2074 NW 11TH ROAD GAINESVILLE FL 32605 MLS #GC530285 | Gary Kusher | Florida Real Estate

Fantastic Mid-Century Modern creekside, pool home on over 3/4 of an acre in Florida Park. This 5 bedroom plus office, 3.5 bathroom home was built in 1957 with over 3,800 heated and cooled square feet. Architect designed, this home has many of its vintage features intact including Ocala block construction, wood beams, tongue and groove wood ceiling, terrazzo flooring, clerestory windows and wood paneling. Florida Park is located just 1 mile north of the University of Florida and with its’ tree canopy, rolling hills and meandering creeks is reminiscent of Miami’s Coconut Groove. Walk to nearby parks and trails including Alfred Ring and Westside Parks, nearby Publix, Fresh Market, Uppercrust Bakery, Dorns Wine and Cheese and NW Seafood Market. This amazing home starts with a lush tropical setting as you walk up to the front porch. From the tiled foyer straight ahead is the living room and dining area. This large space is open with a wood burning fireplace, beamed ceiling and gorgeous wood floors. Off the dining area are sliding glass doors that lead to a walled courtyard. Off the living room is a Florida Room with high ceilings, clerestory windows, skylights and another slider to the courtyard. Around the corner is a small office, two guest bedrooms and a Jack and Jill bathroom. To the left of the dining area is the updated kitchen with custom wood cabinets, Silestone counter tops, gas range, breakfast nook and a wood burning oven with mosaic columns. There are sliding glass doors that lead to the covered outdoor screened porch and walls of glass with views of the pool. The home has many updates including a new roof 2017, water heater 2025, updated electrical panel, updated windows and backup generator. Back at the foyer, 5 stairs lead to the upper leave with two guest bedrooms with wood floors, tongue and groove wood ceilings, wood beams and plantation shutters. They share a guest bathroom with vintage tile, large vanity and tub/shower. At the end of the hall is the Primary Bedroom with en suite bathroom. This large space has wood floors, tongue and groove beamed ceiling, plantation shutters and a beautifully preserved vintage tile bathroom. Back at the foyer, stairs lead to the large flex space. Perfect for an artist studio, family room or additional guest space. This area has terrazzo floors with a north star, built-in bookshelves and desk. There is a half bathroom and a laundry room with washer and dryer, laundry tub and folding area. A wall of sliding glass doors open to a brick patio with views of the garden and creek. The large screened pool was designed by Charlie Brown with his signature wrap around pool ledge. There is a paver deck and outdoor shower. The .77 of an acre has both sides of Hogtown Creek and includes a two car carport, 13 citrus trees, grooves of bamboo and is one of the most peaceful and quiet settings in Florida Park. The home is zoned for Parker Elementary, Westwood Middle and Gainesville High Schools. Voluntary HOA.