13401 W HIGHWAY 316 Luxury Home on 18 Beautiful Acres with 20-Stall Barn and Equine Exercise Pool! This property is the epitome of what north-central Florida offers for the equestrian lifestyle. Upon driving through the gated entry, you will be greeted by an enchanting vista of rolling pastures dotted with stately pines and lovely oaks. Beyond, the luxurious 3-bedroom, 3-bath home sits overlooking the estate. Stacked-stone accents and a grand front entry add to the home’s allure. Inside, you will find details like high trey ceilings, elegant tile flooring, and lovely chandeliers. The living room’s sliding glass doors the expansive screened lanai and pool while adding to the spacious atmosphere. The room is also open to the elegant formal dining room. Next, the home’s master suite is an absolute must-see. The tranquil bedroom and private sitting room, with marvelous views and French doors leading to the pool and lanai, provide the perfect retreat after a long day. You will be amazed by the custom-designed dream closet/dressing room, and the palatial master bath boasts a dual-entry shower, unique design elements, two sizeable vanities, granite countertops, and two linen closets. As we move back into the main living area, you will find a guest bath with direct access to the pool/lanai features a walk-in shower and granite countertops. Next, the well-appointed kitchen is a chef’s delight with stylish granite countertops, rich wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, artistic tile accents, island, and eat-in bar, and breakfast nook. The space is ideal for entertaining and opens to a large family room with French doors to the lanai and pool, with waterfall feature and jacuzzi. With the home’s desirable split bedroom floor plan, the second and third bedrooms with shared full bath are found on the other side of the common living areas. There, you will also find a convenient laundry room, with counter space, cabinetry, and plenty of storage, leading to a huge office/game room/workout room with a wall of sliding glass doors and a large carport beyond. Outside, you will notice the property is perimeter- and cross-fenced, with a gated entry to the barn, mini barn, and equine pool area. The shed-row barn, shaded in from the afternoon sun by bottle-brush trees, offers 20 roomy stalls, 12’ x 24’ feed/tack/office room with storage above, and central concrete walk-through. Centrally located within minutes to HITS and the World Equestrian Center.