Available now for the first time in 35 years- this breathtakingly beautiful home with mature landscaping on nearly a HALF ACRE has been lovingly cared for and improved by its previous owners. This gorgeous Forest Ridge home has a NEW ROOF (April 2025) with transferable warranty, COMPLETE PEX PLUMBING REPIPE (March 2025), NEWER HVAC (2022), NEWER WINDOWS AND DOORS (2015) and NEW PAINT (April 2025). As you walk up the paver walkway through the jasmine wrapped archway, you’re greeted by the sound of water echoing off the courtyard fountain. Walk through the double front door and you’ll notice a custom staircase made of hand cut African Sapili hardwood. To the left, the dining space has seating for 10 and offers gorgeous views of the courtyard. The main level features an open concept floor plan with cork floors, and a custom kitchen with solid birchwood cabinetry and granite counter tops. There is even a push button downdraft at the cooktop! Make your way downstairs and you’ll find the primary living room with custom built in bookshelves and wood box around the wood burning fireplace, access to the back yard and garage, and a half bathroom. Upstairs you’ll find 4 spacious bedrooms, one currently outfitted as an office, and two additional bathrooms. The primary bedroom is massive and offers a dual sink vanity, updated shower, and walk in closet with built-ins. Finally, exit the brand new French doors to the recently updated back porch and enjoy a gardener’s dream backyard, impeccably maintained and featuring a wide array of native Florida plants and trees, including a granddaddy oak and several variations of palms. Other notable upgrades include - French drain field, Sentricon pest control system, hurricane clips on trusses, and Electrical service was upgraded to provide a 30-amp service for an RV. All this, tucked away in one of Gainesville’s most sought-after neighborhoods! Don’t miss out.