4146 SW 96TH DRIVE

This stunning Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home was built by Mickey Smith in the Haile Plantation neighborhood of Whitaker Oaks. At 4232 square foot this home has 5 bedrooms plus a study, a loft, a dedicated homework room, and kid’s playroom (or second office/ 6th bedroom). One of the 5 full bathrooms is a cabana bath off the stone paved lanai near the heated pool. The custom, pool side summer kitchen features a grill, smoker, beverage fridge, ice maker and Naturekast weather proof cabinets. It’s the perfect home for large gatherings and entertaining whether it's inside or out! The updated kitchen is a chef's dream boasting Viking stainless steel appliances, Sub-Zero 48 refrigerator and beverage fridge, gas cooktop and Cove dishwasher with water softener that are all top of the line. As you enter the front door through the impressive double glass doors, you're greeted with the formal living room with soaring ceilings and a double sided fireplace, gazing through to the formal dining room and doors leading to the pool. If you're wanting a more intimate area to relax, enjoy the cozy family room complete with a linear gas fireplace and located just off the kitchen, creating the perfect place for relaxing and watching movies. The home is wired for Control 4 smart home system with outside security cameras and offers an attached 3 car garage for ease of entry through the laundry to the kitchen. Entirely unique design elements make this a one-of-a-kind property in Gainesville, built using multiple materials: The skeleton is structural steel I beams, the walls are brick, and the framing is wood. Based on the architectural ideas and designs of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this could not be further from a traditional “Florida home” in terms of design and build. Top of the line, Pella windows and doors throughout. Additional special bonus features include: Olympian guardian house generator, tongue & groove patio ceiling, motorized screens on the lanai, Organic wool carpet and underlay (no VOC/ Chemical) throughout, All ceiling lights replaced with LED throughout, UV filters added to the 3 air handlers, new carpet in play room, updated modern bathrooms, gorgeous engineered wood in the main living areas, designer wall paper and fixtures and so much more! Enjoy the luxury and convenience of what Haile has to offer with proximity to shopping, Publix Market Square, Haile Village Center, restaurants and shops, walking/biking trails and amazing amenities at your finger tips. Join the Hawkstone Country Club for a minimal fee and then also enjoy tennis, golf, pickle ball, basketball and pools!