5402 NW 97th StreetGainesville, FL 32653Sale Price: $800,000

If you're looking for a home with a view in Gainesville, then you have found this secluded Hammock home off of the picturesque Millhopper Road in NW Gainesville. Originally built by renown custom builder Loren Spies for the then-UF tennis coach in 1993, this second owner home was completely gutted upon the current owners' purchase in 2003. Extending well over 18 months of thorough renovations, this home had updates that have stood the test of time. With nearly 3100 SF under air, this home is situated on 1.7 acres with direct pond-frontage. The double door entry opens onto beautiful hardwood floors, which are found throughout all the living areas, hallways and bedrooms…and they are in perfect shape. The high ceilings accented with crown molding are also found throughout the home. The formal living room with its double French doors and side panel windows offer direct lanai and pond views. The kitchen features beautiful hand glazed Busby cabinetry. Its counters are topped with granite, while its center prep island is has a coordinating deep blue granite countertop. The center island has additional storage as does the adjacent built-in desk area with upper and lower cabinetry. Add'l features include a duel fuel Viking cooktop with propane gas burners and electric oven, a raised dishwasher, glass front cabinets, a spice niche above the cooktop, tile backsplash, two skylights, and cove lighting above the sink and refrigerator. The nook has easy access to additional shelving perfect for storing your collection of cookbooks. The family room has a wall of built-in Busby cabinetry that flanks the propane gas fireplace. If you prefer wood burning, no problem! Simply disconnect the propane gas and remove the gas logs. The surround sound components have been left for the new owners so your system will work the minute you move in. Opposite the family room and kitchen, just past the formal dining and living rooms is the en suite guest bedroom. This bathroom also has hallway access for use when entertaining with family and friends. The master suite is very large, and has not only lanai access but several windows overlooking the lanai, rear yard and pond. The 2 walk-in closets have floor to ceiling closet organizational system - all in excellent condition. The master bath has a soaking tub with a step-in shower to the left. To the right of the tub is a single sink vanity; and across from it is another single sink vanity with a make up area with lowered countertop. Off the family room is the guest wing with both guest suites, a hallway storage closet, and a full guest bathroom. The second guest room has a clever loft area accessed by its ladder - a perfect reading nook or hang out area. The covered lanai extends the width of the home. The summer kitchen is right outside the kitchen, convenient for grilling year-round. During the home's renovation the lanai was extended and the cathedral screen enclosure was added. Use the paver walkway to lead you to the side yard full of lemons, orange and grapefruit trees. Down a few steps you will find the full court tennis court. Add'l updates: 2016 HVACs replaced, full house generator, in-house vac system, plantation shutters, outdoor LED lighting for the walkways and drive, water softener system, current termite contract, a kitchen sink water filter system and a 2012 roof. Even the attic was updated with new shredded, double fireproof insulation during the renovation to keep your electric bills affordable.