7827 SW 43rd Dr., Gainesville, FL 32608

You''ll love coming home to this beautiful 6BR/5BA plus study, two story estate located on over 2 acres in a gated, storybook neighborhood of ten homes overlooking Paynes Prairie ( a 20,000 acre nature preserve) and within 10 minutes of UF and Shands. The terrific floor plan includes a large master bedroom w/sitting area adjacent to a study that opens to a private courtyard. The secondary downstairs bedroom also opens to a private courtyard. The spacious, light-filled downstairs features a 2 story entry atrium, a kitchen with center island, walk-in pantry and stainless steel appliances that opens to the butler''s pantry, the formal dining room, breakfast room and 2 story living and family rooms. Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms designed with a 2 way split plan separated by a promenade giving a great Prairie view, complemented both by a sitting area and huge multi-purpose bonus room with private stair access. Outside, a breezy, brick-paved wrap-a-round porch overlooks a large, refreshing lap pool with jacuzzi, providing a wonderful gathering place for family and friends. Hardwood floors, mudroom with cubbies, generous built-in storage cabinets and shelving, three plus car garage. Roof in 2019.