The Peaceful hideaway 4br/3ba spacious ranch style home, on nearly 4 acres off the beaten path, is located in the sought after Shady Road Ranch Premier Equestrian Community. one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Marion County, Shady Road Ranches offers miles of connected scenic shaded bridal trials between each property, and plenty of space between neighbors (between 5-10 acres each). The Foyer of the house sets the tone to a formal dining room, and great room which french doors lead to a large 57x22ft rear porch. It overlooks Spanish Moss covered large oaks on the land, with open pastures views of the neighboring ranches. The Large family room with an elegant fireplace, overlooks breathtaking Florida sunsets through its large bay windows. The spacious eat-in kitchen with newer cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances, including gas range stove/convection oven. The large master bed room includes its own bathroom, two walk-in closets, and hardwood floors similar to those laid down throughout the house. Across the hall are 2 additional bedrooms sharing a bathroom. The guest room is located on the other side of the house close to the third bathroom. There are also 2 bonus rooms currently being used as an office and study. The 975 sqft car garage, can easily fit 3 cars, while still having plenty of room for a workshop. A NEW septic drain field was replaced in 2018, along with a newly installed well pump, filtration system and water softener. A Newly installed 125 gallon propane tank is hooked up to stove/oven and dryer , with an external connection for a dual fuel generator (gas / LP). The Roof is also NEW, and was installed in the spring of 2019. The 3.81 acres (5 usable acres when including the designated retention area) also provides an irrigated garden and fruit grove, which includes lemons, pear, limequats, olives, loquats, figs, bananas, pineapples, grapes, and pecan trees. The beauty of this location is that you can enjoy the quite and beauty country living, and only be approx. 15 min from Historic Downtown, dozens of popular stores, restaurants, hiking/biking/horse trails, Ocala International Airport, and The World Equestrian Center. Rainbow River Head Springs and Silver Springs are only approx. 30 min from this location. Orlando International Airport is approx. 1hr 20 min. Tampa International Airport is approx. 1hr 30min. No HOA Fees ! room sizes are approximates