6
Bed
5
Bath
5313
Sq ft
1937
built
Association Fee:
$0
Price/Sq.Ft.:
$160/sq.ft
Date Listed:
11/07/2020
MLS #:
439402
WALK TO THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AND OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY!! This 6 bedroom 5 bath cypress log home, with study, guest house and swimming pool, is nestled on 2.4 lush acres, dotted with flowering shrubs and fruit trees and bordered by a small pond and a creek. It was the first house built in Florida Park and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Heart pine floors and beamed ceilings add to the historic charm, while an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances brings the house into the 21st Century. A huge great room with a massive stone fireplace is the center of the house, with ample space for a large dining table and display cabinets. The master suite and a second bedroom are on the ground floor, with two bedrooms and a bath on the second floor. A complete apartment, with a sitting room, bedroom, bath and kitchen is attached to the house and a study/sixth bedroom is off of the three car garage. An open patio provides a wonderful space for outdoor entertaining and it leads to a large screened pool with a spa and a flagstone deck. A sprinkler system, exterior lighting, security cameras and beautiful landscaping enhance the appeal of this historic residence. **BE SURE TO VIEW THE VIRTUAL TOUR.**