Experience the enchantment of Cross Creek! Nestled on nearly 1 acre in historic Cross Creek, is a pleasant country home that offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Situated between Ocala and Gainesville, and close to The Yearling restaurant and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park with the author’s Authentic Florida Cracker Homestead lovingly referred to as “The Place of Enchantment” and the adjacent county park with Picnic facilities, a boat ramp to Orange Lake and a playground. This is an area that embodies the essence of true natural North Central Florida. The property offers a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with 1664 heated and cooled square feet, plus an enclosed 200-square-foot porch, a back deck, and a sprawling open front porch complete with a picturesque country swing and an array of fruit trees. Additionally, there’s a sizable 1500-square-foot metal garage and workshop with a half bath. ~~~~~ Seller owns the adjacent 1 acre property with a diamond in the rough very cool cottage and an additional detached structure which can be purchased with this home ~ Don’t miss out on a wonderful opportunity to live and enjoy a country living experience near Gainesville and Ocala !!! Sell includes two parcel ids: 18354-038-023, 18354-038-022.