One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This charming brick home, with its flare of country French architecture, is situated on nearly an acre of land on a corner lot in the prime location of The Meadows. Primarily built in the 70’s and 80’s, The Meadows is a treasure trove of classic designed homes, and this house is no exception. Located well off of NW 16th Avenue, the quietness of this neighborhood offers a private retreat in the center of Gainesville. Located less than 10 minutes from everything you want – UF, UF Health, shopping, restaurants, Publix and downtown Gainesville - running errands, going to work, or simply going out to dinner will feel like everything is right around the corner. As a testament to refined taste and quality craftsmanship, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath pool home is loaded with custom trim details that are noticeable from the minute you step inside. With 3,469 square feet of heated and cooled space, the majority of the living space is downstairs. The foyer offers direct views of the formal living room with its wood-burning fireplace, the rear outdoor area, and the pool beyond. To the right of the foyer is a large walk-in closet and a convenient half bath for visiting guests. Continuing down the hallway from the half bath is the family room that connects with the kitchen. Here you will notice the copious amount of natural light that filters in throughout the day. The updated kitchen has beautiful quartz countertops with a raised breakfast bar for casual seating and 42” maple wood cabinetry. With direct access to the utility room, this space can be used as an overflow pantry area. The laundry room has lower cabinetry and wire shelving for storage, a utility sink, a separate closet, and the washer and dryer, which convey with the home. On the opposite side of the kitchen from the family room is the formal dining room. This room connects into the formal living space, offering a fantastic flow for formal entertaining, casual get togethers, or daily family living. Back across the home, off the left side of the foyer, are the three guest rooms that share a large hallway bathroom. Up the flight of stairs is the primary suite. Spanning across the three dormers that overlook the front lawn and the rear patio, pool, and yard, the primary bedroom and its en suite bath offer a true retreat within your home. For outdoor living, enjoy Florida’s year-round weather on the spacious open-air lanai that spans the across the back of the house and surrounds the pool. Retain 20% more heat with the open-air pool that is surrounded by mature trees and landscaping with a completely fenced rear yard, offering the epitome of privacy. Additional features include a storage room over garage (15' x 17') with window unit, side screened enclosed porch, a 2020 roof, 2011 windows, a whole house generator, a radon mitigation system, an updated 2020 electrical panel, and plumbing repipe in 2009. Just over 6 miles to Gainesville Airport, less than 4 miles to UF Health and 1.5 miles to tennis, swimming and walking trails at Westside Park, location does not get any better. This estate home is a rare find and comes with many treasured memories!