4944 SE 7th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480

Classic elegance best describes this custom estate home in The Laurels of Bellechase. Located just minutes from downtown Ocala, and the main campuses of Two hospitals. Be the envy of the neighborhood in this exquisite home set in a magnificently landscaped garden. Stroll through a gated courtyard lined with beautiful boxwood and roses to the entrance of this home. Enter the home through custom 8’ arched double wood and glass doors—one of five sets in this home. The grand foyer is large enough to have a formal sitting area with grand piano and/or formal dining. This elegant entrance looks into a beautiful inner courtyard. The courtyard leads to the pool and spa with sundeck. This outdoor space is perfect for entertaining as it features a summer kitchen and fireplace. A privately located master suite includes its own fireplace and spacious master bath with a large center island, steam shower, and large walk-in closet with a beverage area. The home contains a large office with hardwood floors. The perfect ensuite is part of this home with large rooms for a bedroom and sitting room or two bedrooms that are joined by a full bathroom with shower in tub, and mini kitchen complete with convection microwave oven, small refrigerator, and dishwasher. Yet another bedroom with an ensuite bath is located on the lower level. The home’s gourmet kitchen features a massive island, Wolf range, and GE Monogram appliances. A second kitchenette is in the large walk-in pantry off the main kitchen that contains a second refrigerator and Miele dishwasher. Yes, this home has three dishwashers. The spacious family space includes room for a full dining table, large family room and wet bar with wine cooler, refrigerator, and built in Monogram ice maker. Also off the family room is a second small office that is complete with built-in file cabinets and granite counter tops. The second floor contains a large multipurpose room, additional room that could be a bedroom or craftroom and a full bathroom that is large enough to store all the family’s seasonal decorations. The gardens around the home are sure to be a delight in all seasons. Just outside the family room door it a small kitchen garden that is planted with herbs, veggies and strawberries. A fenced dog run is also just outside. The gardens around this home were planted with care and attention to sustainability. Many 100’s of caladium and other bulbs are planted that will continue to bring joy for years to come. Don’t miss the rose garden that was started in early 2023 and the rare garden containing the beautiful blue bamboo from Kanapaha Gardens in Gainesville.