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A Welcoming
Atmosphere
Every year thousands of new residents begin calling Ocala and Marion
County home, keeping it among the three fastest growing areas in the
nation. The county's welcoming atmosphere makes transitions easy. The
variety and affordability of housing ensures that there are homes to suit
every taste, lifestyle and budget.
City life
Surrounded by scenic countryside, Ocala has the vitality and diversity of
a much larger city. Named the county seat already in 1845, it has a wonderful
history, yet the ability to move ahead into the next century. Ocala's
historic district is a neighborhood of charming tree-lined streets and
exquisite Victorian and Tudor homes. Throughout the city and in nearby
suburbs are newer developments of single-family homes, condos, townhouses
and apartments.
Country life
For those who long for the country life, Marion County offers many
possibilities from newly built country communities to weathered farm
houses, horse farms, grand estates and all kinds of horse properties. The region's highway system makes
outlying areas convenient to Ocala's business and shopping districts. From
Belleview in the south, to Dunnellon in the west, and McIntosh or Reddick
in the north, homes of brick and frame abound, with new construction
continuously expanding the selection for newcomers.
A growing trend in housing is toward
attractively designed gated communities. These areas feature luxurious,
yet surprisingly affordable custom-built homes. Communities such as Oak
Run, On Top of the World, Ocala Palms, Lake Diamond, Spruce Creek, and in
nearby Lady Lake, The Villages of Marion, and others offer every
imaginable type of recreation, often with clubhouses, golf courses, pools,
tennis courts, fitness centers, scenic walking trails, restaurants and a
host of indoor activities and opportunities for social interaction. This
is why Ocala and Marion County are also among the most attractive
Florida communities for active retirees. |
