1522 SE 43RD AVENUE, OCALA, FL 34471

**Stunning NO HOA * NO CARPET * PET FRIENDLY * FULLY FENCED * POOL HOME with a Rare OVERSIZED POOL * Resort-Style Backyard & QUIET CUL-DE-SAC Location in Southeast Ocala!** Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Crestwood neighborhood of SE Ocala, this beautifully maintained NO HOA 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers nearly 2,000 square feet of living space and a fully fenced outdoor retreat centered around a rare 35' x 16' oversized, deep inground swimming pool beneath a spacious screened birdcage. * Significantly larger than most residential pools, this impressive centerpiece provides plenty of room for swimming, games, exercise, and entertaining -- a standout feature that's increasingly difficult to find. * Designed for effortless Florida living, the outdoor space feels like your own private resort. Relax beneath the expansive BIRDCAGE ENCLOSURE, gather under the spacious COVERED LANAI, grill your favorite meals in the dedicated barbecue area, or spend evenings around the FIRE PIT with built-in seating. Paver patios connect each entertaining space, while mature landscaping, palm trees, and a brand-new STORAGE SHED complete this private backyard oasis. The pool deck is PRE-WIRED FOR A HOT TUB, allowing for a backyard spa retreat. The FULLY FENCED YARD provides a safe, private setting perfect for children, pets, and year-round outdoor enjoyment. * The FULLY CONDITIONED FLORIDA ROOM seamlessly extends the living space, providing year-round comfort and panoramic views of the pool and backyard. With direct access from the primary suite, it's the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind after a long day, host guests, or simply relax with a good book. * Inside, you'll find a spacious floor plan with multiple living areas, including a welcoming living room highlighted by timeless exposed CEILING BEAMS and a charming WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE that create warmth, character, and architectural charm. Adjacent to the inviting kitchen with breakfast bar seating are a formal DINING ROOM and a versatile FLEX ROOM ideal as a home office, den, playroom, gym, hobby space, or guest room. * Ceramic tile flooring throughout means there is absolutely NO CARPET, creating a stylish, durable, and low-maintenance home. The property features NATURAL GAS heat and is ALREADY PLUMBED FOR A GAS RANGE, offering an easy upgrade from the existing electric stove. * PET LOVERS will appreciate the thoughtful design. Multiple doggie doors provide convenient access between the home, Florida room, and fenced backyard. Combined with the ceramic tile flooring and expansive outdoor space, this property is perfectly suited for pets and active households. * Ideally located just minutes from downtown Ocala, hospitals, shopping, dining, Jervey Gantt Park, the Ocala Family YMCA, and top-rated schools (Ward Highlands Elementary, Fort King Middle School, Forest High School), this home offers the perfect combination of privacy, convenience, and one of Southeast Ocala's most desirable neighborhoods. * Opportunities like this are few and far between. Combining a quiet cul-de-sac location, a NO HOA lifestyle, a rare oversized screened pool, resort-style outdoor living, a fully conditioned Florida room, covered lanai and a fully fenced yard, this exceptional pet-friendly property delivers the Florida lifestyle buyers dream about -- with room to relax, entertain, and make lasting memories. **SCHEDULE your PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY!**