Beautiful natural setting yet only minutes to the center of town. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home is located in NW Gainesville's Spring Forest. Surrounded by nature, the home backs to Blues Creek Preserve and is walking distance to Devil's Millhopper and San Felasco Hammock. A short drive down scenic Millhopper Road from nearby Hunter's Crossing Publix shopping and restaurants, to Spring Forest with meandering trails, creeks, ponds and wooded canopy. This home is situated on cul-de-sac and immediately takes you from the city to the country with true peace and quiet. From the brick path to the covered front door you enter the foyer with imported tile and solid wood door. The home has a split plan for privacy. To the right is the large Living Room measuring 23 x 15. This room spans the width of the home and is filled throughout the day with lots of natural light. There is updated bamboo flooring and sliding doors leading to the pool. To the right is the Primary Suite with large, walk-in closet, sliding glass doors lead to the pool and en-suite bathroom. The bathroom has a large wood vanity, linen closet and roman style tub/shower. To the left of the Living Room is the Kitchen with a ton of storage, breakfast nook, solid wood cabinets and updated stainless steel appliances. To the left of the kitchen is the separate dining room with beautiful bay window, bamboo floors and views of the neighboring pond. To the right of the dining room is the half bathroom perfect for entertaining guests and family. Off the half bathroom is the laundry room with washer and dryer, shelving for storage and laundry tub. At the end of the hall is the 2 car garage with attic storage and shelving. To the right of the kitchen is the large Family Room. It has a vaulted ceiling, bamboo floors, stone wood burning fireplace and sliding glass doors that lead to the covered porch off the pool. Down the hall are three guest bedrooms with lots of storage and views of the pool. The guest bathroom also has direct access to the pool via the covered porch to keep wet feet off your wood floors. The home has been well maintained with new roof in 2016, new gutters 2017, HVAC with heat pump 2021 and new water heater 2019. There is large covered screened porch with vaulted ceiling, bar with stools and it is open to the pool. The pool equipment has been recently updated and the screens replaced on the large enclosure. The deck is perfect for parties and get-togethers. The lot is 1.42 of an acre. There is a fenced section off the pool. The yard is full of flowering shrubs and native plants including camelias, azaleas, a lemon tree, sago palms and gardenias. The neighborhood's peaceful setting attracts wildlife including deer and turkey. Located just 7 miles to the University of Florida, 1.5 miles to Publix and numerous parks and trails. Low annual HOA of $500. 2 septic systems. City water.