This stunning custom-built home has been admired by all who have graced its grounds over the years. 8020 SW 8th Ave is a beautiful, move in ready home, that with its bright and freshly painted neutral colors is ready to welcome you in as soon as you walk up the drive. The roof is new as of 2022 and has a transferable wind rating certificate to the new owner. This roof meets the latest Code requirements for significant Home Owners Insurance discounts. This home is nestled on 1.01 acres with mature landscaping and extra parking pad, in a highly desirable location in north central Gainesville, that is minutes to I-75, North Florida Regional, UF Health, the VA, University of Florida and shopping at the newly built Butler Plaza and Celebration Pointe. Gainesville is the ideal location in Florida, allowing you quick access to nearly all of the major cities and beaches in 2 hours or less. At 3,115 sqft of heated/AC space and 4,363 sqft total finished area under roof, this home is every bit of capacious. An open floor plan features a gourmet kitchen with an expansive island, gas stove top (ideal for hurricane season) and a spacious walk-in pantry, opening up to a sizable family room with vaulted cathedral 14’ ceiling, exposed beams, stacked stone gas fireplace with extensive built in bookcases, this home is wonderfully well-appointed. There is a separate formal living room, dining room, as well as a library which can be used as a home office. Beautiful oak hard woods, tile, 10-foot ceilings, and extensive use of crown molding span much of the main living areas. With 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths located in 3 distinct wings, privacy is abundant. The master suite is located on the main level and features spa like features with a custom shower and soaker tub with jacuzzi and not one, but two walk-in closets for all of your clothing needs. The guest suite also functions as a handicap accessible bathroom with taller toilets. The upstairs bonus room (442 sq ft) with open deck functions as a flex space which is currently being used as an extra bedroom for a college aged student. This space would also be great as a workout room, office, or second family room for the kids to play. With large closets in every room and a significant attic, storage is abundant. Throughout the house, you will find built-in-speakers with individual room volume control, perfect for entertaining. The three-car over-sized attached garaged has ample room for parking that will even accommodate SUV’s in addition to your lawnmower and yard equipment. It even has a ramp into the house, making the house wheelchair accessible! Off the main living areas, you will find access to 375 sq ft screened in lanai/cabana, with brand new outdoor fans, that opens to the beautiful pool oasis. Once outside, the PVC fenced backyard offers plenty of privacy and features a heated 25,000-gallon, 7 ½ foot deep, saltwater pool with a water slide and hot tub and energy efficient pump. The pool lanai offers 1,984 sq foot of enclosed vaulted patio that is perfect for outdoor entertaining year-round. The backyard is completed by a 16’ gate off the fence that allows access to a 24’x36’ pole barn with 110 volt electric that fits either boats or RVs. A fish cleaning station is provided with hot water service that is perfect for the outdoorsman. The extensive list of upgrades to the home include LED lights throughout the house, complete exterior hardiboard siding, complete irrigation system, security system, remote control lighting for security lighting in 5 zones. There are two distinct ac units for up and downstairs zones, both of which have been replaced recently with the larger unit having a SEER rating of 19. The home also features 2 water heaters located at each end of the house. With no HOA fees, more land and the significant attention to detail, this home is a must see! ** All kitchen appliances will remain in the home, W/D are up for negotiation with the buyer.
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