$989,000 3544 SW 111th DRIVE, Gainesville, FL 32608

A brick paved courtyard welcomes you into this beautifully designed and elegantly finished 5 bedroom 3 1/2 bath house. The timeless Tuscan architecture that prioritizes open living space with Florida's outdoor lifestyle is filled with upgrades. Upon entering the home you will be greeted with an immediate view of the stunning two story bay windows. The gathering room ceiling is open to the second floor and catwalk allowing two stories of sunlight to spill in from the windows. To the left of the foyer is a light and bright office with a 12 foot ceiling and to the right of the foyer is a dining room that opens to the main living space. The gathering room creates the heart of the home and is completed by the gourmet kitchen and nook. The kitchen has a center island with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances including a 5 burner gas cooktop, a stainless steel sink, under counter lighting, a walk-in pantry and a wine refrigerator. The primary ensuite has a large closet with wood shelving and a well appointed bath with separate sinks, a walk-in shower, a soaking tub and a private water closet. Finishing out the first floor is a powder room and a laundry room that has a mudroom drop station. The staircase is finished with beautiful wrought iron railing that extends around the second floor that opens to the first floor. At the top of the stairs there is a secluded reading nook or seating area that is complemented by a beautiful chandelier and 7 elongated windows that allow natural sunlight to illuminate the area. In addition, there is a very large multi-purpose flex space and four spacious secondary bedrooms. 2 of the bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath while the other 2 bedrooms share a hall bath. There is a large fenced backyard with room for a pool and a large screened lanai/patio with brick pavers and a summer kitchen that offers a 4 burner gas cooktop, a grill, a sink, a ceiling fan and a refrigerator hookup. Other features include an extra large ceiling fan that is located between the first and second floor, plantation shutters, crown molding, triple-zoned dual HVACs, 10+ hardwired CAT 6 ethernet ports and security cameras/sensors inside and out, gutters, an irrigation system, outside lighting, and a large brick paved driveway with a two car garage.