A rare find - a luxury gated neighborhood in Gainesville with custom built home on 3 private acres! Located off of Millhopper Road in picturesque Thornehill, this brick and stucco Barry Bullard one owner home is move in ready with a new roof in 2020. Stunning lot that includes wooded area for the utmost in privacy. Set back from the street with sweeping circle drive with paver inset section, this timeless design greets you with formal entry and 14 foot ceilings. The Great Room floorplan offers a 3 way split with 4 bedrooms, downstairs flex room or study and a large upstairs bonus room. Eight foot entry doors set the tone for the formal foyer that leads to a large Great Room with gas fireplace, built ins, surround sound, and french doors to the lanai that include wide glass side lights and transom windows to bring the outside in. Formal dining is off the foyer. Over-sized cook's kitchen with island features all wood cabinetry with granite tops, SS appliances including a gas cooktop. Breakfast bar bridges the glass enclosed breakfast area with wonderful views of the yard. Convenient planning desk area is just around the corner and adjacent to this is a large flex room with wood floors that can be a study, playroom, TV room or home gym. Owner's suite with wood floors is extended to include a sitting area and owner's bath has his and her vanities, jetted tub, shower and 2 walk in closets. Opposite end of the home features a split guest suite with wood floors and en-suite bath. Two other large guest rooms with a hall bath with double vanity are split at the other side of the kitchen. A half bath is close to the Great Room and has lanai access for future pool bath. Upstairs is a large bonus room that has been plumbed for a bath and is currently used for an office. The lanai area of the home is private, tranquil and amazing. Brick pavers grace the deck that includes a summer kitchen and terraces down to a lower paver courtyard, perfect for another sitting area that overlooks a stunning Granddaddy Oak, rolling yard and private wooded area beyond. A large laundry room with built in sink and extensive cabinetry and an oversized three car garage finish off this lovely estate.