Nestled in the heart of Ocala, FL horse country and surrounded by over 8,000+ acres of preservation, this is a unique and rare opportunity to live your luxury in a brand-new construction model home (2025) on an equestrian-compatible parcel in the gated community of Bel-Lago. This two-story estate spans over 5,000+ sqft of refined living space on over 9+ pristine acres, adorned with a picturesque pond, majestic palms, and Live oaks - a true portrait of natural Florida. The home’s open design is made welcoming through the generous use of organic textures and design features, with Douglas fir cathedral ceilings, coffered ceilings with inlays, white oak engineered hardwood flooring, natural stone fireplaces and accents, and a warm earth tone color scheme, all accentuated by tremendous natural light from the Andersen windows throughout. The main residence features a functional floorplan of 3 bedrooms + study, 3.5 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room and sunroom. Upon entering the home, the grand atrium is the perfect entryway leading you into the formal sitting area, featuring large slider windows, cathedral beamed ceilings, and a dual-room fireplace. The home flows seamlessly into the true chef’s kitchen and dining area with granite countertops + backsplash, a large eat-in island, ample cabinet storage, and stainless steel Thermador appliances - even (2) dishwashers. Retreat to the tile-floored sunroom with incredible views of your pastoral oasis. This room offers a cathedral Douglas fir ceiling, accordion patio doors, and picture windows, all centered by a stone gas-burning fireplace. The owner’s suite is cozy and intimate with its stone fireplace, and en-suite bathroom with his/her closets, two private toilets, large dual-vanity, walk-in shower, and glamorous free-standing tub. The spacious study, framed by windows and built-ins, offers inspiring views and warmth from a shared fireplace with the grand atrium entry. Upstairs, you have two more guest suites with spacious closets and tiled en-suite bathrooms, along with the main electronics closet which enables smart-home remote control of select house lighting, Wi-Fi, stereo, and smart TVs throughout the house. The spacious 3-car garage includes a finished A/C 2nd floor for recreational use or storage space. An attached outdoor shed is added for convenience of your garden tools and supplies. Equestrian-ready with access to trails from your backyard, this is a rare opportunity to live immersed in nature, luxury, and possibility. Bel-Lago includes a gatehouse, multiple feature lakes, a multi-use internal trail system, and HOA. Enjoy your private oasis in Ocala horse country, while being minutes away from restaurants, grocery stores, and hospitals, 25 minutes to the World Equestrian Center, and only 1.5 hours away from Orlando and Tampa.
