2877 SW 85th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32608

Stunningly beautiful and impeccably maintained European style one acre estate in Haile Plantation, built and still owned by one of Gainesville's premier builders. Custom floor plan incorporates amazing ceiling details, superior workmanship, Fine Art designer chandeliers, and a floor plan that will wow the most discriminating buyer. This very private home features stone accents on the exterior and upon approaching you immediately recognize the unique design behind the sweeping circle driveway. The inviting front porch is flanked on each side by two-2 CG for a total for 4 garage spaces. The impressive round foyer with wide wood flooring features a castle stone wall and soaring peaked beamed ceiling. Directly behind the foyer is a grand Great Room featuring vaulted beam ceilings, a castle stone wall with built-ins, gas FP, and a walk around wet bar area complete with granite counters, under counter frig and custom display cabinets. Retractable sliders from the Great Room to the Lanai allow for ease of indoor/outdoor living. To the left of the foyer is a charming newly re-designed 100 bottle wine cellar with brand new climate control system. Across the hall a fabulous large Theatre with built in screen, projector, wet bar area, and comes complete with theater seating. Adjacent to this area is a convenient half bath. To the right of the foyer is a large executive Library with wood paneled walls, coffered ceiling and built-ins. The banquet size formal Dining Room features wood floors, a unique coffered ceiling and plenty of wall space for your prized art. The country french kitchen features commercial gas range with pot filler, full size frig/full size freezer, island with prep sink, wood cabinets with wood range surround and an adjacent large Breakfast Room. French doors open from the Breakfast Room to a romantic private garden with pavers, a perfect spot for your herb garden. The Owner's Suite is on the theater side of the house and features double tray ceiling, sitting area, huge walk-in closet, a large secondary closet, and a spa style bath with walk in shower. A guest room with en-suite bath is on the library side of the house. Off the lanai is a one bedroom, one bath Casita with private entrance that is perfect for visitors. The huge lanai area features a separate covered pavilion complete with summer kitchen, dining and seating space, and salt pool with raised spa and waterfall feature. A large separate fenced dog yard is off one of the garages, a second planning/study area, a large laundry and a whole house generator completes the picture on this wonderful offering. Two new 50-gallon hot water heaters just installed. Don't miss out on this fabulous custom home that can not be re-produced at this price.