Real Estate Companies Venice, FL

Fantastic Mid-Century Modern creekside, pool home on over 3/4 of an acre in Florida Park. This 5 bedroom plus office, 3.5 bathroom home was built in 1957 with over 3,800 heated and cooled square feet. Architect designed, this home has many of its vintage features intact including Ocala block construction, wood beams, tongue and groove wood ceiling, terrazzo flooring, clerestory windows and wood paneling. Florida Park is located just 1 mile north of the University of Florida and with its' tree canopy, rolling hills and meandering creeks is reminiscent of Miami's Coconut Groove. Walk to nearby parks and trails including Alfred Ring and Westside Parks, nearby Publix, Fresh Market, Uppercrust Bakery, Dorns Wine and Cheese and NW Seafood Market. This amazing home starts with a lush tropical setting as you walk up to the front porch. From the tiled foyer straight ahead is the living room and dining area. This large space is open with a wood burning fireplace, beamed ceiling and gorgeous wood floors. Off the dining area are sliding glass doors that lead to a walled courtyard. Off the living room is a Florida Room with high ceilings, clerestory windows, skylights and another slider to the courtyard. Around the corner is a small office, two guest bedrooms and a Jack and Jill bathroom. To the left of the dining area is the updated kitchen with custom wood cabinets, Silestone counter tops, gas range, breakfast nook and a wood burning oven with mosaic columns. There are sliding glass doors that lead to the covered outdoor screened porch and walls of glass with views of the pool. The home has many updates including a new roof 2017, water heater 2025, updated electrical panel, updated windows and backup generator. Back at the foyer, 5 stairs lead to the upper leave with two guest bedrooms with wood floors, tongue and groove wood ceilings, wood beams and plantation shutters. They share a guest bathroom with vintage tile, large vanity and tub/shower. At the end of the hall is the Primary Bedroom with en suite bathroom. This large space has wood floors, tongue and groove beamed ceiling, plantation shutters and a beautifully preserved vintage tile bathroom. Back at the foyer, stairs lead to the large flex space. Perfect for an artist studio, family room or additional guest space. This area has terrazzo floors with a north star, built-in bookshelves and desk. There is a half bathroom and a laundry room with washer and dryer, laundry tub and folding area. A wall of sliding glass doors open to a brick patio with views of the garden and creek. The large screened pool was designed by Charlie Brown with his signature wrap around pool ledge. There is a paver deck and outdoor shower. The .77 of an acre has both sides of Hogtown Creek and includes a two car carport, 13 citrus trees, grooves of bamboo and is one of the most peaceful and quiet settings in Florida Park. The home is zoned for Parker Elementary, Westwood Middle and Gainesville High Schools. Voluntary HOA.

Property Details

Property Features
MLS ID:	MFRGC530285	Year Built:	1957
Appliances:	Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator	Architectural Style:	Mid-Century Modern
Community Features:	Street Lights	Construction Materials:	Block, Wood Siding
Cooling:	Central Air	Country:	US
County Or Parish:	Alachua	Direction Faces:	South
Exterior Features:	Courtyard, Dog Run, Garden, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors, Storage	Fencing:	Chain Link
Fireplace Features:	Living Room, Wood Burning	Flooring:	Carpet, Terrazzo, Tile, Wood
Foundation Details:	Slab	Furnished:	Unfurnished
Heating:	Central	Laundry Features:	Laundry Room
Levels:	Multi/Split	Listing Agreement:	Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Terms:	Cash, Conventional	Lot Features:	City Limits, Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Paved
Occupant Type:	Owner	Other Equipment:	Generator
Patio And Porch Features:	Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Screened	Pets Allowed:	Cats OK, Dogs OK
Pool Features:	Deck, Gunite, In Ground, Screen Enclosure	Possession:	Close Of Escrow
Property Condition:	Completed	Property Sub Type:	Single Family Residence
Property Type:	Residential	Road Surface Type:	Paved
Roof:	Other	Security Features:	Security System
Sewer:	Public Sewer	Showing Requirements:	Appointment Only
Special Listing Conditions:	None	Standard Status:	Active
State Or Province:	FL	Utilities:	Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Vegetation:	Bamboo, Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped	View:	Garden, Pool, Trees/Woods, Water
Water Source:	Public	Waterfront Features:	Creek
Window Features:	Skylight(s)

Rooms				Rooms
Primary Bedroom:	16x14 ft	Living Room:	22x14 ft
Kitchen:	14x16 ft

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