2323 SE 5TH STREET OCALA FL 34471 MLS #OM684796 | Gary Kusher | Florida Real Estate

Welcome to this mid-century modern masterpiece! Upon entering this unique pool home you will immediately notice that architect Angus Andre McRae provided wonderful locations throughout the home for displaying artwork – a key component for original owners Jack and Dorothy Clark who were founding members of Fine Arts For Ocala. The design includes strategically placed windows and glass walls which flood the home with natural light and provide incredible connectivity with the outdoors. The redesigned kitchen is in keeping with the original vision of how the home should function and facilitate entertaining. The original fireplace has been paired with new custom walnut cabinetry and a large kitchen island overlooking the private and lush backyard. This unique space brings together friends and family during all seasons – for food tastings during summertime pool gatherings or cozy wintertime fireside chats. The backyard oasis includes an expansive pool complete with a water feature and spacious pool deck – perfect for large celebrations. You’ll even find a practice pickleball court tucked away in the SE corner of the backyard. The home also includes a gathering / entertainment room – a perfect location to watch a ballgame, enjoy a friendly game of poker, host a book club meeting, or family game night. The gathering room includes custom cabinetry, full size fridge, wine fridge, ice maker, and dishwasher. French doors connect this versatile space to a lovely brick courtyard. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home includes an office / bonus room complete with a second fireplace that also works well as a nursery, hobby room, or studio space. At the end of a long day you’ll love retreating to the primary suite with it’s expansive dressing room and spa style, garden bathroom. Here you will find a inviting shower overlooking a koi pond and orchid wall with waterfall feature. The main home totals 4,144 sq. ft. under heat and air, PLUS you’ll love the additional 1,073 sq. ft. finished basement which is perfect for gym activities, a future wine cellar, cigar room, or theatre room and offers considerable storage options. There is also a recently renovated 560 sq. ft. 1 bedroom, 1 bath garage apartment with a private entrance, laundry, and HVAC system. This home is located within the coveted golf-cart friendly, Woodfields neighborhood in Downtown Ocala and just a short golf cart ride to the historic downtown square with award winning restaurants, boutiques, multiple parks, and weekly farm market. A Video Tour and extensive list of updates to this home is available. Roof 2024. HVAC Units: 2018, 2016, and 2013.