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Gainesville,FL 32605
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,560 sqft
Price per Sqft $394
Subdivision Hermitage
MLS Listing ID 255322
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1982
Annual Tax Amount $16,215
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1.100 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Privately set within the sought-after Hermitage neighborhood, this architecturally distinctive residence rests on 1.1 landscaped acres, combining scale, serenity, and convenience. The sun-filled interior features soaring ceilings, travertine floors, and walls of glass opening to the outdoors. The great room with dramatic fireplace flows to multiple entertaining areas, including a custom backlit quartzite bar, overlooking the newly built (2025) resort-style pool. The chef's kitchen offers dual prep stations, waterfall island, induction cooktop, steam/convection ovens, and sleek cabinetry. The primary suite is a spa-like retreat with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and custom closet. A private wing includes two bedrooms, bath, flex/media room, and gym. Totaling 5,581 sq ft under roof with detached 1BR/1BA studio cottage, enhancements include impact windows, lighting upgrades, and smart home integration. Outdoor living shines with summer kitchen, patios, fire table, fountains, putting green,. * * * Spectacular In-town Retreat Near the University of Florida * * * Nicely situated within the coveted Hermitage neighborhood, this architecturally distinctive residence sits on 1.1 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, offering an exceptional combination of scale, serenity, and convenience. Meticulously updated, the home seamlessly blends design-forward sophistication with everyday comfort. ~ ~ Through double entry doors, a light-filled interior unfolds with travertine floors, soaring ceilings, and expansive walls of glass that blur the line between indoors and out. The great room—anchored by a dramatic fireplace—flows effortlessly through multiple living and entertaining spaces, including a custom bar with backlit quartzite, all overlooking the newly constructed (2025) resort-style pool and private backyard. ~ ~ The chef's kitchen is both refined and functional, showcasing dual prep stations, a waterfall-edge island, steam and convection ovens, and sleek custom cabinetry. The tranquil primary suite offers a spa-like oasis with a relaxing soaking tub, oversized walk-in shower, and custom closet. A private secondary wing includes two bedrooms, a shared bath, a flex/media room, and a dedicated gym that could easily become an additional bedroom. ~ ~ Main Home: 4,272 sq ft + Studio Cottage: 288 sq ft // Total: 5,581 sq ft under roof ~ ~ Outdoors, the screened pool area is a true showpiece—featuring elegant water elements, a summer kitchen and grill room, full pool bath, multiple patios, fountains, a striking fire table, and a multi use design putting green. Winding garden paths lead through lush landscaping, fruit trees, and vibrant flowering gardens to the detached 1Bedroom/1Bath studio cottage with kitchenette. ~ ~ Thoughtfully designed exterior lighting creates a soft, elegant glow for daily enjoyment and transforms into a colorful, dynamic display for festive gatherings. Smart home integration and a state-of-the-art security system offer intuitive control of lighting, climate, sound, and surveillance. Additional highlights include energy efficient impact-rated windows, solid concrete block construction, a spacious three-car garage, and additional half bath for evening guests, a spacious laundry room designed for 2 sets of washers/dryers with extensive storage—all just minutes from the University of Florida, top medical centers, premier shopping and dining, recreation and cultural venues that make Gainesville a fantastic place to live, work and play!
Location
State FL
County Alachua
Area 01
Zoning Res
Interior
Heating Central
Cooling Central
Flooring Other-See Remarks,Tile,Vinyl
Exterior
Roof Type Shingle
Building
Story 1
Water City
New Construction No
Others
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