Scenic & versatile setup on 33.45 acres. Fall in love with the North Central Florida lifestyle! Escape cold, gray Northern days (and taxes) – bring your shorts & t-shirts! Escape South Florida mayhem – bring your sweater! Picturesque old-growth oak trees set the scene for this comfortable, classic farmhouse. Guests are welcomed with an east-facing full length covered front porch. A morning cup of coffee & a rocking chair are in your future! Inside there are 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus a bonus / exercise / nursery / Florida room plus another office & over 2,500 sqft. Large great room with soaring, vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace & French doors leading to screen porch. HUGE kitchen is fully open to the great room & features loads of cabinet & counter space, walk-in pantry, enormous breakfast bar, island & dining area. Large master bedroom has walk-in closet & direct access to bonus area. Luxury master bath features double sinks, big walk-in shower & separate tub. Large stand-up attic space built to accommodate conversion to additional living space - ideal for another bonus / rec room. The land surrounding this home is where the North Central Florida charm, personality & versatility really come into play. There’s plenty of room for horses, goats & other farm critters. It’s fully fenced & cross fenced with multiple sections. Private & perfectly suited for those seeking an eco-friendly, self-sufficient lifestyle. Think of the possibilities for you & your family with all this property has to offer: 30x40 steel frame & metal workshop/storage/RV or car garage on slab with electric & three 10x8 roll up doors; 40x40 poll barn for equipment storage or conversion to horse or livestock stalls; chicken coop; another covered storage slab; RV dump connection. In a clearing south of the home is a large garden area for vegetables and crops. The northern approx 14.5 acres & southern approx 3.9 acres of the main parcel are dedicated to timber growth with pines planted in 2017. They will be ready to harvest for use and/or income in 7-15 years depending on intended use. Wildlife abounds – deer, turkey & more! Kids will have so much fun exploring, playing & learning throughout the pastures, corrals, yard, gardens, timber pine, moss draped granddaddy oaks & hardwood hammock all without ever having to leave your property! What an ideal environment! The starry night sky away from city lights will amaze & inspire young and old alike. Imagine what you’ll see with a telescope! The western 3.93 acres is a separate parcel. It would be ideal for another residence for a family member or building a solar panel array for self-sufficiency & going off-grid. It has excellent southern sun exposure. Working from home is not a problem here with Windstream 200 mbps high speed internet to handle all your upload, download & Zoom meeting needs. Although rural, secluded & private, this property is deceivingly convenient. Check out these drive times: Alachua – Progress Park Bio Tech facilities: 12 minutes; Alachua – Distribution Centers: 17 minutes; Publix Grocery Store, Lowes, Downtown Alachua & I-75 access: 13 minutes; US 441: 11 minutes; Northwest Gainesville (Millhopper Area): 19 minutes; Southwest Gainesville (Celebration Pointe): 26 minutes; The University of Florida Main Campus: 29 minutes; UF Health Shands Hospital: 32 minutes; VA Hospital: 34 minutes; Lake City: 31 minutes; Jacksonville: 70 minutes; Orlando: 2 hours; Tampa: 2.25 hours
