3883 SW 21st DriveGainesville, FL 32608Price: $458,000

Located just 1.5 miles from the University of Florida and less than 10 minutes from UF Health Shands Hospital, this move-in ready and beautifully designed, four-bedroom, two-bath home is located in Madera, Gainesville's premier green community. Set beneath a canopy of mature trees, the home welcomes you with a beautiful natural setting. A curved walkway winds through the property and leads to an oversized covered front porch, creating a warm and welcoming entrance. Step inside to the heart of the home featuring an open family room, dining room and kitchen, with plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen has beautiful white cabinetry, some with glass-front doors, Corian countertops, a wall oven and microwave, cooktop and large pantry. A large window over the kitchen sink brings in plenty of natural light and looks out over the backyard. The primary suite is spacious with French doors that open directly to the screened porch. The en suite bath includes a large walk-in shower, soaking tub, dual vanities, separate makeup vanity, private water closet and linen closet. Two spacious secondary bedrooms share the hall bathroom, while the fourth bedroom has a closet and can easily function as either a bedroom or study. The laundry room is exceptionally large with a generous storage closet, cabinetry above the washer and dryer, folding counter, hanging rod and additional room for storage. French doors from the main living area lead to a large screened porch overlooking the newly fenced backyard. The backyard has an automatic gate and a concrete parking pad with room for a boat or motorhome. The oversized two-car garage has a mini-split HVAC system and an epoxy-finished floor. Madera was designed around the idea that people and nature can coexist, offering a peaceful, sustainable lifestyle in the heart of Gainesville. The neighborhood is also less than a five-minute drive from Expressions Learning Arts Academy, one of the top-ranked public schools in Alachua County.