117 Oak LanePalatka, FL 32177Sale Price: $235,000

This is such a beautifully restored home, full of historic significance. Imagine the awe inspired when this stately home was built to oversee a 500 acre orange grove in 1852. Imagine the strength and courage it anchored as a strong hold during the civil war hosting the commander who sank the Columbine and serving as a central location for forces between Gainesville and Palatka, as well as a hospital to wounded soldiers. This Greek Revival is revived again to accomadate today's lifestyle. Crepe myrtles line the entrance to this exquisite home that's set on over two and a half acres of beautiful grounds including oaks, cedars, magnolias, dogwood, palms and more. From the welcoming porch you enter into a gracious living room with a wood burning fireplace. A home that is reminiscent of Joanna Gaines' style with both ship lap siding and beautiful wainscoting, hand hewn, repurposed, and applied creatively in unexpected areas such as the kitchen island that serves as a focal point in one of the most gorgeous rooms you will ever see in an older home. With a raised cypress ceiling, lots of natural light, solid hickory cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, including a natural gas range, two sinks, one of which is a long antique sink on legs, and room to hold a huge dining table this space will truly embrace and impress your family and guests. Insulated with R-30 in the ceiling and thermal barriers in the walls and floors this timber framed home stays comfortable in all seasons. Running the width of the entire house the upstairs master bedroom overlooks the long drive that approaches the home. Adjacent to the master is one of the two non-conforming bedrooms. Whether you decide you'd use this as a bedroom or a light filled study or workout room you will love this vantage point that overlooks the built in pool and property beyond. Zoned agriculture, with room for privacy, this very special property allows you to bring your horse and leave the rate race behind!