8889 SW 96TH STREET F Welcome home to this popular Montgomery Model END-UNIT Villa located in the Friendship Village neighborhood of On Top of the World, SW Ocala’s premier 55+ gated golf community! Lovingly maintained and truly “neat as a pin, ” this move-in ready home offers the easy, low-maintenance lifestyle today’s active adult buyers are looking for. Inside, you’ll find 2 spacious bedrooms filled with natural light, 2 full baths including a primary bath with step-in shower & UPDATED guest/hall bath with new vanity & beautiful floor, an updated kitchen open to the family room, and a FINISHED Florida Room on the same floor level with no steps — perfect for relaxing, hobbies, or entertaining year-round. Important updates include a 2018 HVAC system, 2018 roof, freshly painted in 2022, 2013 water heater, and 2004 windows for added peace of mind. Situated on a lovely knoll, the inviting front porch offers beautiful views of the tree-lined streets — the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The oversized 2-car garage includes washer/dryer and laundry sink for added convenience. The monthly HOA fee includes Basic Spectrum Cable, irrigation water, roof repair, exterior painting every seven years, exterior maintenance and insurance, landscaping, trash & recycling, 24/7 monitored gates and what seems like endless amenities; four pools (3 outside & 1 inside), two state of the art fitness centers, pickleball (uncovered & covered), billiards, archery range, multiple dog parks, corn hole, bocce ball, tennis, shuffleboard, horse shoes, remote control flying field and race cars, 175+ clubs, woodworking shop (extra fee), library, and much, much more! A golf cart community with access to several shopping centers. Centrally located 20 minutes from the World Equestrian Center, easy drive to 4 cruise ports and/or airports, and within a close proximity to entertainment complexes in Orlando. Motivated seller has priced this home to sell quickly — don’t miss this opportunity!