1220 NW 23rd TerraceGainesville, FL 32605Sale Price: $625,000

Executive 4 (or 5) bedroom 3.5 bath residence in Raintree, just minutes from the University of Florida, shopping, restaurants and downtown Gainesville on a one half acre wooded lot. A covered entry foyer leads into the high-ceilinged living room with oak floors, track lighting and sliding glass doors. The formal dining room, with recessed can lighting, will accommodate a large gathering or an intimate dinner party and also has wood floors and vertical window blinds. The kitchen was redone in 2010 and has cabinets with pewter pulls, a custom tile back-splash and Corian counter tops. Double wall ovens, a side-by-side refrigerator-freezer, a gas cooktop and a walk-in pantry make meal preparation a pleasure. quick meals and informal dining can be enjoyed at the breakfast bar or in the adjacent breakfast area, overlooking the pool deck. The family room has a high ceiling, windows flanking the fireplace and a new wood built-in unit with cabinets, helves and a place for a large screen TV. The ground-floor bedroom, with a deep walk-in closet and adjacent bathroom, can be closed off with a pocket door to create a private suite for guests. Upstairs is the owner's suite with multiple closets, an in-suite bathroom and a study with built-in shelves and cabinets. Down the hall from the owner's suite are three more bedrooms and a divided bathroom with double sinks. All bedrooms have carpeting, paddle fans and ample closet space. There is half bath downstairs, a large laundry room and an over-sized garage, with a workshop, several storage closets and a pull-down ladder to the attic. The house has clerestory windows, natural wood baseboards and doors, a two-zoned heating and cooling system, two gas water heaters, a security alarm, an irrigation system and a new roof (2021). The screened swimming pool has a lap lane and a spa, with a covered area for dining, and overlooks the fenced yard.