3610 NW 18TH PLACE

Under contract-accepting backup offers. If you’re looking for a close in location convenient to UF but want a newer, updated home, this stunning Tom Spain built residence will fit the bill. Located in gated Willowcroft on one of the best lots in the neighborhood, this beautifully updated home comprises 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a study and bonus room within 3364 heated and cooled square feet. Sitting at the end of a quiet street, this home can take advantage of a large easement across the street for extra short term guest parking. Most significant upgrades include a new roof and hot water heater in 2024, and new HVAC in 2019 and 2024. Gleaming wood floors grace all of the living areas, hallways, and owner’s suite as well the builder’s signature architectural details including crown molding, chair rail, and fully cased windows. The center hall foyer greets you with a large Study on the right which features double doors for privacy and built-in sound speakers. To the left is a large formal Dining Room with chair rail. Continuing down the wide entry hall will lead directly to the large Great Room with a bank of french doors and windows allowing for an abundance of natural light and views of the amazing lanai. The Great Room features a gas fireplace with new marble surround and hearth, built-in speakers which will include the sound equipment and 65” Sony mounted TV. Built with an open plan concept, the Kitchen opens off the Great Room and has been updated to include newer cabinet doors and quartz counters, new tile backsplash, and all stainless appliances including a commercial 5-burner range, the entire space could grace any design magazine cover. A spacious light filled Breakfast Room includes a convenient wine bar with new under counter wine frig flanked by two pantries. The Owner’s Suite is beyond perfect with wood floors, a separate sitting room open to the bedroom area through arched columns, built in speakers, and two large walk-in custom closets. A complete owner’s bath renovation in 2018 has created a luxurious spa with double sink vanity, quartz tops, slipper tub, huge glass enclosed zero-entry shower, and a private water closet. At the opposite end of the house, the guest wing encompasses 3 guest rooms and 2 hall baths, both updated with new quartz counters. Upstairs is a large bonus room with built-in cabinet area and is HDMI cable ready for a future theater. Florida living is all about the outdoor spaces and this home will not disappoint. The covered lanai features plenty of seating space and opens to the screened area with travertine pavers, beautiful landscape beds, and a built-in spa with waterfall feature and new pump in 2019. Completing the picture is a large laundry with washer, dryer, and under counter frig, a side entry two car garage with wifi enabled garage doors, security system, and gutters with leaf guards. To top this off, the exterior and majority of the interior was re-painted in 2020. Willowcroft features 33 residences, 2 gates, the main off of NW 16th Blvd. and a back gate which is convenient for quick access to NW 34th Street. This is as close to perfection as it gets and a wonderful opportunity to be minutes from the University.