This beautiful Big Lake Santa Fe lakefront property is ideally located between Melrose and Keystone Heights (east of Gainesville) and offers the idyllic, "Old Florida" flavor with the convenience of a town nearby. This spacious property offers so many wonderful features! The 3 bedroom/2 bath cottage is nestled among giant oaks, spectacular cypress trees down near the water, AND a Large, flat yard for lawn games, garden, or just enjoyment! The house features an open floor plan with fireplace, a galley kitchen, a large, screened lanai leading to a deck situated up a gentle rise from the lake...view the lake from an excellent vantage point! Investors: The Bonus efficiency apartment above the garage has been reliably leased for years... or use it for guest overflow! There is a dock with a screened room for summer-day entertainment, plus a second dock just for water toys. Rated one of the best lakes in the state, Lake Santa Fe offers nearly 6,000 acres of adventure and enjoyment year round - approximately 1/2 hour to Gainesville and just over an hour to Jacksonville!