Enjoy a lock and leave, low maintenance, smart home for the active adult lifestyle. Beautifully laid out 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has all the most asked for features and upgrades; open concept, energy efficiency, high ceilings, split plan, fenced yard, screen-in lanai, and paver driveway extensions. A welcoming entry flows into an open concept dining, living area and kitchen. The kitchen overlooks the living area and boasts Frigidaire stainless appliances with an upgraded Whirlpool refrigerator, sleek granite countertops, large island, rich espresso shaker cabinetry, pantry and dining area. The dining area leads to the covered screened lanai and concrete patio. Just off the kitchen is the primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom featuring double sinks, granite countertops, tiled walk-in shower with built in seat, linen closet, separate water closet and leads to walk-in closet with direct access to laundry room, for ease of living. Back to the front of home, off entry to the right, is a coat and a linen closet, full hall guest bath with tiled tub and granite countertop and a guest bedroom with reach-in closet. Conveniently off the foyer to the left is a nook perfect for a hall tree/boot bench, access to the two car garage and the laundry room. There is a second guest bedroom off foyer to the right with a reach-in closet. Additional upgrades include ceiling fans and lighting, window blinds, stone mulch, fenced yard, concrete patio and screened lanai. JB Ranch is a gated 55+ community for the active adult lifestyle. Amenities include State of the Art clubhouse with fitness center, luxury swimming pool, Bocce ball and Pickle-ball courts, trails and street lamp lit sidewalks. Just a short drive to shopping, grocery, medical, hospitals, parks, equestrian venue, trendy downtown Ocala and easy drive to I-75. ***HOA covers gated entry, trash collection, lawn care, and access to all of the community amenities.