jones designed Ocala National Golf Course in the welcoming community of Golden Hills, this inviting home has a variety of upgrades and an unbeatable location! On an oversized lot gently shaded by mature oaks and accented by thoughtful landscaping, the home offers a total of 5-bedrooms and 3-baths with nearly 3,000 sq.ft of living space and a side-entry 2-car garage. Warm and welcoming, the interiors feature vaulted ceilings, a split-bedroom floor plan, crown molding, and a variety of upgrades throughout. A perfect option for cooler winter nights, the floor-to-ceiling wood burning stone fireplaces serves as the focal point in the main living area of the home. Those who enjoy spending time cooking will adore the kitchen's spacious layout, ample cabinet storage, expansive granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, solar tubes for added light, adjacent breakfast nook, and open serving windows out to the family room for flowing conversations between rooms. While all bedrooms are spacious, the home's two master suites are notable spaces that feature larger layouts, huge walk-in closets, separate entrances to the pool area, and private en-suites that are well-appointed and relaxing spaces. At the back of the home is a true Florida paradise perfectly suited for entertaining fully screen-enclosed, the expansive paver patio surrounds a sparkling in-ground pool, complete with an outdoor shower and a spacious covered area with ceiling fans, wood-finished ceilings, and plenty of space for seating, all of which is accessible via several french doors throughout the home. A smaller equipment garage is located at the back of the home as well, perfectly sized for a golf-cart, riding lawn mower, or for use as a hobby workshop as desired. Additional upgrades include energy-star windows, a closed circuit security system, and a generator. Golden Hills offers a premiere location for those looking to be near the area's exciting equestrian competition venues with both HITS and the World Equestrian Center located less than 15 minutes away. A variety of shopping, dining, entertainment, and medical options are nearby, including Publix, Walgreens, and several banks less than 10 minutes away. If you're in search of an exciting golf course lifestyle, look no further!