Welcome to your Lake Retreat on Melrose Bay, Lake Santa Fe! Designed by renowned architect Ron Haase, this iconic, Old-Florida style home was designed as his family’s personal lake retreat. Filled with natural light, the open-concept great room, kitchen, and dining area create a warm, airy space ideal for both relaxed living and effortless entertaining. The kitchen features elegant stone countertops, brushed chrome appliances, and a cozy breakfast bar—perfect for greeting the sunrise through the easterly windows! Dine indoors or step onto the elevated deck and screened lanai to enjoy lake breezes and gorgeous sunsets! Thoughtfully designed to embrace Florida’s natural beauty, the home showcases wide overhangs, cedar trim, new wood flooring throughout, metal accent siding, cedar-lined closets, and Pella windows throughout—blending craftsmanship with timeless style. Nestled in the heart of historic Melrose, Melrose Bay is a peaceful no-wake zone with direct access to Lake Santa Fe. The Lake is celebrated for its pristine water quality, excellent fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming! Enjoy the conveniences and activities of the eclectic Melrose community AND the serenity of this home and property. it is an easy walk, bike ride or golf cart trip from the property to Melrose for dining, art galleries, and supplies. Melrose is just 30 minutes from Gainesville, 20 minutes to Gainesville Regional Airport, and 90 minutes to Jacksonville. Experience the perfect harmony of architectural elegance, lakeside tranquility, and classic Florida charm in this one-of-a-kind waterfront home!
Property Details
- Interior
- Ceiling Fans(s), Other, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Other
- Cooling Features
- Central Air
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2.5
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- View
- Water
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Landscaped
- Lot Description
- Corner Lot, Landscaped
- Pool Description
- Screen Enclosure
- Pool Features
- Screen Enclosure
- Exterior Materials
- Rain Gutters
- Acres
- 0.45
- Square Feet
- 2667.0
- Parking Features
- Covered, Garage Door Opener, Other
- Parking
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Parking Type
- Garage
- Parking Garage Spaces
- 2.0
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Year Built
- 1993
- Foundation
- Crawlspace, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof
- Metal
- Sewer Information
- Septic Tank
- Utility Source
- Public
- Utility Features
- Cable Available
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Subdivision
- NOT IN SUBDIVISION
- Community Features
- Street Lights
- Elementary School
- Chester Shell Elementary School-AL
- Middle School
- Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
- High School
- Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
- County
- Alachua
- Region
- MELROSE
- Zoning
- RE-1
- Original List Price
- $950,000
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 136
- Taxes Annual
- $10,497
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- MLS #
- GC539093
Location
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Listed by Lynn Hughes (#MFR259505750)
Listing Office: REMAX SELECT PARTNERS (#MFR273503960)
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Buyer's Agent: Lynn Hughes (#MFR259505750)
Buyer's Office: RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS (#MFR259500046)
