One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to this beautifully maintained, turn-key 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located in the highly sought-after Palm Cay subdivision, one of Ocala's premier gated 55+ communities. Situated on a spacious corner lot, this well-appointed home features beautiful luxury vinyl wood flooring throughout, granite countertops, abundant natural light, and a functional split floor plan designed for comfortable living. Recent updates include fresh interior paint in a neutral color palette, new custom blinds, a new water heater, complete home re-piping, and all new faucets throughout the home. Additional features include a quiet and energy-efficient Bosch dishwasher, synced smoke detectors, touchless sensor kitchen sink faucet, and yard irrigation system. Enjoy relaxing mornings or evenings from the charming front porch with pull-down screen enclosure or unwind in the enclosed rear lanai offering added privacy and tranquility along the tree-lined rear entrance of the community. The spacious 2-car garage also includes a bonus workshop area ideal for hobbies, projects, or additional storage. Conveniently located near the community entrance with easy access to Hwy 200, shopping, dining, medical facilities, pharmacies, and hospitals. Palm Cay offers affordable HOA fees and an impressive list of amenities including a gated entrance with 24-hour security, large community pool, tennis courts, clubhouse with activities calendar, library, billiard room, card room, arts and crafts room, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and RV parking. Located in Ocala/Marion County, consistently ranked among the top places to live in the county.