8609 SW 40th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608

Swipe right on this Southern living inspired home that has endless curb appeal and interior charm throughout. Located in Stratford Ridge, this spectacular 2-story home is situated on a deep .71 acre perimeter lot, backing to a 100 ft tree-filled common area. This custom Clayton & Bzock built home has 4000 SF home with 4 bedrooms, plus a separate office, a downstairs flex room, an upstairs bonus room and 3.5 baths. The red-brick front steps and wide front porch welcome your guests to this fabulous home. To the left of the foyer is a front living space/flex area, and to the right is the formal dining room. The spacious family room connects to the kitchen and nook; and features a gas fireplace with flanking built-ins. One of the lower cabinets houses the new, high-end surround sound components. This two-story space has new(er) solar powered (with battery back-up) powered blinds on the 3 upper story windows. The family room, nook and kitchen all have sweeping views of the lanai, pool and backyard. Between the nook and the dining room is the kitchen; complete with wood cabinets, a center prep island with end cap shelving and beverage cooler, all new(er) appliances including gas range, a wall oven with convection microwave above, a custom oven hood, and double stack display cabinetry with glass inserts. Between the kitchen and the laundry room is a wall unit with upper and lower cabinetry – use as a daily work station, upscale coffee bar or as a buffet for large gatherings. If you’re looking for a downstairs flex room, this home has one right off the kitchen and breakfast nook. Complete with a tongue-n-groove ceiling, there are three sets of windows and a set of French doors that open directly onto the lanai. Opposite the kitchen wing of the home is the separate office. Across from it is the half bath and the master suite with its private views of the pool and lanai area. Its en suite bath includes two walk-in closets. Upstairs are the guest rooms, one en suite, and a hallway bath for the two remaining guest rooms. The upstairs bonus room is the perfect flex room - make it your media room, home gym, or large playroom. The lanai and pool area of this home will have you longing for summer. The covered lanai area has the same red brick as the exterior stairway and front porch. Access this area via the master suite, half bath, the set of two family room French doors, or the downstairs flex room. The free-form chlorinated heated pool has a spill-over feature and a 2021 pool pump. Updates include all new interior paint, a new gas line for the range, garage shelving units/organizers, perimeter security cameras, a whole house de-humidifier, and a 2018 roof. What’s the best part? The $33,000 solar panel system – completely paid for, with NO future payment required by the Buyer - providing on average $300 - $400/month savings with GRU. Stratford Ridge also has reclaimed water for irrigation. Located in north Haile, Stratford Ridge is within a quick walk, golf cart ride, or short drive to the Haile Market Square where you will find restaurants and Publix, and a variety of other stores, making this location super convenient for running errands. Haile is a golf cart community, with the majority of its roads golf-cart friendly. In addition, Haile offers over 13 miles of paved walking paths and the Haile Village Center where you can enjoy the live-work-play lifestyle with more restaurants, a spa, boutique shopping, and our local coffee spot, Patticakes.