If you are looking for a totally private 2.26 acre lot and a beautifully updated home just around the corner from N. Fla Hospital, I-75, UF, and everything that central Gainesville has to offer, look no further. Located in University Acres, a subdivision set back behind N Fla Hospital, this neighborhood offers large, private lots and a location that cannot be beat. Over 4000 sq. ft. of living space, this one of a kind home is loaded with personality and offers a formal living and dining room, large family room, sun room, fabulous new kitchen, study, and 5 bedrooms. The long drive in sets the tone for this CBS block and metal roof Mediterranean inspired home and the circular drive offers plenty of parking for your guests. Stained leaded glass entry door with sidelights open to a welcoming foyer highlighting wood floors which are featured in the entire downstairs. To the left of the foyer is a light filled formal living room which features crown molding, bay window and a convenient walk around bar area that can service both living room and family room. Just beyond the living room is the banquet size dining room also with bay window, beamed ceiling and french doors to a romantic courtyard with recirculating fountain perfect for outdoor dining. The large family room boasts a wood burning fireplace with side built-ins and opens to a magazine quality brand new kitchen which will wow the most discriminating cook. Offering bar seating for 12, this amazing kitchen has all wood cabinets with many custom features, quartzite counters, and SS appliances including a Kitchen Aide commercial style gas cooktop. A butler's pantry with sink and extensive cabinetry bridges the kitchen to the formal dining. New half bath is adjacent to this area. Antique like wood doors lead to the large pantry and laundry area. An added bonus off the family room is a picturesque Sun Room with additional seating and floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking the pool. Completing down stairs is a spacious study with adjacent hall full bath and a large owner's suite with additional study or exercise nook, two closets, and tastefully updated owners bath with new double vanity with granite tops and large walk in shower. Upstairs features 4 guest rooms, two that share a hall bath and two share a jack and jill bath. The backyard is a outdoor paradise with extensive screening which includes an oversized covered area, large salt pool with new heater, two deck bump outs for additional dining. Yard also includes a professional installed basketball court, impressive tree house and storage shed.