Under contract-accepting backup offers. Come check out this meticulously updated home in Ocala on a little known 'secret Preserve in Hidden Lake. It has no backyard neighbors and beautiful views of the Hidden Lake Preserve. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and a 2-car garage with a large back covered deck that overlooks the Preserve. It sits on a nicely landscaped 1/3 of an acre lot with an extra wide driveway. Upon entering the screened entryway to the French doors, you will feel immediately welcomed by the home's charm. To your left is the entry to your master suite with French doors to the lanai and the hot tub (negotiable) and an exquisite master suite with his and hers vanities and walk-in closets. Relax in the Jacuzzi tub or the large walk-in shower, and for privacy a separate water closet. Just off the living room is a beautiful glass entryway to the large, screened lanai (w/ Vinyl Windows) and hot tub area, that overlooks the Preserve! High vaulted ceilings throughout, with a beautiful open dining room, half bath, garage entrance, and a gorgeous, updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. The kitchen nook and large family room with sliders leads to a covered porch that overlooks the preserve. Off the kitchen, a hallway leads to a laundry room and a large pantry, and split bedrooms adjoined by a jack and jill bathroom. Other upgrades include fresh paint, wood look luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, plantation shutters, updated modern light fixtures, and very cool helicopter style ceiling fans. Further updates include a new water heater 2021, septic tank and drain field 2021, new roof 2019, and AC 2018. Also included is a whole home water softener and filtration system. You will not match the charm and ambiance with new construction homes in the area, "LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!" Whether you are relaxing with family and friends on the back porch, the huge lanai or hot tub, or from the back yard; the views of the Preserve will help you relax and wind your days down. Flood Zone X - Not in a flood zone.