Marion County Homes with Horses Allowed Community Features

Marion County Homes with Horses Allowed Community Features

Welcome to Marion County, Florida – a picturesque region that perfectly blends natural beauty with vibrant community life. Nestled in the heart of Central Florida, Marion County is renowned for its lush landscapes, tranquil lakes, and an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. Known as the “Horse Capital of the World,” this area is a haven for equestrian enthusiasts, offering miles of scenic trails, expansive pastures, and top-notch equestrian facilities.

One of the most appealing aspects of Marion County is its welcoming communities that embrace the equestrian lifestyle. Homes with horses allowed are a prominent feature here, making it an ideal choice for those who wish to keep their equine companions right at home. Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of horses neighing, with sprawling ranch-style properties that provide ample space for riding, training, and enjoying the great outdoors.

In addition to its horse-friendly properties, Marion County boasts a rich tapestry of community features. Residents enjoy access to quaint downtown areas filled with charming shops, local eateries, and vibrant farmers' markets. The county is also home to numerous parks, nature reserves, and recreational facilities, ensuring that there’s always something to do, whether it’s hiking, fishing, or simply soaking in the stunning Florida sunshine.

With a strong sense of community and a lifestyle that celebrates the joys of rural living, Marion County is the perfect place to call home for horse lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Discover the ideal blend of tranquility and adventure in this remarkable part of Florida!

Newest Marion County Homes with Horses Allowed Community Features

2556 Ne 120th Street, Anthony
$1,049,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Shadowood Farms Estate SubDv. ⋅ 32617 Zip Code
This versatile, 13.58 acre farm is located on a private, paved road and offers peaceful country living within easy reach of Ocala and Gainesville’s shopping, dining, healthcare, and cultural attractions. Built in 2018 with insulated concrete block construction, the custom 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with spacious office/den features an inviting open floor plan and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. The large kitchen offers granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, and plenty of workspace for preparing meals or gathering with friends. Start your morning with sunrise views from the screened lanai overlooking the heated saltwater pool and spa, then settle onto the welcoming front porch for sunset. This gated property is perimeter fenced and cross-fenced into four pastures with water lines to each and includes a pole barn and loafing shed. The farm has been managed using regenerative and organic practices. The land's mature pasture and minimal slope is well suited to horses and other agricultural pursuits. Fruit trees and dedicated areas for chickens and gardening add to the possibilities for sustainable living. The detached 1,200-square-foot, three-car garage with 8' tall roll-up doors offers generous space for vehicles, storage, and a workshop. Underground utilities, fiber optic internet, and a 22-kW whole-house generator bring everyday convenience and added peace of mind to farm life. The home and detached garage have recently received new exterior paint providing a fresh, welcoming appearance. In 2022 Tesla solar panels and Powerwall battery storage were added and are owned outright, keeping utility bills minimal for a property of this size—an appealing finishing touch to a farm designed for comfortable, productive country living.

2556 Ne 120th Street, Anthony

11101 Sw 128th Avenue, Dunnellon
$599,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Ptn/Rolling Hills Un 02 A Repla SubDv. ⋅ 34432 Zip Code
4-Acre A-3 Horse-Ready Estate | Renovated Pool Home | Near WEC & Riding Trails Rare opportunity to own 4 acres of A-3 agricultural property in Rolling Hills of Ocala with a renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath pool home, fenced pasture, 1-stall barn, multiple garages, and room for horses, trailers, animals, and equipment.The pasture features 3-board and no-climb fencing, a gated entry, and ample turnout space. The Greenway and riding trails are approximately 2 miles away, and the World Equestrian Center is a short drive.The 2026 renovation includes new LVP flooring, granite countertops, updated kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, renovated bathrooms, new fixtures and hardware, fresh paint, a new stove, and a freshly painted pool deck and patio. Additional updates 2018 HVAC, 2025 water heater, and 2026 pool pump. Enjoy the screened-in-ground pool and spacious outdoor areas. The property also includes a 2-car attached garage, detached 1-car garage/workshop, and adjacent concrete pad with flexible space for equipment, a wash rack, kennel, or other use. An approximately 600-square-foot screened area under the main roof provides additional covered outdoor space and potential for future enclosed living area. Private well and septic. No flood zone. Conveniently located near WEC, Rainbow River, Greenway riding trails, and Hwy 200 shopping and amenities. Bring your horses, trailers, toys, and plans. This is acreage with a purpose—and a move-in-ready home to enjoy it from.

11101 Sw 128th Avenue, Dunnellon

3 Carry Back Road, Ocala
$825,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Meadow Wood Farm SubDv. ⋅ 34482 Zip Code
An automatic gate opens to a winding concrete driveway leading toward a contemporary Craftsman ranch set on 4.7 acres in Meadow Wood Farms. It is an arrival that immediately changes the pace—peaceful and distinctly country, with granddaddy oaks, open fenced and cross-fenced pasture areas, and wooded sections that give the property a sense of depth and separation. Inside, the story turns to craftsmanship and an owner's passion for woodworking. True Pennsylvania old-growth hickory wide-plank floors bring warmth and character throughout the home, complemented by substantial knotty alder interior doors and window trim, beautifully crafted cabinetry and a handcrafted coffered ceiling in the living room. Ten-foot ceilings, double-tray details and generous glass add volume and natural light to the living areas, while the kitchen pairs extensive wood cabinetry with granite countertops and plenty of room for gathering. These are details meant to be noticed—not because they are trendy, but because of the materials and workmanship behind them. Quality extends beyond the finishes, with additional steel and concrete in the foundation, upgraded double-pane windows and a commercial-grade metal roof with a baked-on finish—choices made with the years ahead in mind. Two detached front-entry garages add storage and flexibility, while underground electric keeps utility lines from interrupting the country landscape. A separate 900-square-foot block-and-stucco workshop expands the possibilities, with two oversized roll-up doors, heavy-duty loft, electric, water and an adjoining concrete equipment pad. Whether your interests run to cars, woodworking, equipment or another serious hobby, there is room to make it your own. In an area known for gentleman horse farms, the building has flexibility to adapt to future equestrian needs, with board fencing, cross fencing and designated pasture areas already part of the landscape. Here, the pleasures extend well beyond the walls of the home. Open pasture, magnificent old oaks and pockets of woods create an idyllic backdrop for country living, while Meadow Wood Farms places you within easy reach of the World Equestrian Center and HITS. A distinctive setting, enduring materials and craftsmanship come together in a property meant to be experienced from the moment you turn through the gate.

3 Carry Back Road, Ocala

8540 Sw 73rd Avenue, Ocala
$599,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ Green Turf Acres 30 SubDv. ⋅ 34476 Zip Code
COUNTRY CHARM, SPACE & ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES Welcome to your own slice of country living, where peaceful country roads meet incredible convenience! This charming 3-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on 2.34 acres shaded by mature oaks and offers approximately 1,850 square feet of living space, a 2-car garage, in-ground pool, screened outdoor living, impressive detached barn/workshop, and a separate auxiliary living area with incredible possibilities. Start your mornings or unwind at the end of the day on the covered front porch—the perfect spot to relax, visit, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Inside, the main living areas feature luxury vinyl plank flooring, while all three bedrooms have newer wall-to-wall carpeting. The updated kitchen includes new cabinets and quartz countertops, with the dishwasher, stove, and microwave updated in 2022. The living room features a cozy fireplace with an electric insert, while the existing gas line remains for those who may want to convert it back to gas. The chimney was completely rebuilt in 2023 when the new roof was installed. Glass sliders lead from the living room to an expansive covered and screened lanai, extending the home's living space and leading to the screen-enclosed in-ground pool. The pool screen was fully replaced in 2023, and the pool deck has been freshly power washed—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying Florida's beautiful weather. Outside is where the possibilities really shine. The 2.34 acres provide plenty of room for a mini farm, hobby property, garden, workshop, equipment, or simply space to spread out. A detached shed adds storage, while the impressive larger garage/workshop offers two parking spaces plus a dedicated work area for hobbies, projects, equipment, or a small business. Another unique feature is the auxiliary living area, currently set up with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen/living space, plus two additional rooms and another bathroom currently used as offices. This flexible space could potentially become an in-law suite, expanded guest quarters, multigenerational space, home office, or income-producing short- or long-term rental, subject to applicable approvals and requirements. Extra flooring matching the home's existing flooring is included, making future updates even easier. The bathrooms are the only areas not fully renovated, giving the next owner an opportunity to personalize them rather than paying for someone else's choices. Best of all, enjoy country living without sacrificing convenience. No HOA means fewer restrictions and more freedom to enjoy your property your way. If you've been dreaming of acreage, a pool, workshop space, flexible living areas, and room for a mini farm—this property deserves a closer look. There is also a gas tank that is used for the grill and the dryer. Country roads, take me home!

8540 Sw 73rd Avenue, Ocala

Sw 136th Court Road Unit Lot 2, Ocala
$3,889,950
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ Haywards Hill SubDv. ⋅ 34481 Zip Code
Pre-Construction. To be built. LOT 2 | THE BERKSHIRE | 10.11 ACRES. Ten acres on the protected eastern edge of Haywards Hill, a gated enclave of only 16 equestrian estates by Davila Homes, minutes from the World Equestrian Center and about 10 minutes from Ocala International Airport and its private aviation terminal. Mature trees screen the rear boundary, a natural pond holds the north line, board fencing is already standing, and the drive in from the Highway 40 gate is short and entirely your own. Fog on the pond in the morning, horses out before breakfast, nothing behind you. ROOM TO HOST: The Berkshire is one of the largest plans at Haywards Hill - 4,226 square feet under air, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3-car garage, every room on one level. Living, dining and kitchen run together and open to a covered outdoor living room, so a Tuesday dinner and a holiday party for many in the same space without moving a thing. The owner's wing sits off on its own; the secondary bedrooms keep the far side of the house. Plan and elevation are assigned to the homesite and are not interchangeable from lot to lot. THE HEART OF IT: Fisher & Paykel professional series throughout - range, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, dishwasher - in 42-inch cabinetry with 15-inch uppers. Quartz counters softened with an eased edge, designer tile carried up the full backsplash, an upgraded Moen Sleek faucet above a zero-edge undermount sink, custom wood shelving in the pantry, and a wet bar finished to match. Step out and the covered lanai has its own grill, beverage refrigerator and vented hood. THE QUIET END: A freestanding soaking tub behind frameless glass, on the finest tile the builder offers, floor and wall, with quartz counters, 4-inch backsplash, porcelain undermount sinks and Moen fittings. The secondary baths carry an elevated tile selection of their own. FINISHES: Premium large-format tile through the living areas, engineered wood in select rooms, walls finished smooth instead of textured, 8-foot solid core doors on Kwikset hardware, 1x8 flat baseboard, a 42-inch iron spindle railing capped in wood, LED recessed lighting, prewired security. Outside, the signature farmhouse: standing-seam metal roof accents over architectural shingle, stone and siding, black-framed Low-E windows, a 10-foot front door, paver drive and patios. BONES: Monolithic slab and reinforced concrete block, Advantech subfloor, pre-engineered trusses, Zip Wall sheathing, Low-E double-pane windows and sliders, open-cell spray foam at the living area, high-efficiency Carrier HVAC, tankless gas water heater, ranch-style garage doors with smart opener and camera, EV charging pre-wired, epoxy garage floor. Private well, private septic, liquid propane. One-year limited warranty and 7-year structural coverage. THE LAND: 10-plus acres zoned for horses. Private barns, groom's quarters, horse walkers, round pens, jumping arenas, riding trails and viewing decks available additions, equestrian design by Wordley Martin. Golden Ocala 15 minutes, Gainesville under an hour, Orlando International about 80 minutes. Only 16 estates will ever exist here. Renderings and plans are conceptual and subject to change. Other lots and floorplans available upon request.

Sw 136th Court Road Unit Lot 2, Ocala

Sw 136th Court Road Unit Lot 4, Ocala
$3,927,600
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ Haywards Hill SubDv. ⋅ 34481 Zip Code
Pre-Construction. To be built. LOT 4 | THE HAMBLEDEN | 12.34 ACRES. Twelve and a third acres, the largest homesite released at Haywards Hill, a gated 16-estate equestrian community by Davila Homes minutes from the World Equestrian Center and minutes from Ocala International Airport and its private aviation terminal. Lot 4 takes the northeast corner of the upper tier, north and east boundaries wrapped in deep mature canopy. Nothing in this release is more private. ALREADY UNDERWAY: The hard groundwork is largely behind you. Roughly 5,200 square feet of concrete paving, 1,290 linear feet of wire and board fencing and a 1,000 square foot masonry wall are in place, so the pastures are ready for horses before the first wall of the house goes up. THE ARRIVAL: The Hambleden wears the most architectural elevation in the collection. A long, low standing-seam metal roofline breaks for a tall stone center gable, cream stone and warm wood siding run out across the flanking wings, and the entry sits deep inside a recessed loggia on heavy squared columns. A paver motor court handles the approach. Plan and elevation are assigned to the homesite. LIVING: 4,091 square feet under air, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and a 3-car garage on one uninterrupted level. A wall of glass across the great room puts twelve acres of pasture in front of you the moment you walk in, then slides away to a covered outdoor living room with its own grill, beverage refrigerator and vented hood. COOKING: The appliance package is Fisher & Paykel professional, top to bottom - range, refrigerator, freezer, microwave and dishwasher - set into 42-inch cabinetry with 15-inch uppers. Quartz counters with a softened eased edge, designer tile to the full height of the backsplash, an upgraded Moen Sleek faucet, a zero-edge undermount sink, custom wood pantry shelving, and a wet bar in matching cabinetry and stone for when the evening moves outdoors. THE OWNER'S BATH: Freestanding soaking tub, frameless glass shower and the builder's finest wall and floor tile, with quartz counters, a 4-inch backsplash, porcelain undermount sinks and Moen fittings. An elevated tile selection carries through the secondary baths. THROUGHOUT: Premium large-format tile across the main living space, engineered wood in select rooms, smooth-finished walls rather than textured, 8-foot solid core doors on Kwikset hardware, 1x8 flat baseboard, 42-inch iron spindle railing with a wood cap, LED recessed lighting and a prewired security system. HOW IT IS BUILT: Reinforced concrete block on a monolithic slab, Advantech subfloor, pre-engineered trusses, Zip Wall sheathing, Low-E double-pane windows and sliders, open-cell spray foam at the living area, high-efficiency Carrier HVAC, tankless gas water heater, ranch-style garage doors with smart opener and camera, pre-wired EV charging, epoxy-coated garage flooring. Private well, private septic and liquid propane. One-year limited warranty plus 7-year structural coverage. THE LAND: 12-plus acres zoned for horses, with private barns, groom's quarters, horse walkers, round pens, jumping arenas, riding trails and viewing decks all available additions. Equestrian design in partnership with Wordley Martin. Golden Ocala minutes away, Gainesville under an hour, Orlando International about an hour. Renderings and plans are conceptual and subject to change. Other lots and floorplans available upon request

Sw 136th Court Road Unit Lot 4, Ocala

Sw 136th Court Road Unit Lot 12, Ocala
$4,024,350
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ Haywards Hill SubDv. ⋅ 34481 Zip Code
Pre-Construction. To be built. LOT 12 | THE CAMBRIDGE | 11.73 ACRES +/- | MODEL HOME. The Cambridge is the model home of Haywards Hill, the gated 16-estate equestrian enclave by Davila Homes minutes from the World Equestrian Center and minutes from Ocala International Airport and its private aviation terminal. Lot 12 sits at the end of the community's interior lane on a private cul-de-sac with no through traffic - 11.73 acres held on the west by a mature tree line against open pasture, and board fencing already standing. The quietest address in the community. THE HOME: The Cambridge is the plan assigned to this homesite; plan and elevation are homesite-specific at Haywards Hill. It is 4,103 square feet under air - 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3-car garage, all on one level. The elevation is the signature Haywards Hill farmhouse: a dark standing-seam metal roof over a stacked-stone center gable, board-and-batten wings, cedar-wrapped columns and brackets, black-framed windows, dormers above, and a wide run of sliding glass that opens the main living space to the covered lanai and the acreage beyond. A paver circular drive and gas-style lanterns finish the arrival. THE KITCHEN: Built for people who love to cook. A full Fisher & Paykel professional appliance package - range, refrigerator, freezer, microwave and dishwasher - set into 42-inch cabinetry with 15-inch uppers, quartz counters finished with a softened eased edge, full designer tile backsplash, an upgraded Moen Sleek faucet over a clean zero-edge undermount sink, and custom wood pantry shelving. A wet bar in matching cabinetry, quartz and fittings. Under the lanai, a built-in outdoor kitchen with grill, beverage refrigerator and vented hood. THE PRIMARY SUITE: A freestanding soaking tub, frameless glass shower, the builder's finest wall and floor tile in the primary bath and an elevated tile selection in the secondary baths, quartz counters with a 4-inch backsplash, porcelain undermount sinks and Moen fittings throughout. INSIDE: Premium large-format tile runs through the main living areas with engineered wood in select rooms, walls finished smooth rather than textured, 8-foot solid core doors, 1x8 flat baseboard, 42-inch iron spindle railing with a wood cap, LED recessed lighting and a prewired security system. BUILT TO LAST: Monolithic concrete slab, reinforced concrete block construction, Advantech subfloor, pre-engineered trusses, Zip Wall sheathing, Low-E double-pane windows and sliders, open-cell spray foam at the living area, high-efficiency Carrier HVAC, tankless gas water heater, ranch-style garage doors with smart opener and camera, pre-wired EV charging and epoxy-coated garage flooring. Private well, private septic and liquid propane. One-year limited warranty plus 7-year structural coverage. THE LAND: 11-plus acres zoned for horses, with private barns, groom's quarters, horse walkers, round pens, jumping arenas, riding trails and viewing decks all available additions. Equestrian design in partnership with Wordley Martin. Golden Ocala 10 minutes, Gainesville under an hour, Orlando International about 80 minutes. Renderings and plans are conceptual and subject to change. Other lots and floorplans available upon request.

Sw 136th Court Road Unit Lot 12, Ocala

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