Lovely Home in Gated Horse Community, on 11 Acres, near Gainesville FL |
Pricing Information: US $349,900
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For Sale A lovely 3/4 bedroom (a fourth bedroom has been converted into an office), 3 bath home, 2200 square feet, in a gated horse community just outside Gainesville, Florida. On 11 Acres with 3 acres of pasture and 8 wooded. Private, secure, and easy living! The builder of this home (Atlantic Design) was awarded a prize by the EPA for their environmental energy efficiency accomplishments in their design and building – all of which was incorporated into the building of this home. Built in 2003. ' Layout ' • Vaulted ceilings • Closed, heated/cooled porch with slate floors overlooking pool/garden • Den/parlor with gas fireplace • Family/Great room • Dining room • Open kitchen overlooking family room and closed porch • Master bedroom with bay window and window seat, and additional cabinets • Master bathroom with whirlpool tub, separate toilet/shower room, and large walk-in closet. • Laundry room with extra cabinets overhead for storage, and large sink • Office/4th bedroom lined with built-in bookshelves • Second bedroom with good sized closet • Third bedroom with bay window, window seat with storage, and large closet • 2nd Bathroom with handicap accessible shower (wheelchair roll-in), sink, toilet • 3rd Bathroom with tub/shower, sink and toilet • Plantation shutters on the front windows (den and dining room) • Crown molding in most of the house • Two car garage • Attic • Front porch • Pool (12x24) enclosed with screening, with laps harness. • Property enclosed by horse fencing, much of which is four board style. • Appliances are included (washer/dryer, fridge, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher) • Central air and heating • 40% tile floors (bathrooms, kitchen, laundry), 60% hardwood • Paved roads all the way into the home. The Trails The community is called The Trails, and it is gated and built for horse owners. Around the community is a series of trails perfect for riding horses (although some people just jog or walk). This 11 acre homestead allows for the building of two more structures so a barn or workshop or shed could easily be added. (Please note, the structures added may not be for rental purposes, per The Trails bylaws.) Fees Community fees are $250/quarter or $1000 a year. That takes care of the fencing maintenance and yard work for the sides of the roads inside The Trails, and front entrance. Property taxes have varied over the last 7 years between $5800 a year and $6200 (yes, it’s gone up, then down, up, then down, averaging $6000.) Property insurance Living inland (north central FL) affords you maximum protection against hurricanes. The result is that property insurance is still reasonably priced in the area for modern homes like this one. This property is NOT in a flood zone. Why Live Here This area is extremely peaceful, low stress yet with access to all the great amenities that a lively college town offers, including shops, mall, and TONS of eateries! Add to that the world class medical service available (Shands and North FL regional), and you can rest comfortably in your decision to live in such a pleasant home. ' Outdoor people will enjoy fishing and boating out on Cedar Key, as well as the cute shops and amenities there. There are lots of rivers where locals fish, swim, canoe/kayak, and with trails to hike. ' Environmental protection is big in the area so there are lots of reserves open for bird watching, hiking, picnicking, whatever. ' For big beach fun, locals head over to Daytona Beach for a wonderful day trip! ' Indoor people will also enjoy the museums and cultural events put on mostly by the university, but also other enterprises. There are often visiting troupes of entertainers that come to town to the delight of many. Gateway to FL ' Another great thing about living in this area is that you avoid all the cheap hype so evident in the tourist traps around the state, yet you’re only 2 hours from Orlando, 2 hours to St Augustine and Jacksonville, 3 hours to the Ft Myers/Sanibel area – so fun in the sun is never far away! Weather Summers are hot, but the humidity levels vary. Everything is air conditioned, so it’s never really a problem. Winters (December through early March) can be cold, with temps running below freezing 20-30 nights a year (my experience). Spring is glorious and hangs around from March through mid May. Gainesville Rated ' In the book Cities Ranked and Rated by Bert Sperling and Peter Sander, Gainesville has been rated as the NUMBER 1 place to live in the country at least twice since I’ve been reading it, the latest being in 2007! For more information Please contact my realtor. Re/Max Professionals, Inc. Lawton Skipper, Jr., Broker-Associate ' Cell (352) 317-3992 (try here first) ' Office (352)375-1002 FAX (352) 317-3992 Email lawtonskipper@remax.net ' 4907-A NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
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The Trails Home |
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The Trails Entrance |
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Family/Great Room looking onto closed porch and pool beyond |
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Living Room/Den, just off of Family/Great room, gas fireplace |
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Kitchen w/ Corian counters, and eating area to the right |
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Master bedroom looking West |
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Master bedroom looking East (storage cabinets), and doors to porch and pool |
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Master bath whirlpool tub, seperate toilet/shower room, sink, large walk-in closet |
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3rd Bedroom with bay window, window seat, and large closet |
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Guest bathroom with tub/shower, toilet, sink |
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