Spectacular Gainesville, Florida Private Estate on 10 Acres, offered at $1,295,000

Private Estate in Steeplechase Farms - offered at $1,295,000
Spectacular 10-acre private estate with city convenience in the gated enclave of Steeplechase Farms. This 6636 sq. ft.,6BR/6BA solid brick home boasts a quality of construction unparalleled in the Gainesville luxury home market. With a light contemporary flair, a fabulous floorplan & incredible views in every direction through the stunning Anderson windows & glass doors found throughout, this is a home designed for intimate family living, gracious formal entertaining, and abundant outdoor activities.
The ceilings soar to 16 feet in the vaulted living room, and the oversized dining room can graciously accommodate seating for 12 or more with generous space for two buffet servers. The open yet intimate family center opens to a true chef's kitchen with a spectacular 4 foot Viking dual fuel range with 6 burners, a dedicated grill/griddle, and an overhead warming shelf. The master retreat on the first floor includes a private study with custom cherry desk and built-ins. A separate guest/children's wing features 3 large bedrooms, each with their own bath, and a 25' by 14' bonus room on the first floor. There are two in-law suites in the home, one downstairs and one upstairs that adjoins to a massive second floor bonus room. The expansive lanai stretches 100 feet across the back of the home, where the star of the show is the salt-water swimming pool with a 75' tile-marked lap lane. There is plenty of room for outdoor activities and all the big toys, with a 56' by 28' 4-car side-entry garage attached to the home, and a detached 36' by 45' Morton Building. The home sits nestled on a very private ten acre lot that is studded with beautiful oak trees and hardwoods. There is an adjacent five-acre parcel directly to the north, that is a separate building lot, and is available for separate purchase.
Steeplechase Farms features more than two miles of private equestrian bridle paths/walking trails that surround the subdivision. Located off fabulous County Road 241 North, this community offers both the beauty of the country with the conveniences of city living. It's less than 5 minutes to two Publix shopping centers, 12 minutes to North Florida Regional Hospital/Oaks Mall, approximately 20 minutes to the University of Florida and 20 - 25 minutes to UF Health and the VA Hospital. Enjoy life to the fullest on this extraordinary estate, a truly rare opportunity!