Architectural Sophistication on 1.1Private In Town Acres~ Privately situated in the desirable Hermitage neighborhood, this architecturally distinctive residence on 1.1 beautifully landscaped acres offers a rare blend of scale, serenity, and convenience. Recently updated, this sophisticated property balances design forward style with everyday elegance. Enter through double doors to a sunlit interior featuring travertine floors, soaring ceilings, and floor to ceiling windows that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living. The expansive great room, anchored by a dramatic fireplace, flows effortlessly between multiple entertaining and living zones, including a custom bar area with backlit quartziteall overlooking the newly built (2025) resort style pool and private backyard. The great room opens to the chefs kitchen, as functional as it is beautiful, with dual prep stations, a waterfall edge countertop, induction cooktop, steam and convection ovens, and sleek custom cabinetry. The serene primary suite offers a spa like retreat with a soaking tub, large walk in shower, and custom closet. The private secondary wing includes two bedrooms, a shared bath, a flex/media room, and a separate gym. Recent enhancements include new flooring, impact rated windows and updated lighting that elevates both ambiance and energy efficiency. Outdoors, a screened in pool area is enhanced with water features and surrounded by a grill room with a summer kitchen, a full pool bath, multiple patios, fountains, a remarkable fire table, and a putting green. The park like backyard private oasis is nothing short of magical an illuminated garden path winds past an additional detached 1BR/1BA studio cottage with kitchenette, weaving through extensive landscaping, fruit trees, and a vibrant tapestry of flowering shrubs and greenery. ~ ~ Equipped with smart home integration and a state of the art security system, this home offers intuitive control of lighting, climate, sound, and surveillance. Additional highlights include a three car garage, spacious laundry room, and concrete block constructionall just minutes from The University of Florida, top medical centers, and Gainesvilles finest dining and shopping. (copy & paste link for video) https://gainesville360.com/2025/2261/