7631 NW 187TH TERRACE,
Alachua, FL 32615

Note: This property is not currently for sale or for rent on beycome. The description below may be from a previous listing.

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome home to Santa Fe Forest w/this custom-built & meticulously detailed home making this truly one of the areas finest properties, exuding timeless elegance w/Old Florida architectural style. Nestled on 10 acres, this 4 bed/3.5 bath property offers privacy & tranquility w/a man-made running river bed. Main house features 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths w/flex space & a delightful detached guest house adds to the allure of this estate. Gas coach lanterns on front porch welcome you home. Natural light floods w/open concept & Chicago brick accents adorning interior & exterior, adding character & charm. Great room boasts beamed accented cathedral ceilings w/celestial windows, imported cast iron fireplace & engineered hardwood throughout. Seamless transition to kitchen showcasing soapstone counters, large island w/seating & storage, Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer drawers & wine fridge, Big Chill retro appliances, 6-burner gas range, open shelving & large pantry w/ antique screen door. Floor-to-ceiling metal pane glass walls w/doors (inspired by German architect) provides integration of indoor & outdoor spaces while offering uninterrupted views of the picturesque surroundings. Conveniently located off the kitchen for endless entertainment options is a large patio w/freestanding brick wood fireplace, all overlooking the expansive yard & in-ground hot tub. Don’t forget the private outdoor shower! Vaulted ceilings continue to the sizeable dining room which still maintains a cozy feel w/brick gas fireplace & French doors opening to dry river bed and landscaped grounds, fountain and butterfly & hummingbird garden by A Beautiful Yard. Primary suite provides elegance w/private library, pass-thru fireplace & built-in shelving. Pocket doors provide separation for the oversized bedroom & bath boasting hand-laid tile flooring, marble countertop w/dual sinks, glass front cabinets, free-standing tub, spacious walk-in shower, plantation shutters & large walk-in closet with built-in ironing board. Upstairs are secondary bedrooms w/ample storage & flex space along w/full bath enhanced w/hand-painted walls, double sink, tiled shower w/glass enclosure & wall cabinet w/glass front. Laundry room is highlighted w/Dutch-door, fold out ironing board, wash tub, cabinets & under stairs storage. Mud room landing is perfect drop-zone w/built-in bench, hooks & storage. Cross the breezeway to guest-house with spacious studio & en-suite bath. Don’t forget to open the armoire for the ultimate kitchenette. French doors open to private porch area overlooking the grounds. For those with a green thumb, property features greenhouse, compost pile, a multitude of fruit trees (banana, Meyer lemon, tangerine, orange & avocado & more) & raised garden beds for enthusiasts to cultivate their own oasis. A chicken coop adds to the charm of this rural retreat, offering the opportunity for farm-fresh eggs & connection to the land. Wildlife abounds with turkeys, deer & even a bald eagle. The bat house naturally controls the mosquito population. 2 car garage w/additional parking pads & pebble walking pathways. Low maintenance grass w/drip irrigation to garden & flower beds. Property is fully fenced with private gate. Whole house generator, instant hot water heater & water softener. Save money w/ Clay Electric. Audio and Visual monitoring on property.