1030 NW 16th St, Gainesville, FL 32605

Welcome to your exquisite colonial style 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, Florida Park pool home nestled in the heart of Gainesville, where timeless elegance meets vintage Florida charm! This stunning brick home sits on 0.76 acres and offers 3,172 sqft of living space. As you approach the house you will be impressed by the classic brick colonial architecture, thoughtful landscaping, and picturesque shutters. Step through the front door into the welcoming foyer where you will be greeted by a grand staircase, high ceilings, and lovely hardwood floors throughout not just the main living areas but upstairs as well. You will find plenty of storage space in the entry-way coat closet and underneath the staircase. Guests have access to the half bath from the foyer as well. To your right, step into your expansive living room with 9’ ceilings, crown molding, chair rail, floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves and window seat by McCallum Cabinets, as well as a wood burning fireplace that will make the holidays cozy and memorable. The adjoining dining room is perfect for hosting family and friends for gatherings, or can be used as an office or flex space. The kitchen is in the center of the home, allowing for effortless entertaining in both the dining room and the family room. The generously-sized kitchen is a chef’s dream featuring solid wood cabinets, a gas stove and oven, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of counter space to prepare food for your friends and family. Whether you’re sipping a cup of coffee in the morning or plating up a pizza dinner during Friday movie nights, you’ll appreciate the massive eat-in area of the kitchen which offers floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinets and room for a large dining table. From the kitchen, step into your spacious family room and enjoy the view of the pool through the picture windows. Host parties and get togethers around the pool under the recently re-screened enclosure. There is also a guest suite with a bedroom and full bathroom, including a walk-in shower, downstairs off the family room. Upstairs you will find the additional 4 bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The spacious primary bedroom has three built-in closets with an en-suite bathroom which has a tub-shower combo. The other bedrooms share a hall bathroom with a double vanity and a tub-shower combo. The laundry room is conveniently located upstairs and there are also washer/dryer hookups in a closet located downstairs by the pool, if you prefer to have laundry on the first floor. The large, natural yard provides privacy and tranquility while allowing you to be close to everything in Gainesville! Have peace of mind with the recently replaced roof (2015) and two new HVAC Units (2020 & 2023), along with all new ductwork throughout the house. Additional updates include a new water heater (2022) and newly refinished original hardwood floors in the dining room, center hall and living room downstairs. The submersible well pump and system, for irrigation only, were installed in 2021, providing no-cost water for your garden. This neighborhood has NO HOA and is conveniently located within walking and biking distance of the University of Florida and UF Health. Florida Park is known for its unique architecture, friendly neighbors, and excellent dog-walking routes. Walk to Carolyn Parker Elementary school and GHS High School, and access the RTS bus line just three blocks away. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity and schedule your showing today!