Picturesque setting right out of Southern Living! Built in 2015, this stunning country estate is nestled on 16+ sprawling acres. With over 3,300SF of conditioned space this custom-built home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms PLUS study/office. Grand double-door entry adorned with wrought iron detail leads to thoughtfully designed three-way split floor plan. Spacious living areas include oversized great room, a gourmet kitchen with double islands, and a formal dining room, perfect for entertaining guests. Elegant and functional kitchen features multiple prep stations, abundant storage space, custom wood cabinetry and granite counters. Great room is open to kitchen and lined with a bank of windows offering an abundance of natural light. Enjoy cool fall evenings with floor to ceiling stacked-stone wood burning fireplace. You’ll find extensive wood trim details throughout the home to include wainscoting, crown moldings, cased openings, plantation shutters as well as coffered and tray ceilings. Hand-scraped wood flooring in all common living spaces as well as most bedrooms. Luxurious owner’s suite with ensuite bathroom includes stacked-stone feature wall, claw tub, separate dual vanity, oversized shower and grand walk-in closet with custom center island. Additional guest bedrooms are equally spacious and offer walk-in closets as well. Recent improvements include a new roof in 2021 as well as solar panels, providing SIGNIFICANT savings on utilities with Clay Electric (bill is only $37/month). Additionally, there is room with existing panels to accommodate additional service as needed. Take advantage of Florida’s year-round weather with expansive outdoor spaces, covered paver lanai and screen enclosed swimming pool with stone waterfall feature. With over 16 fully-fenced acres, this estate offers versatility and endless possibilities for onsite boat/RV parking with adding a detached garage/workshop/barn as deed restrictions allow for horses and live stock. This house is also equipped with a 22kW whole house generator for peace of mind during inclement weather events. Enjoy the tranquility of country living with the convenience of urban amenities. Just a 30 minute commute (approximately) to the University of Florida with shopping, restaurants and historic Main Street Alachua just minutes away.