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A New Tempo for 55+ Living

Discover a welcoming community designed for connection and comfort, where neighbors become friends and every day feels a little more in tune.

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Why Melody Preserve

Experience the Colen Built difference at Melody Preserve. Affordability, comfort, and lasting quality, your next chapter starts here in Ocala, Florida.

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Built by Colen Built Development

Melody Preserve is proudly built by Colen Built Development—the award-winning, family-owned developer behind On Top of the World Communities. Founded in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1947 by Sidney Colen, Colen Built Development has spent decades creating communities and building thousands of homes across the state.
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Amenities at a glance

Neighbors become friends and everyday routines feel simpler here. Thoughtful, comfortable spaces and lasting quality behind the scenes come together in our community amenities:
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  • Bark Park

    A welcoming place for pups and residents to mingle—complete with room to roam, relax, and gather under a shaded pavilion while getting to know one another.

  • Neighborhood Trail

    A scenic community loop that invites morning walks, relaxed jogs, and effortless outdoor living close to home.

  • An older woman sitting outdoors in a park, gently petting a golden retriever who looks off into the distance with its tongue out.
  • An older couple jogging together outdoors, smiling and enjoying each other's company with trees and sunlight in the background.
  • Two grandparents sitting on a couch, laughing with their smiling grandson and granddaughter in a bright, cozy home.
  • An older couple walking their fluffy white dog on a tree-lined suburban street, smiling at each other on a sunny day.
  • Grandparents laugh joyfully as their grandson stands behind them in a park, resting his hands affectionately on their shoulders in the golden sunlight.
  • An older woman sitting outdoors in a park, gently petting a golden retriever who looks off into the distance with its tongue out.
  • Smiling grandparents sit closely on either side of their granddaughter, who is holding both of their faces in her hands with joy.
  • An older couple jogging together outdoors, smiling and enjoying each other's company with trees and sunlight in the background.
  • Two grandparents sitting on a couch, laughing with their smiling grandson and granddaughter in a bright, cozy home.
  • Grandparents laugh joyfully as their grandson stands behind them in a park, resting his hands affectionately on their shoulders in the golden sunlight.

Find your home

Browse our innovative home designs included in our Classic and Cottage series, all thoughtfully crafted for easy living. Choose a plan to explore.

  • Wisteria

    3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2,126 A/C. sq/ft.

    Our most spacious plan in the Classic series—3 bedrooms, a large great room, living room, screened covered lanai, and plenty of living space for entertaining.

    Single-story suburban house with a gray shingle roof, beige exterior, and a two-car garage, surrounded by neatly landscaped grass and flower beds at sunset.

  • Sunflower

    3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,967 A/C. sq/ft.

    A welcoming 3 bedroom design with great room, breakfast nook and spacious screened covered lanai.

    A single-story suburban home with a light beige exterior, white trim, and a gray shingled hip roof. The house features a two-car garage on the left, a central entrance, and a window with brown shutters on the right. A neatly trimmed front lawn and colorful landscaping with shrubs and flowers line the walkway and driveway.

  • Orchid

    3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,894 A/C. sq/ft.

    Innovative 3 bedroom design with large kitchen, breakfast area and screened covered lanai

    Exterior rendering of the Orchid home model: single-story tan stucco house with a gray hip roof, white two-car garage flanked by coach lights, covered entry with paneled brown front door, front picture window, brick-paver driveway, and a landscaped yard with shrubs and flowers at sunset.

  • Ginger

    2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,767 A/C. sq/ft.

    Bright 2-bedroom plan with flex room, screened covered lanai, and open flow designed for everyday ease.

    Exterior rendering of the Ginger home model: single-story tan stucco house with gray hip roof, white two-car garage, covered front porch with square columns, teal front door, shuttered window, brick-paver driveway, and colorful landscaped front yard at sunset.

  • Terra

    2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,467 A/C. sq/ft.

    A flexible layout with added space, Terra includes a flex room, a wide-open great room, and a spacious patio for everyday comfort and entertaining ease.

    Exterior rendering of the Terra home model: single-story gray-tan stucco house with a gray shingle gable roof over the two-car white garage, brown shuttered windows, a covered front entry with column, brick-paver driveway and walkway, and colorful shrub and flower landscaping at sunset.

  • Oasis

    2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,343 A/C. sq/ft.

    Includes a comfortable great room, and a charming breakfast nook that opens to a patio ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

    Exterior rendering of the Oasis home model: single-story tan stucco single-family house with gray shingle gable roof, white two-car garage, covered entry, brick-paver driveway, and a landscaped front yard with flowers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Melody Preserve, who we are and what it’s like living here. If you don’t see your question, just reach out.

Melody Preserve is a 55+ active-adult community offering affordable living, quality homes, and a welcoming lifestyle in beautiful Ocala, Florida.

Melody Preserve is built by Colen Built Development, the trusted builder behind On Top of the World and Calesa Township.

We offer a wide selection of beautifully designed single-family homes in our Cottage and Classic Series. Explore our floor plans to find your perfect fit.

Yes! Melody Preserve features passive electronic gated entries for added privacy and peace of mind.

Yes! At least one resident in the household must be 55 or older to live in Melody Preserve.

Melody Preserve is located in Ocala, Florida—one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country and a top destination for active-adult living.

Absolutely! We welcome all pets at Melody Preserve, with no breed restrictions.

Our HOA fee is $55 per month, providing great value and helping maintain a beautiful, connected community.

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