6605 NW 16TH PLACE GAINESVILLE FL 32605 MLS #GC540579

This stunning Mid-Century Modern pool home in University Acres is nestled on a wooded acre homesite in the heart of Northwest Gainesville, just minutes from the Oaks Mall, North Florida Regional Medical Center and I-75. Double entry doors open into a light-filled foyer with slate floors. The large, formal living room has a wall of windows and a high ceiling, as does the formal dining room. The gracious family room has a wood beam ceiling with track lighting, a brick-faced, wood-burning fireplace, flanked by bookshelves, and an adjacent wet bar, with space for a bar refrigerator. The kitchen has richly toned cherry cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a pantry closet and a breakfast bar. The adjacent breakfast room provides a spot for informal dining, with a garden window that bring the outdoors in. Four spacious bedrooms have high ceilings, paddle fans and ample closet space. The principal bedroom has a wall of windows overlooking the pool and gardens, as well as a private study. There is luxury vinyl plank flooring in most of the common areas and new carpeting in the bedrooms. High ceilings and clear story windows add to the spaciousness of the home. There is a large screened porch with a tongue and groove ceiling and removable vinyl panels, creating an all-weather living space. It opens onto a covered patio and a large swimming pool, surrounded by mature landscaping, flowering plants and shrubs, and a number of citrus trees. The over-sized two car garage contains two large storage rooms and the fenced yard backs up to a conservation area for added privacy.