8368 SW 82ND CIRCLE

Golf course living at its finest in Candler Hills, the premier 55+ gated golf community in Southwest Ocala. This spectacular 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a desirable split-bedroom floor plan and is perfectly positioned on the tee box of the 17th hole of the Candler Hills Golf Course. This expanded Huntley II single-family home is truly an entertainer’s dream. Exceptional curb appeal welcomes you with stacked stone accents, a paver driveway and walkway, concrete landscape curbing, and a 2-car garage PLUS a separate golf cart garage. Step through the formal foyer with its elegant circular tray ceiling and enjoy immediate views through the home. The formal dining room sits to the right, while the two guest bedrooms and guest/hall bath are located to the left. The laundry room and garage access are conveniently positioned nearby. The heart of the home is the expansive great room and gourmet kitchen, designed for both comfort and entertaining. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, upgraded cabinetry, a custom backsplash, high-end appliances, and a breakfast bar. The private primary suite, located at the rear of the home, features a tray ceiling, two closets, and a luxurious en-suite bath with a custom tiled walk-in shower with seat, large jacuzzi tub, dual-sink vanity, linen closet, and comfort-height toilet. From the great room, step through two sets of triple sliding doors onto the impressive 20’ x 40’ screened lanai/birdcage, ideal for seamlessly extending indoor living to the outdoors. Additional upgrades include crown molding throughout, a whole-house natural gas generator, tankless water heater, 2021 roof, 2017 HVAC (routinely maintained), 18” neutral ceramic tile flooring in main living areas, carpeted bedrooms, and plantation shutters throughout. The monthly HOA fee curbside trash/recycling & mail delivery, 24/7 monitored gates and what seems like endless amenities. Candler Hills residents have private access to The Lodge which provides over 18,000 sf of enjoyment including a resort-style pool featuring beach entry and separate spa, covered pavilion, indoor gathering lounge, ballroom, catering kitchen, and much more. Candler Hills features a par 72 championship golf course, and two more private courses are within the OTOW Central area. Candler residents also have access to all OTOW Central amenities; 3 pools (2 outside & 1 inside & another under construction), state of the art fitness centers, pickleball (uncovered & covered), billiards, archery range, corn hole, bocce ball, tennis, shuffleboard, horse shoes, remote control flying field and race cars, 175+ clubs, woodworking shop (extra fee), library, and much, much more! A golf cart community with access to several shopping centers, restaurants, entertainment venue, and more! Centrally located 20 minutes from the World Equestrian Center, easy drive to 4 cruise ports and/or airports, and within a close proximity to entertainment complexes in Orlando. Furniture/Furnishings/Golf Cart available for purchase outside the sale of the home.