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Welcome to Your Dream Home in Forest Grove – A Peaceful Retreat on 5 Beautiful Acres Discover comfort, charm, and country living at its finest in this stunning 2,932 sq ft home, perfectly situated on 5 fully fenced acres with a gated entrance in the highly desirable Forest Grove area of Alachua. Step onto the inviting wraparound front porch—ideal for welcoming guests, enjoying scenic views, or watching breathtaking sunsets. Inside, the grand foyer and spacious living room boast soaring two-story ceilings and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light and serene sky views. The main-level primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, featuring elegant crown molding, a lovely bay window, and a beautifully appointed en-suite bath with dual vanities, a private water closet, and a walk-in shower. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, the living room features a cozy gas-burning fireplace. It opens to a large paver patio with a fire pit, all shaded by majestic oak trees. Enjoy meals in the formal dining room with views of the front pasture and endless sky, or gather in the kitchen featuring rich cherrywood cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a sunlit breakfast nook framed by bay windows. Upstairs, you'll find three guest bedrooms and a fully renovated bathroom with double sinks. The charming dormer windows create cozy spots for reading nooks, desks, or vanities in the front two spacious bedrooms. The third bedroom offers a warm, New England-style character, perfect for guests or a quiet workspace. Beyond the main living areas, a versatile bonus room with a wall of south-facing windows awaits—ideal for a game room, media space, gym, office, or homeschool classroom. And don’t miss the incredible BONUS: a recently built 2,400 sq ft metal barn/workshop with concrete floors, roll-up doors, a large covered carport, with water and electric service. One wing is foam-insulated and, according to Alachua County, up to 1,700 sq ft could be converted into additional living space. The property also has an RV hook-up. Deed Restrictions are available. All of this is just 20 minutes from Gainesville, with easy access to charming downtown Alachua, High Springs, and nearby amenities in Newberry and Jonesville. Live where tranquility meets convenience—surrounded by pastoral landscapes, country roads, scenic barns, and classic windmills.

Property Details

Property Features
MLS ID:	MFRGC531570	Year Built:	1998
Appliances:	Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator	Architectural Style:	Contemporary
Construction Materials:	HardiPlank Type	Cooling:	Central Air
Country:	US	County Or Parish:	Alachua
Direction Faces:	West	Exterior Features:	French Doors, Private Mailbox
Fencing:	Fenced	Fireplace Features:	Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring:	Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl	Foundation Details:	Slab
Heating:	Heat Pump	Laundry Features:	Inside, Laundry Room
Levels:	Two	Listing Agreement:	Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Terms:	Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan	Occupant Type:	Owner
Other Structures:	Barn(s), Other, Workshop	Parking Features:	Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Ground Level, RV Access/Parking
Patio And Porch Features:	Front Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around	Possession:	Close Of Escrow
Property Condition:	Completed	Property Sub Type:	Single Family Residence
Property Type:	Residential	Road Responsibility:	Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type:	Asphalt	Roof:	Shingle
Sewer:	Septic Tank	Showing Requirements:	Supra Lock Box, ShowingTime
Special Listing Conditions:	None	Standard Status:	Active
State Or Province:	FL	Utilities:	Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
Vegetation:	Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped	Water Source:	Well

Rooms				Rooms
Primary Bedroom:		Primary Bathroom:
Living Room:		Dining Room:
Kitchen:		Foyer:
Bonus Room:		Bathroom 2:
Bedroom 2:		Bathroom 3:
Bedroom 4:

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