6500 Cherry RoadOcala, FL 34472

Description

Welcome to your ultimate, move-in ready sanctuary! This spacious SE Ocala masterpiece seamlessly blends quality custom craftsmanship with top-notch modern upgrades. Crafted by one of Ocala’s most reputable and long-standing custom builders, this solid concrete block home sits proudly on over half an acre across two combined parcels, offering unmatched privacy, elbow room, and outdoor freedom. The sellers have spared no expense preparing this property for its next chapter, tackling the major high-ticket items so you don’t have to. Peace of mind comes standard with a brand-new reshingled roof (August 2026) and a brand-new well pump (August 2026). Step inside to find a breathtaking transformation: the entire interior has been freshly painted in a crisp, bright, neutral tone that floods the home with natural light, offering a pristine blank canvas for your personal style. The open main living area boasts soaring vaulted ceilings that flow effortlessly into the kitchen and dining spaces. You will love the plush, brand-new carpeting featured in the secondary bedroom as well as the sprawling primary suite, where the new carpet winds through the main bedroom, the pristine vanity area of the ensuite bath, and into the massive walk-in closet. One of the home's truest standout features is a spectacular custom built-in guest suite. Outfitted with its own kitchenette, living area, full bath, and a private exterior entry, this versatile layout naturally adapts to a variety of lifestyles—perfect for multigenerational living, a home office, an independent studio, or private guest quarters. Outside, your private oasis awaits. Relax year-round in the screened, heated saltwater pool, surrounded by mature foliage, a full privacy fence, and freshly manicured landscaping with crisp, new mulch. The additional included .30-acre lot brings the total property to a sprawling .58 acres of pure possibility. Location & Schools: Nestled in an ideally located SE Ocala area zoned for top-tier schools, including Maplewood Elementary, Fort King Middle, and Forest High School. You are perfectly positioned near Silver Springs State Park, the Ocala National Forest, local shopping, dining, and scenic trails—plus quick access to Hwy 40 for a straightforward 1.5-hour drive to Daytona Beach. Don't miss this rare opportunity combining quality local construction, massive mechanical updates, top school zoning, and flexible living space. Skip the renovation headaches, move right in, and fall in love with the peak Ocala lifestyle!

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1987

Living area

1,944 Sq Ft

Lot size

0.58 acres

Garage spaces

1

Ownership

Fee Simple

Zoning

R1

Days on market

57

MLS^® Listing#

OM731096

Property Features

Interior

Dry Bar · Eat-in Kitchen · Open Floorplan · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Walk-In Closet(s) · In-Law Floorplan

Exterior

Private Entrance · Rain Gutters · Storage

Appliances

Dishwasher · Disposal · Dryer · Electric Water Heater · Microwave · Range · Refrigerator · Washer

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central · Electric · Heat Pump

Flooring

Ceramic Tile · Linoleum · Vinyl

Pool

Heated · In Ground · Salt Water · Screen Enclosure · Private

Parking

Driveway · Off Street · Attached

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup · Inside · Laundry Room · Washer Hookup

Patio

Covered · Rear Porch

Fencing

Chain Link · Fenced · Wood

Lot features

Corner Lot · Irregular Lot · Landscaped · Level

Construction

Block · Concrete · Stucco

Foundation

Slab

Roof

Shingle

Windows

Window Coverings · Blinds · Double Pane Windows · Window Treatments

Security

Security System · Security System Owned · Smoke Detector(s)

Other structures

Shed(s) · Storage

Utilities

Electricity Connected · Sewer Connected · Water Connected

Sewer

Septic Tank

Water source

Private · Well

Rooms

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual taxes

$1,686Tax year 2025

Parcel number

9023-0493-07

Directions

FROM OCALA I-75 AT HWY 40 (Silver Springs Blvd), GO EAST 3.5 MILES TO PAST 441/301 CONTINUE EAST ON HWY 5.5 MILES ON 40 TO SE 58TH AVE. GO SOUTH 2 MILES TO CHERRY RD TURN LEFT GO EAST TO SE CORNER OF CHERRY RD AND CHERRY COURSE LOOK FOR SIGN ON THE RIGHT. PLEASE TURN OFF LIGHTS WHEN FINISHED AND MAKE SURE ALL DOORS ARE LOCKED. WE APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS IN SHOWING.