2281 NW 24TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605

Stunning architect re-modeled timeless contemporary estate is located in the Hermitage, minutes from UF. Situated on a private, lushly landscaped 1.62 acre lot with complete paver driveway, this home feels like it's in a tropical oasis. Entering through the foyer, the soaring ceiling and brilliant light-flooded Great Room sets the tone for what lies ahead. The Great Room is expansive with the potential for several seating areas, great wall space for art, and views of the pool beyond the sliders. All public rooms feature gleaming Travertine Saturnia floors. The spacious formal Dining Room is to one side of the foyer and features built-in glass shelving space for collectables. The large cook's Kitchen is amazing with all German Poggenpohl luxury designer cabinets with an extensive amount of deep drawers and thick counters, Stainless appliances including island cooktop, large side by side refrigerator/freezer, double ovens, microwave, and warming and storage drawer. The Breakfast Area sits in front of two large windows for great light and views of the yard and pool. Extra wide hall area, also perfect for art display, leads to the half bath with designer vanity. The Owner's Suite is large and can accommodate a seating area and opens to the luxury bath with expansive L-shaped vanity with two sinks and solid surface top, jetted tub, glass enclosed shower with built-in bench, private water closet, and opens to an over-sized walk-in custom closet with extensive built-in drawers and shelving. A large Study is across the hall from the Owner's Suite and features built-in shelving, cabinets and desk. Around the corner features two large Guest Suites with ample closets and serviced by a convenient hall bath. The Saturnia marble floors continue onto the raised lanai deck which opens to the over-sized salt Pool complete with automatic sweep cleaner and child safety fence, all enclosed by a extra high screen enclosure. The large laundry is off the kitchen and features an abundance of storage and includes washer and dryer. The laundry opens to the 2 Car side entry over-sized garage and features a work bench, toilet bath with adjacent sink, and extra parking space in side area. Extensive landscape lighting, security and irrigation systems complete the picture. This one of a kind estate is less than 5 minutes to the University of Florida and also convenient to Millhopper shopping with shops and restaurants, and feeds to great Alachua County public schools.