2219 NW 17TH AVE Gainesville, FL 32605

Beautiful 4/2 pool home in Forest Ridge. This amazing home is centrally located in NW Gainesville with an easy commute to UF, grocery stores, all three hospitals and so much more. The home is nestled beneath a magnificent live oak whose sweeping canopy sets it apart from the moment you arrive. Upon entering the home you will find beautiful wood floors running through much of the living areas. There is a front facing living room with large windows for natural light and a great view of the front yard. The family room features a wood burning fireplace and has a large opening which spans into the dining room. The kitchen is adorned with stainless appliances accented with gorgeous granite countertops. The laundry room beyond the kitchen is generously sized and can also serve as a huge pantry area if desired. The bedroom wing of the house features 3 nicely sized guest rooms. The guest bathroom is strategically placed near the family room to serve visiting guests as well as the 3 guest bedrooms. The primary bedroom is at the end of the hall and features a generous layout with an additional entry area that could be used as a sitting area. Large wall-to-wall closets provide ample storage space for your belongings, along with a smaller closet near the entry. The en-suite bathroom features a double vanity, large jetted soaker tub and glassed in shower. A sliding glass door leads directly to the screened pool lanai. The pool has a huge pool deck which would be perfect for entertaining and grill outs. The in-ground pool has an attached spa and is heated with a natural gas heater, allowing enjoyment of the pool and spa year-round. The yard in the back has additional space for pets to run and some mature fruit trees, including orange, grapefruit and lemon trees. The home has a 2 car garage with decorative mid-century vented block on the end. Truly a gem of a home in a quiet, established residential neighborhood served by good local schools. Just a few blocks away is Alfred A. Ring Nature Park, perfect for nature walks and outdoor recreation. Additional conveniences nearby include Thornebrook Village, Gainesville Playhouse and many shopping plazas and restaurants, with Gainesville Regional Airport only a 15-minute drive away. Come and take a tour before it's gone!