Escape to the peace and privacy of country living on 5 acres featuring a partially cleared, fenced pasture and wooded acreage for added privacy. The two-story home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a versatile bonus room that's perfect for a home office, den or potential 4th bedroom. The spacious, updated eat-in kitchen is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining with its hickory cabinets, granite countertops, a new dishwasher and 2 pantries. The living room has a brick fireplace and French doors that open to the covered front porch. The first floor primary suite provides a peaceful retreat with rustic wood accents and French doors leading to the 12x30 screened porch featuring an outdoor cooking area. The primary bathroom includes a walk-in closet, double sink vanity and a tiled walk-in shower with dual shower heads. A beautiful wood staircase leads to the 2nd floor where you'll find 2 guest bedrooms and a full bathroom. Both bedrooms feature hardwood floors and sliding glass doors that open onto a covered balcony overlooking the property. The property has paved road frontage and offers easy access to the Orange Springs boat ramp located at the end of the road for your fishing and boating enjoyment on the Ocklawaha River. Conveniently located between Ocala, Gainesville and Palatka.