4.5 Acres in Gainesville, FL - $2,938,000

Single Family Residence, Contemporary,Custom - GAINESVILLE, FL

Location and lifestyle! This exquisite property offers the best of both! Situated on 4.5 landscaped acres of in-town living in University Acres, just north of HCA North Florida Hospital and only minutes to the University of Florida, this sprawling estate was built in 2003 by luxury custom home builder, Mark Warring, as his personal residence. Boasting 7510sf of heated/cooled space, there are 6 bedrooms, 2 offices, a library, rec room, home gym with wet bar, designated gift wrap room, 5 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, a large stop-n-drop mud room with built-ins, and so much more! The chef's kitchen was recently renovated and features coffered ceilings, solid wood cabinetry, quartz counters, double islands, convection wall oven, 6-burner gas cooktop, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, additional beverage refrigerator, and a built-in desk area. The great room features vaulted & wood-beamed ceilings, a soaring stone fireplace, a designated dining area, and incredible views of the backyard. The primary bedroom features coffered ceilings, two walk-in closets, a large ensuite bathroom, a sauna, and an ensuite office with a brick accent wall and built-in bookshelves. Accessed via a private entrance in the west courtyard, the second office has gorgeous vaulted wood ceilings, brick accent walls, built-in cabinetry, and a half bathroom. Above the attached garage is an apartment with a kitchenette, living room, bedroom, and full bathroom. Outside you will be wowed by the commercial sized swimming pool, 15-person hot tub, waterfall, cabana, summer kitchen, screened porch with fireplace and a basketball court. Need a place to store your boat or RV? Check! The detached 4-car garage has a RV garage door along the back of the building and features a full bathroom, as well as a large workshop. The Sellers are in the process of refurbishing the property and interior photos will be added in February 2025.