4981 SE 180TH TERRACE MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT! SELLER CONSIDERING ALL OFFERS! **Seller may consider buyer concessions if made in an offer**Escape to your own PRIVATE PARADISE on Lake Bryant in this remarkable 4-bedroom, 3-bath home located in the peaceful Hugh Thompson community of Ocklawaha. With over 3, 000 SQUARE FEET of living space on more than 2.5 ACRES, this property brings the perfect blend of serenity, space, and comfort—all with DIRECT LAKEFRONT ACCESS and your own private dock. This property has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully improved, with updates including NEWER PLUMBING (2021), a NEWER METAL ROOF (2016), a NEW AC UNIT (2025), and a second AC unit (2016) for comfort and efficiency. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be drawn in by the home’s NATURAL BEAUTY and QUIET SURROUNDINGS. Step inside to discover a spacious main level with ceramic tile flooring throughout and a warm, inviting Living Room featuring a STONE WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE—a perfect place to gather with family and friends. Double glass doors frame the SERENE LAKE beyond, opening to a COVERED PATIO designed for relaxation and connection with nature. The elevated Kitchen exudes charm with solid surface countertops, solid wood cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and a generous WALK-IN PANTRY. The bright eat-in area, framed by large windows and glass doors, provides STUNNING VIEWS of the water—offering the perfect backdrop for your morning coffee or evening meals. The main floor includes three bedrooms and two full baths, while the upstairs Primary Suite serves as a true retreat. Featuring NEW VINYL PLANK FLOORING, wainscoting, and sliding doors that open to a SCREENED BALCONY with breathtaking lake views, the suite also boasts an en suite bath with a WALK-IN CLOSET, garden tub, step-in shower, and a tranquil, SPA-LIKE ambiance. Outdoors, you’ll find everything needed to embrace Florida living at its finest—a WORKSHOP with electrical and plumbing, additional buildings for livestock, an RV hookup, and an incredible VARIETY OF FRUIT TREES, including lemon, orange, banana, mulberry, peach, and black cherry. With NO HOA, you have the freedom to make this property your own. IDEALLY LOCATED near the Ocklawaha River, Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area, and Lake Weir, outdoor adventure is always close by—whether you're boating, fishing, hiking, or exploring Florida’s natural beauty. CONVENIENT ACCESS to Highway 25, US-441, and The Villages ensures you’re never far from shopping, dining, and everyday essentials—yet far enough to enjoy PEACEFUL WATERFRONT LIVING. Come home to quiet mornings, stunning lake views, and the best of Florida’s natural beauty—your LAKESIDE RETREAT in Ocklawaha awaits.