Spanish Revival Home in Gainesville’s Historic Golfview Neighborhood

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, third generation family compound for sale in the SW Gainesville’s neighborhood of Golfview. Built in 1935, this Spanish Revival home includes a main house with 3 bedrooms plus office, 3 bathrooms, a detached Carriage House with 2 car garage, workshop and upstairs 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. There are two additional vacant, open-builder lots. The second oldest neighborhood in Gainesville, Golfview is a uniquely situated between the University of Florida and the UF Golf course. Just one block from the UF Law School, three blocks to Lake Alice and a quarter mile to Westwood Publix Shopping Center and area shops and restaurants. From the circular drive, enter through the front door to the large, bright living room with vintage Spanish tile, fireplace and beamed ceilings. The entire interior of the home has recently been painted. Doors flank each side of the fireplace and lead to the Florida Room with cracked tile flooring. To the right of the front door is the formal dining room with period lighting and views of the garden. The dining room is open to the kitchen, a true chef’s delight. Added in 1996, the large space has wood cabinets, center island, Corian counter tops, two sinks, banks of windows and high ceilings with skylight and dormer window. Off the kitchen is the laundry area with pantry, washer and dryer and double ovens. Open to the kitchen is a family room with built-ins and a full bathroom. Just off the Family Room are stairs leading to the second floor. There are two guest bedrooms with built-in storage, new luxury vinyl plank flooring and a ton of natural light. The upstairs has a full bathroom for guests with vintage tile, storage and tub/shower. Off the generously sized landing is the door to the roof top terrace. A great spot to work on your tan or entertain friends on a cool Fall evening. Downstairs, just off the Family Room is the Primary Suite. This large space includes a separate office, large bedroom, walk-in closets, wood floors and an additional closet for storage. There is a private entrance to the side yard as well as the Florida Room. The primary bathroom has a corner tub/shower and a ton of additional storage space. Heading to the rear of the property there is the detached two car garage with workshop and extra storage. Upstairs, the private entrance opens to the living area and kitchenette. The kitchenette includes a sink, cooktop, microwave and refrigerator. There is a full bathroom with tub/shower and two guest bedrooms. The 412 sq. ft. space is perfect for an in-law, au-pair or as an income producing rental. To the east of the main house are two vacant lots. These could be developed into two separate homes, one larger home or continue to be a part of the estate’s garden and trails. The corner lot with all three parcels is .59 of an acre. No homeowners association. The Spanish tile roof is actually metal tiles. Main house roof is 6 or 7 years old. Zoned for Beatrice Parker Elementary, Westwood Middle and Gainesville High Schools. UF Health/Shands is just 1 mile away. Downtown Gainesville 2.5 miles. UF’s main campus is next door.

Details

Property ID
625673

5
Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

Square Footage
2412

Lot Size
.59

Year Built
1935

Style
Spanish Colonial

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