3825 Sw 86th Street, Gainesville, FL

This gracious 5 bedroom 4 bath residence is situated on a beautifully landscaped .6 acre lot in the Stratford Ridge area of Haile Plantation. A winding walkway leads to double leaded-glass door, opening into a tiled entry foyer. There is a formal living room, with a mirrored wall, crown molding and French doors that open onto the screened pool and spa. The formal dining room has built-in cabinetry and display shelves. The expansive family room, with tray ceiling, also has built-in cabinets and shelves that flank a granite-faced gas fireplace. The gourmet kitchen has wood cabinets (some with glass fronts), granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a central island with a salad sink, a gas cooktop and an adjacent breakfast room with an expansive bay window. The owner's suite has engineered hardwood floors, two large walk-in closets, a bathroom with dual vanities, a stall shower, jetted tub and an enclosed WC. There are two more downstairs bedrooms and bathrooms could be used for family, guests or as home offices. Two upstairs bedrooms and a bathroom have an additional sitting area, illuminated by two skylights skylights. The laundry room has a built-in ironing board, space for arts and crafts projects, and is adjacent to a work-study center with a wall of book shelves. The screened pool deck is covered with pavers and has a shaded sitting area and a gas grill. The fenced yard has a walking path that leads to a firepit and outdoor sitting area, surrounded by flowering trees, shrubs and palms. The Haile Village Center and an extensive network of walking paths are conveniently located to Stratford Ridge. Hawkstone Country Club offers several levels of membership for those interested in tennis, golf or the fitness center. The University of Florida, the UF Medical Center, North Florida Regional Medical Center and I-75 are all within a short drive of Haile Plantation, as are several parks and nature preserves.