8706 SW 88TH Place, Ocala, FL 34481

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 car garage 1878 sq ft Estate Home with CASITA in highly sought-after Candler Hills in On Top of the World - Florida's Premiere Retirement Community! Built in 2015 with an upgraded 50 YEAR ROOF and upgraded CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE RESISTANT windows!

HVAC was updated in 2022 with new A-Coil and new Puron lines. Also, SELLER IS OFFERING A 1 YEAR HOME WARRANTY! This immaculate MOVE-IN READY open floor plan Hydrangea model is located on a cul-de-sac and is sure to please! One of the bedrooms and bathrooms is a private guest casita and is perfect for an office, in-law suite, multigenerational living, or for guests or caregivers.

This cozy casita is a full freestanding suite with a private entry off the courtyard, a full bath with tub and shower, and a walk-in closet. It is separated from the main residence by a private, screened courtyard with raised brick planters which adds an additional 700 sq ft to the home's outdoor entertainment space.

Inside you will find staggered 18x18 tile flooring, crown molding, and rounded wall corners throughout the living areas, with plush carpet in the bedrooms for added comfort. The gorgeous kitchen features staggered cream cabinets with soft close drawers and doors, granite countertops, double soapstone sink, stainless steel appliances, large island, generous pantry, glass tile backsplash, and coffee station area.

The primary bedroom includes his and hers walk-in closets, an en-suite bathroom with double sinks, soft close drawers and cabinets, large walk-in shower, and separate water closet. Built-in storage cabinets are located in the large inside laundry room.

Windows are Vinyl Double Paned, Double Hung Tip-In's - 6 windows have 6 over 6 panes and 4 windows have 8 over 8 panes, mullions are inside the glass so they're very easy to clean. One of the most outstanding aspects of this home is the amount of outdoor privacy it has!

Imagine sipping your morning coffee on the covered screened porch as you enjoy the peace and quiet of NO REAR NEIGHBORS. Or sit outside on the brick paver patio surrounded by lush, fully sodded and irrigated landscaping. This home includes biweekly trash pick-up, weekly recycling and yard clippings pick up and curbside mail service as well.

Residents of Candler Hills enjoy access to all of the fantastic amenities of OTOW including indoor/outdoor pools, fitness centers, dog parks, walking and biking trails, pickleball, racquetball, over 175 clubs and much more. But not only that, Candler residents have EXCLUSIVE access the The Lodge, the future Azure fitness facility, and the Candler Hills Community Center!

Conveniently located near shopping, dining, medical, and easy access to I-75, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and community living. Schedule your private showing today!