Featured three times over the years in newspapers and magazines, this "one of a kind" cypress log home is on the National Register of Historic Places due to its unique construction. However, there are no restrictions whatsoever on the property; the designation is purely honorific. The main home was built in 1936-37 as the first dwelling in Florida Park. The great room has a Chert stone wood-burning fireplace and is perfect for entertaining large groups. The master bedroom features an impressive picture-window view and includes a modern his and hers bath, laundry room, linen closet, and large walk-in closet. A detached 3-car garage with a home office (or extra bedroom), as well as a storage room, adds privacy and was added in the mid-1970s. The attached guest cottage was totally rebuilt in 2011 and includes a full kitchen. Despite its rustic ambiance throughout, this home is full of modern conveniences, including a four unit HVAC system, two modern kitchens, and redundant security systems (Ring and Vivint). Nestled among mature trees on a large corner lot on a dead end street, it offers unusual privacy. There is a lush, sweeping downhill view from the south side to the "old swimming hole" fed by a natural spring, which in turn feeds into Rattlesnake Creek. A modern swimming pool and hot tub with a gorgeous flagstone deck added in the mid-1960s has been recently resurfaced, replumbed and rewired for safety. On the grounds behind the pool are several mature citrus trees and a shed. Multiple mature camellias and azaleas grace this property. Although this home is not currently for sale, any prospective buyer should value its history and maintain it in perpetuity as a historic Gainesville treasure.
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