BEL LAGO UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP WILL DRIVE PRICE HIGHER - Discover your dream equestrian retreat with this stunning 5.34-acre Tuscan-style estate, located within a beautifully maintained and secure gated community featuring miles of scenic riding trails. Surrounded by an expansive 8,000-acre State Forest, this property offers unmatched privacy and natural beauty—yet remains just 20 minutes from the World Equestrian Center and only 5 minutes from shopping, dining, and medical facilities. Ideally positioned between the Rainbow River and Ocala, it delivers both convenience and tranquility.

The luxurious residence boasts over 3,800 square feet under air, offering 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, plus a versatile fifth room on the second floor. Designed with both elegance and functionality in mind, the home features a dramatic living area with cathedral ceilings, a gas fireplace, and an open custom kitchen complete with high-end finishes, a wine cabinet, and a spacious pantry. A formal dining room, abundant closet space, tray ceilings throughout, travertine flooring inside and out, plaster walls, and precast trim details elevate the home’s refined character. The expansive primary suite provides a private retreat, while the split floor plan ensures comfort and privacy for all.

A breezeway leads to a generous two-car garage with an additional air-conditioned upstairs room—ideal for guests, an office, or hobby space. This award-winning model, recognized by the Builders Association in 2016, blends timeless architecture with modern living.

Outdoor living is equally impressive, featuring a heated 41’ x 14’ pool and spa added in 2020, perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking sunset views. Equestrian amenities include a beautifully constructed 3-stall concrete barn (14x14 stalls) with a tack room, full bathroom, and attached garage (built in 2022), along with two paddocks equipped with automatic waterers, a 200 x 100 arena, and durable creosote board fencing. Ride directly from your backyard onto miles of private trails.

Thoughtfully landscaped with mature and newly planted trees for added shade and privacy, this turnkey property is offered newly furnished, making it truly move-in ready. A rare opportunity to own a luxury equestrian estate where lifestyle, location, and design come together seamlessly.