Description

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This magnificent 6 bedroom, 2 office, 7 bathroom w/in-law suite apartment custom-built by Mark Warring on a park-like estate is set on 5 pristine acres in the exclusive gated community of The Grove. With only 24 homesites, this elite neighborhood provides an unparalleled standard of luxury living, just minutes from Gainesville. Horses allowed one per acre!

Walk up the brick paver entry to a meticulous estate for both grand entertaining & comfortable family living. The main house has 5 spacious bedrooms w/walk-in closets & bathrooms, formal living & dining, chef's kitchen, 2 home offices, game room, theatre & huge upstairs 2nd game room/playroom. Beautiful arched windows abound. The home also includes an attached main level apartment w/1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, great room, laundry, dedicated garage, private entrance accessed through the pool area & wider entries for accessibility. The main-level primary suite is flooded w/natural light & features elegant crown molding, intricate ceiling details, a cozy gas fireplace, & custom-designed his & her walk-in closet. The spa-inspired bathroom is complete w/split vanities, a luxurious soaking tub, & private shower. A second spacious bedroom is also on the main level.

The 2nd floor offers 3 en-suite bedrooms, including one w/private balcony overlooking the front of the home featuring a great view of a majestic Live Oak. Two other bedrooms have beautiful window seats with delightful views of the property. All 5 bedrooms in the main home come with a dedicated bathroom & walk-in closet! The upper level also includes a spacious game area loft, storage rooms & a serene balcony off the bonus room overlooking the pool area.

At the heart of the home lies an oversized chef’s kitchen—a culinary masterpiece w/stunning granite countertops, custom cabinetry, high-end stainless-steel appliances, oversized island, 6 burner gas range, 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, 2 sinks, a large walk-in pantry, an eat-in dining area, & a built-in desk workstation. This kitchen is designed for culinary excellence and opens to the spacious family room with a soaring ceiling.

Additional luxury features include a private home office + another office not included in the bedroom count, a formal dining room, a dramatic foyer with soaring 20+ ft cathedral ceilings, a formal living room, and a two-story family room complete with entertaining bar & wine refrigerator, a fireplace & a cathedral ceiling that seamlessly connects to the lanai. Entertainment options abound, with a dedicated game room & a state-of-the-art media room equipped w/movie theater screen & A/V technology.

Beautiful wood floors grace the main living areas, adding warmth & sophistication throughout. Home also features central vacuum, tankless water heaters, & a two-sided (see-through) fireplace in the game room/pool area! The exquisitely landscaped grounds are highlighted by majestic Live Oak & chestnut trees and enhanced by premium Entropic lighting. The resort-style heated pool & spa, complete w/summer kitchen, provide the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining. The estate also includes a 3-car garage, an additional 2-car garage, & sprawling driveway ideal for activities such as pickleball, along w/plenty of green space & gas fire pit for outdoor enjoyment. Save money w/CLAY ELECTRIC! Located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, hospitals, nature parks & trails. Short drive to The World Equestrian Center. RVs allowed, not viewed from street.