2255 NW 5th Pl., Gainesville, FL 32603

Set in a lovely residential neighborhood but walking distance to The Swamp and UF campus is this stunning mid century traditional, beautifully updated and move in ready. This 1954 brick beauty has 3 large bedrooms, 2 updated baths, new kitchen, a great room and huge spectacular sun room, all the perfect venue for entertaining. Located at the end of the street in the cul-d-sac, this half acre fully fenced property has plenty of parking with an extra space in front of the two car garage. Architect designed, this home features amazing original cracked tile floors throughout the whole house, no carpet and the Sun Room features charming brick floors. This home boasts a modern open floor plan - enter the foyer and step forward into the magazine inspired great room with brick fireplace, updated recessed lighting, and built in speakers. The open plan features a large dining area adjacent to the great room with built-in expansive buffet bar and plenty of custom cabinet storage. Open to the dining area is the large newer kitchen with quartzite counters, stainless appliances, wood cabinets, a convenient island with a custom wood counter, and a large walk in pantry currently used as wine storage. Off the great room thru double french doors is a huge sun room with cathedral tongue and groove pine ceiling surrounded by windows with views of the lush yard in every direction. Off the sun room are french doors to the screen lanai. Two guest bedrooms plus the owner's suite off the main hall have great closet and storage areas; the hall bath has a new modern vanity but retains the charm of the 50's. The owner's suite is the size of two rooms with a large sitting or office area, distinctive architectural features, built in speaks and an updated bath with new double vanity, tile floors, and large walk in closet. And one of the best features for an vintage home is a large indoor laundry with built ins off the bedroom wing. An 18kw house generator is another updated feature along with newer windows, 2014 roof and HVAC. The large park like fenced yard is beautifully landscaped with majestic trees and an abundance of grass area. Have the best of both worlds with this charming vintage mid century home that has a modern updated floorplan - so livable and distinctive and walking distance to UF!