1150 SW 43RD PLACE Meticulously designed by famed Baton Rouge architect Al Jones, this exquisite French Country-style estate is an exclusive property located within the private Polo Lane community. Close to downtown Ocala, the Florida Horse Park, schools, and hospitals, this intricate home seamlessly blends luxury and convenience in Central Florida. Offering a total of 4-bedrooms and 3-baths with over 4, 800 sqft, the home features a variety of thoughtful amenities and detail-oriented finishes. All materials are authentic or reclaimed, including a lifetime Vermont slate roof and reclaimed heart of pine waxed flooring, French limestone foyer tiles, reclaimed brick floors, marble flooring in the primary bath, granite counters, solid wood cabinetry, and graceful custom iron and brass handrails flanking the staircase. The exterior construction is uniquely brick with a coat of stucco as smooth as icing, along with a solid brick detached garage which ties into the home via a covered side breezeway. Cooking and entertaining are a dream in the custom kitchen, which comes complete with a large gas cooktop, custom copper ventilation hood, stainless steel appliances, and much more. Open to the kitchen is the family room, which is conveniently close to the guest bath, guest bedroom, and laundry rooms. Accessible from the foyer, the formal dining room and living rooms are wonderful spaces to entertain. The living room is especially inviting with a large gas fireplace and beautiful views of the front and back patios and pool area. A den provides its own wood burning fireplace and rests adjacent to the airy and elegant primary bedroom, which comes complete with its own private en-suite bath and two walk-in closets. The second floor provides an additional two bedrooms with a large jack-and-jill bath and dressing area. The backyard features a cool, shaded porch and a sparkling pool and deck for year-round enjoyment of Central Florida’s sunny weather. To the side of the home is a stunning French-style ornamental garden, which provides a breathtaking space well-suited for reflection and quiet. If your discerning taste appreciates uncompromising quality, welcome home! Adjacent vacant 5-acre lot is for sale, see OM669780 for more information.