$600,000 • four bedroom(s) • two full bathroom(s) • living size area 2581 sqft • waterfront access

Beautiful mediterranean revival home for sale in the historic duck pond neighborhood. built in 1925, this 4 bedroom, 2 and a half bathroom stucco home sits on the main boulevard with a meandering creek that flows into the namesake duck pond. watch swans, herons, otter and ducks in this peaceful and tranquil setting. this home retains its period charm and makes it one of the most unique homes in town. from the shed roof covered front porch, enter the open foyer with views from one end of the home to the other. you will love the original wood floors, plaster walls, wrought iron work and pecky cypress wood beams, ceilings and doors. to the right is the great room with a ton of natural light and a beautiful floor-to-ceiling wood burning fireplace made of fossilized palm trees. at the end of this large room are french doors that open to a covered, screened porch. straight ahead from the foyer is the downstairs master bedroom with an updated en suite bathroom with views of the private, fenced rear yard. to the left of the foyer is the large dining room with large picture window overlooking the creek, wood floors and pecky cypress ceiling and beams. the dining room opens to the kitchen with a full suite of appliances, prep sink, corian counter tops, wood cabinetry, crown molding and views of the side courtyard from the large window over the main double sink. off the kitchen is a half bathroom perfect for guests when entertaining, access to the side and rear yards and a door leading to the flex room or possible 4th bedroom and laundry area. the laundry includes a tub, washer and dryer and lots of shelving for additional storage. there are doors that lead to the side and rear driveways. off the laundry is the flex space that could be a 4th bedroom or an office. back at the foyer are stairs with beautiful original wrought iron metal railings. on the landing is a walk-in pantry for additional storage with a gorgeous pecky cypress door. upstairs are two guest bedrooms and full guest bathroom. the large front guest bedroom has wood floors, arched windows with balcony, crown molding and a large rooftop deck. the guest bathroom has vintage tile, updated lighting and plumbing fixtures and a combination tub/shower. the rear guest bedroom also has a walk-in closet, access to two roof top decks, wood floors and crown molding. both upstairs rooms have a newer mini-split system. the backyard is fully fenced and has a two car driveway. there is a beautiful side courtyard with potters shed and a front access driveway on the side of the home. the duck pond is a historic district with over 900 homes, multiple parks and walking distance to downtown gainesville's shops and restaurants. zoned for metcalf elementary, westwood middle and gainesville high school. located just 3 miles to the university of florida and uf health/shands.

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