REDUCED--2.4-Acre City Estate--Cul-de-sac Privacy and Views

* 3 Full + 2 Half Baths                          * Carports: 2 Upper, 2 Lower

 o REDUCED AGAIN, 2nd REDUCTION-GREAT VALUE!!

Amenities: Fireplace, 2-Zone AC/Gas Heat, Hardwood & Tile Floors, Screened Porch, Hot Tub, Pergola & Deck, Florida Room, Activity Room, Workshop, 2-car Porte Cochere, 2-car Carport, 2 Tool Storage Sheds, Privacy & Views

This City Estate was designed and built in 1949 by an architect, originally for the builder's own home.  It is located on a very private cul-de-sac and sits atop a hill on 2.4 beautifully shaded acres providing utmost privacy. Its near-town location is only 5 minutes to Veteran's Administration & Shands Hospitals and 5 minutes to the University of Florida Campus and Downtown Gainesville.  Much thought was given not only to the exterior privacy but the interior privacy as well when designing this house.  When friends or family gather, there is ample room for formal or informal dining.  The house has had several upgrades over the years, has been lovingly maintained and is in excellent condition.

QUOTE from APPRAISAL:  "SUBJECT DWELLING IS A REMODELED/RENOVATED 5 BEDROM, 3 FULL BATH 2 HALF BATH HOME OF GOOD QUALITY & CONDITION. SUBJECT RENOVATIONS STARTED IN 1999 AND HAVE CONTINUED ON TO PRESENT DATE. HOME DESIGN AND HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTIONS WOULD BE CONSIDERED SIMILAR TO HOMES LOCATED WITHIN THE DUCKPOND AREA."

ALSO from APPRAISAL: "EFFECTIVE AGE IS 12 YEARS"

 DETAILED FEATURES: 

o Abundant Lighting achieved by o Open Great Room of FL.R, DR, LR, &

      Large Windows, Doors & Skylights              Fireplace with Custom Built-ins 

o Renovated Kitchen with Corian            o Finished Activity Room & Workshop

      Counter Tops  & Bar Sink                        with 1/2 Bath on Lower Level

o Huge Laundry/Pantry with Skylight o Large Master BR with Bath

o 5 Bedrooms or 4 + Office o Screened Porch & Hot Tub off Master

o 3 Full, 2 Half Baths                                o Deck (recently new) with Pergola

o Ample Closets & Storage Spaces         o Porte Cochere - 2 Car

o Energy-Efficient Appliances                 o Carport - 2 Car + Tool Sheds

o 2 Newer AC/Gas Heating, Zoned         o Circular Driveway

o 2 Newer Water Heaters o Private Drive to Lower Level

o New Roof in 2000                                  o Parking: RV & Additional Vehicles

o Special Wiring for Generator                o Insulation: Attic & Crawl Space: R-30+

o  Alarm System                                        o All Newer Appliances included                            

o Shade is provided by oversized  roof eaves  and abundant Huge Live Oak Trees       

o Landscaping of the Home and Yard  is augmented by Azaleas & Ancient Oak, Pine and Cedar Trees

                                 ....All providing the ultimate in Privacy 

 o Master Suite could be converted to "Mother-in-Law" Suite

       o ZONED 1 ACRE ...... CAN SUBDIVIDE 

  NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES: Kirkwood was originally established in the mid-1930s. Its streets meander to conform to the topography of the land, which undulates with small grades and hills. The other uniquely designed homes in Kirkwood are located on minimum zoned 1 acre, many on larger lots. An added feature are the excellent nearby schools, notably the P. K. Yonge K thru 12  Developmental School (affiliated with the U of F College of Education) and Eastside High School (renowned for it’s International Baccalaureate Program).

  VARIOUS REALTORS' REMARKS (from MLS listing walk-throughs):

    "If I had the money, I'd buy it myself ....... LOVE IT"

    "I think this is the prettiest house in Gainesville, you can't beat the view"

    "This kitchen is just beautiful"

    "The pictures just don't do it justice"

    "Who is the decorator? I'd like her to do my house"

    "The Activity Room on the lower level has so many possibilities"

    "That work-shop is a real MAN-CAVE"

    "There is so much light ...... everywhere"

    "OH ..... you've got TRANE (HVAC) ....... they're the BEST!!"

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