Ocala Preserve - Ocala, FL

Ocala Preserve is a resort-style community in Central Florida. This community features both 55+ neighborhoods and non-age-restricted sections. This luxurious community, which is being built by Shea Homes and D.R. Horton, will consist of about 1,800 homes sprawled across 623 acres of lush landscaping that are built with quality construction, innovative architectural designs, and energy-efficient materials. This community offers residents a wide variety of resort-style amenities such as a spacious clubhouse and a 24-hole golf course. Ideally situated in Marion County, FL Ocala Preserve is only a mile-and-a-half from Interstate 75 and a short drive to larger cities such as Gainesville, Tampa, and Orlando. Ocala Preserve is close to plenty of dining, shopping, entertainment, and other attractions for everyday necessities.

Buyers looking for homes for sale in Ocala, FL will enjoy what Ocala Preserve has to offer. To receive more information on Ocala Preserve, click here.

Ocala Preserve Amenities

The resort club is named Oak House, and offers 17,000 square-feet of recreational and social space. The clubhouse has a full-service restaurant and bar, private dining room, state-of-the-art fitness center, day spa and salon, concierge, culinary studio, card and game room, and grand living room.

Other amenities include an outdoor zero-entry resort-style pool, lakeside veranda, bocce and tennis courts, a Tom Lehman–designed golf course, and 10+ miles of walking and biking trails. Residents also enjoy a seven-acre pond in the center of the neighborhood and a community park. 

Ocala Preserve Homes & Real Estate

Shea Homes began construction of Ocala Preserve in 2014, while D.R. Horton began building their phase a few years later. Homebuyers can expect to be able to choose from collections of other builders in the future as well. The current plans for this community call for 1,800 single-family and attached duplex homes upon completion. All homes offer open layouts as well as indoor and outdoor living spaces. There are various collections for homebuyers to choose from. 

The Resort Collection includes six different floor plans ranging from 1,320 to 2,214 square feet. These villas include two to four bedrooms, two or three bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. Some homes in this collection feature main-floor primary suites, den spaces, covered lanais, and large walk-in closets.

The Riviera Collection features three floor plans that range from 1,276 to 1,463 square feet and offer two to three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage. Some of these plans also call for dens.

The Escape Collection features single-family homes that offer 1,449 to 1,928 square feet. These single-family homes have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. Some of the models include a den that can be used as an office or home library.

The Freedom Collection offers floor plans that range from 1,631 square feet to 2,370 square feet of living space. These homes include two or three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Some plans also include dens.

The single-family homes within the Reflect Collection offer 2,112 to 2,451 square feet of living space. These spacious homes feature two bedrooms, a den, and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Each home has an attached two- or three-car garage.

Some standard home features across the various collections include laminate countertops, gourmet kitchens, maple cabinetry, elegant bathrooms, and energy-efficient designs.

D.R. Horton's collection features six single-family models ranging from 1,402 to 2,034 square feet of living space. These homes offer two to four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Features in these homes include stainless steel appliances, ensuite primary baths, and spacious great rooms. Some plans also call for den spaces.

Ocala Preserve Lifestyle

Members of the community can enjoy an easy-maintenance lifestyle at Ocala Preserve thanks to a monthly association that handles maintenance around the community. A monthly association fee will include lawn maintenance, Internet, gated access, street lights, common area maintenance, golf, and use of the clubhouse. With less to worry about, homeowners can enjoy everything that the community has to offer. 

Residents of Ocala Preserve can enjoy a fun and active lifestyle by joining in a variety of activities, events, classes, and clubs. They can participate in activities such as wine tasting, cooking class, happy hour, ladies who lunch, tailgate parties, or coffee talk.

Homeowners can join fitness classes that meet weekly. They can also go on hikes with the community hiking group or go on a casino trip. The Avid FitPod is an outdoor park with modules that include stairs, balance stations, dip bars, step boxes, rock climbing, and a 200m rubberized walking loop. Whatever interest or hobby homeowners choose to get involved with, there is no limit to their social engagement in Ocala Preserve.

Ocala, FL Area

Located in Ocala, which is a little more than an hour from Orlando. This location puts residents close to many attractions and everyday conveniences.

Ocala Preserve is close to grocery stores such as Publix, ALDI, and Winn-Dixie. Pharmacy needs can be met at Walgreens and CVS. 

The community is also close to several health care providers, including Ocala Region Medical Center, Kindred Hospital Ocala, and West Marion Community Hospital. 

When homeowners are looking for dining and entertainment options, they can travel along Old Blitchton Road and West Silver Springs Boulevard both of which are home to restaurants, bars, and cafes. Additional venues to explore can be found in Ocala's historic downtown square, home to Brick City Center for the Arts, Ocala Civic Theater, and Central Florida's Symphony Orchestra which are all just a short drive away.

Outdoor enthusiasts will love the Ocala National Forest for hiking, boating, fishing, and camping activities. Golfers can tee off at courses like Ocala National Golf Club, Golden Hills Country Club, and Stone Creek Golf Club. 

Road trips to Disney World and Orlando are only an hour away. When traveling farther is necessary, Ocala International Airport is only eleven minutes away. Ocala Preserve is a great community with resort-like amenities and elegant single-family homes in Ocala, Florida.