Property Description

One or more photos in this listing were virtually staged: Welcome to your private woodland oasis, where clear night skies, abundant wildlife, and peaceful surroundings await in the friendly rural community of The Woods of Alchirst. Ideally situated on the Gilchirst/Alachua county line, you'll enjoy an easy commute to Gainesville without the higher taxes and utility costs! This Norfleet-built smart home sits on nearly 5 acres and offers premium upgrades: 4 bedrooms, a dedicated office, 3 full baths, an attached 2-car garage, and a detached building with 2 additional garage bays. Inside the home, gorgeous hardwood floors flow throughout the main living areas with Restoration Hardware and other premium lighting, plus wood blinds throughout for privacy and energy efficiency. The living room centers around a built-in live-edge cedar mantel fireplace topped by a 65 Frame TV with Art Mode, creating an inviting focal point for gathering. The chef's kitchen is both beautiful and functional, featuring an oversized island, abundant storage, a 36 ZLine 6-burner gas range with pot filler above the cooktop, and a ZLine under-counter microwave. Prepare your morning coffee at the coffee bar and slip out to the screened lanai overlooking the property or uncork something special from the built-in Thor wine cooler to savor at the end of a long day! The 24'x42' detached building (1,008 sq ft) offers two distinct spaces-a second, 2-car garage and an18x24 bonus room that is fully insulated, climate-controlled, and finished with pine tongue-and-groove paneling, ideal for a retreat, studio, or game room. An additional 10x20 shed with a garage door and power provides additional space for toys and equipment. Outdoor living shines with a rustic firepit, a premier Rainbow playground and the 15x30 pool featuring a built-in spa with a cascading water feature and splash pad. The fully screened enclosure provides bug-free relaxation and partial shade for comfort at any hour. Peace of mind is built in for this retreat. A Generac generator can power the home for days during an outage, while a 500-gallon underground propane tank supplies the tankless water heater, gas range, and exterior grill hookup, with capacity to heat the spa and pool. Security for the property includes a SimpliSafe system, internet-independent PoE cameras with weeks of recording storage, and Logitech motion-detecting cameras and doorbell with phone alerts. Philips Hue color-capable lighting sets the mood outdoors. Most rooms are wired with Cat5 Ethernet cable, and this home is served by 1GB fiber optic high-speed internet with 2 competing providers. A custom, automated solar-powered gate and wooden cross-board fencing surround the property, with two 12' farm gates near the lot lines for easy access with RVs, trailers, or heavy equipment. Schedule your private tour to see this property in person!