2704 SE 22ND AVENUE OCALA FL 34471 MLS #OM710787

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Discover leisurely living within the sought-after gated community of Laurel Wood. This well-maintained home features a grand foyer leading into a formal living area with triple glass sliders opening to the lanai, as well as a separate dining room enhanced by architectural arches and columns. Additional spaces include an office/den that could serve as a fourth bedroom and a thoughtfully designed split floor plan. In addition to glass sliders from the main areas, both the primary bedroom and the third bath each provide a door to the lanai area. The kitchen provides functional amenities including a central island, a breakfast bar with seating, a pantry closet and a casual dining space. Recent renovations include quartz countertops, updated cabinetry and shark coating applied to both the expansive 1,532-square-foot screened lanai and the extended 718-square-foot garage floor. The property is equipped with numerous upgrades such as arched doorways, high coffered and tray ceilings, new recessed lighting in key areas, updated fixtures in the foyer and dining room, a new GE refrigerator, a KitchenAid dishwasher, vinyl fencing along the backyard, ample garage storage and a new garage door motor and springs. Energy efficiency is ensured with a newly installed roof (August 2023) and an A/C unit added in 2018. Fresh carpeting was installed one year ago. $60k in upgrades in the past year. The grounds feature a manicured lawn and recently refreshed landscaping, while the spacious yard offers potential for future pool installation. A private gated access is nearby to the city park to enjoy walking and exercising.