1800 NW 24th StreetGainesville, FL 32605Sale Price: $649,000

Gracious, traditional split-level residence on heavily wooded, beautifully landscaped lot. A circular driveway and a deep front yard add to the majestic approach to the house. Brick steps lead to a diamond-paned front door with side lights. The entry foyer has a wood floor and white paneled walls, with crown molding and two coat closets. One step down is a spacious living room, with recessed lighting and plantation shutters and a formal dining room, with a wood floor. The family room can accommodate large or intimate gatherings around a large stone, wood-burning fireplace. Beyond the family room is a large Florida room, with wood floors, a beamed ceiling, built-in benches with drawers, two walls of windows and French doors that open onto a patio. The kitchen has wood cabinets, black granite counter tops and double stainless steel sinks with a gooseneck faucet. Upscale appliances include a Bosch Stainless steel dish washer, a Whirlpool stainless steel side by side refrigerator, with a water and ice dispenser, and a new stainless steel hood and range, with six gas burners. An adjacent area has a wall of pantry closets, two more storage closets and a half bath that opens onto the tiled patio. A short series of stairs takes you up to three bedrooms. The large master suite has wood floors, recessed can lighting, a walk-in closet, a large vanity with double sinks and a marble top and a walk-in shower. The other two bedrooms share the hall bath and have wood floors, closets with built-in shelving, paddle fans and window blinds. Downstairs is the fourth bedroom with a full private bathroom, with pedestal sink and tub, a built-in desk with shelves and a Murphy bed. There is also a half bath on this level, adjacent to the laundry room, which has a sink, cabinets and a large washer and gas dryer. The two car garage, with an automatic door opener and storage closets, can be entered from this level. Lush landscaping surrounds the inground pool. There are many flowering shrubs and a thick stand of bamboo in the recently fenced back yard. The house has a security alarm system, an irrigation system, exterior lights, a storage shed in the backyard and many custom features that add to its charm. It is located on a winding, hilly street, just minutes from the University of Florida, the Medical Center and downtown Gainesville.