10548 SW 27th Ave., Ocala, FL 34476

Enjoy country living, yet conveniently located close to everything! This 5+ acre equestrian estate is located in gated Lexington Downs close to the Florida Greenway Trails (1/4 Mile) and the Florida Horse Park(1.8 Miles) and 3.1 Miles to Publix. 14 miles from the World Equestrian Center! This elegant home features an open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, an office, and an exercise room. The kitchen opens to the family room and formal dining room. The gorgeous chef's kitchen includes two-tone color cabinets, a center island, stainless steel appliances, and Marble and honed Soapstone countertops. The family room offers doors connecting the living room to the outdoor living area, featuring a screen-enclosed pool. Evoking the quality of elegant, bygone craftsmanship with 8" floor and ceiling moldings, this custom home was featured in the 2017 Parade of Homes. Vintage features include an 1840s marble fireplace surround from a Machias, Maine home in the master bedroom and a large, intricately carved mahogany fireplace surround in the living room. Both fireplaces use gas units with faux logs. This home was constructed to minimize all VOCs and construction-related chemicals, including using zero VOC interior paint and plank-style floor tiles. The Chef's kitchen, designed for those who enjoy cooking, is centered by a large Cherry island with sink topped by Maple butcher block for food prep from all sides. With a nod to French design, the graceful hood above an induction cooktop is flanked by substantial shelves perfect for artwork or collections. Countertops include Calacatta Nuvolato marble around a white, Kohler, cast iron farmers sink adorned with a Kingston brass bridge faucet. Honed finished soapstone with hints of green throughout balances the cooktop and sets off the coffee bar. Spacious pantry. The commercial-style fridge/freezer is by Frigidaire, while all other appliances are by Bosch. The screened lanai that overlooks the pastures has an automatic, solar-heated saltwater pool with a swim lane extension and a soothing waterfall, perfect for those romantic evenings. Many extras include a Jetta "stay hot" whirlpool bathtub in the master bath, the bidet in the master water closet, the two-zone, very quiet heat pumps, and two tankless hot water heaters on either end. Corner office with pasture views plus ample closets throughout the house. The house is fully wired for a 2-zone backup generator, has an underground propane tank, has wall-piped insect systems, and good well water that doesn't need filtration or a water softener. The equestrian will enjoy the stables. A delightful, airy barn has full, 2nd-floor storage with a surprise electric winch-operated "elevator" for lifting heavy items up to be stored. It also includes an air-conditioned tack room, two wash areas, and stalls built to accommodate minis, ponies, and full-sized horses. Other features are a foaling stall, fans, storage for tractor, lawn mower, and Gator. An advantageous arrangement within this friendly, equestrian HOA gives permanent use of 2 extra acres in addition to the existing 5.1 acres for a total of 7 acres, all fenced with white 4 rail PVCC and several wooden, non-climb paddocks. An oversized small, turf dressage arena can double as a paddock. The backyard is fenced for dogs.