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UPDATED VILLA • GREEN SPACE VIEWS • PRIME OTOW LOCATION! Welcome to this popular Philadelphian Model Villa in the desirable Friendship Colony neighborhood of On Top of the World, Ocala’s premier 55+ gated golf community. Perfectly positioned with peaceful green space across the street, this beautifully maintained home offers privacy, comfort, and easy low-maintenance living. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa with a 1.5-car garage provides plenty of space for your vehicle, golf cart, and storage, along with valuable updates already completed. Major Updates Include: 2023 Roof, 2013 HVAC (meticulously maintained), 2013 Windows, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated kitchen with granite counters & custom backsplash, custom blinds throughout, and finished Florida Room under heat & air. From the moment you arrive, the stone-accented exterior and large tiled front porch create welcoming curb appeal—an ideal place to enjoy morning coffee or relax with neighbors in the evening. Inside, the bright Great Room features a solar tube for extra natural light, a beautiful picture window, and a custom ceiling fan. The split-bedroom layout offers privacy for both owners and guests. The front guest bedroom is light-filled and spacious, while the nearby bath has been updated with a new tub surround, grab bars, comfort-height toilet, and modern fixtures. The private primary suite, located at the rear of the home, includes custom blinds, a ceiling fan, and a large walk-in closet with convenient access toward the kitchen. The en suite bath offers a tiled step-in shower, comfort-height toilet, and upgraded lighting and fixtures. The upgraded eat-in kitchen features luxury vinyl plank flooring, granite countertops and sink, custom backsplash, pantry, and newer appliances—perfect for everyday living or entertaining. Additional living space awaits in the Florida Room, complete with LVP flooring, heat and air, a wall of windows for natural light, ceiling fan, extra outlets, and a convenient kitchen pass-through. A separate screened room with tile flooring adds even more space to enjoy Florida’s beautiful weather. The garage just off the kitchen includes a high-end front-load washer and dryer, generous storage, and pull-down attic access for even more storage options. This home has been exceptionally maintained, with recent service updates including HVAC maintenance (June 2025), carpet cleaning (August 2025), and garage door service (September 2025). A beautifully updated villa in a fantastic location—offering comfort, convenience, and the active Florida lifestyle you’ve been looking for. The monthly HOA fee includes Basic Spectrum Cable, roof repair, exterior painting every seven years, irrigation water, irrigation system maintenance, exterior maintenance and insurance, landscaping, trash & recycling, 24/7 monitored gates and what seems like endless amenities; three pools (2 outside & 1 inside & another under construction), two 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. 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.