Welcome to your move-in ready home in the desirable Hammock Ridge neighborhood! This light and bright 1,883 sqft home features 4 bedrooms (one has double pocket doors and can be used as a bedroom, study, or playroom) and 2 bathrooms on a spacious 1.17 acres just minutes from UF, UF Health, schools, grocery stores, restaurants and more. As you approach the home, you will appreciate the inviting front porch and the easy-maintenance front yard landscaping, along with the attractive new roof installed in 2024. The front door opens to a foyer leading to an open-concept kitchen, dining room, and living room. You will love the beautiful hand scraped dark hickory wood flooring throughout the living area and 4th bedroom/study, along with the high tray ceilings and split floor plan. The chef's kitchen offers plenty of custom wood cabinets and a peninsula with lots of storage and counter space perfect for daily living or entertaining groups of friends and family. It also has stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a professional dual-fuel gas range and electric convection oven, and a reverse osmosis system for drinking water. The generously-sized primary bedroom is situated at the right side of the house and has a tray ceiling, a large walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom featuring a tiled walk-in shower, double vanity with granite counter, and a garden tub. You also have access to the screened back porch from your primary bedroom. The secondary bedrooms are located at the other side of the home and they both offer good sized built-in closets. The secondary bathroom is conveniently situated between the secondary bedrooms with a tub-shower combo and a single vanity. The indoor laundry room is easily accessible as you go to the garage and it comes with a washer and dryer. You will find ample storage for your vehicle and tools in the oversized 2-car garage. The spacious dining area flows effortlessly to the fully fenced backyard, offering a safe and expansive space for kids and pets to play. Relax in the screened lanai or gather around the built-in firepit on the extended paver patio - a perfect spot for unwinding with family and friends. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of living on over 1 acre that abuts a nature preserve with an abundance of wildlife. With a new water heater in 2024 and new HVAC in 2023, this home will provide peace of mind to its new owners for years to come. The community of Hammock Ridge offers a large playground, softball field, covered pavilion with picnic tables, and scenic walking trails throughout the neighborhood. Utilities are provided by Clay Electric. This home offers country style living with close proximity to Tower Square, where you can find restaurants, Publix, UPS and so much more. Schedule your private showing today!