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This iconic home sits on one fenced acre surrounded by 100 acres of
Conservation land, including a neighbor to the North who owns 1000 acres
of gorgeous countryside and another neighbor who owns 200 acres of
woods. Deer, wild turkeys and all manner of wildlife abound on the oldest
designated highway in Florida, the historical Old Bellamy Road. The
County treats the road like a National Park, keeping the litter picked up
and continual grading so it is smooth and pleasant to drive through the
overhanging tree canopy. Runners, walkers and bicyclists take advantage
of the 7 hills in 3 miles stretch of the most beautiful part of the road in Fl.

The house is famous for having belonged to the sheriff of our County for
decades. Because of this, it has been well-maintained over the years. The
original part of the house boasts 15 foot ceilings, hand-hewn wood walls,
wood floors, 2 massive fireplaces and large breezy rooms with large
windows and ceiling fans throughout. This is reputed to be the oldest
house in Alachua County but in extremely great condition for it’s age.
The 10 foot porch was rebuilt years ago from the original 8 foot front
porch. With rockers and a swing, the shady porch is the perfect place to
enjoy a morning cup of Joe, a good read or a dinner with friends at the
large round wooden table overlooking the ingrounad pool. The gingerbread
trim on the porch brings back the nostalgic dreams of centuries past.
Did I mention pool? We are talking about a 20 x 40 foot Olympic-feeling
lap pool, ten feet deep, refurbished and used extensively by the current
owners. There is even an in ground hot tub connected to the pool. A small
greenhouse/ storage building helps to keep the outdoor items under
control.

The house was added on to in 1915 and again in the 70s with a kitchen
and 3 bathrooms. It also has 3 bedrooms and a bonus room we call the
Sun room as it looks out of many windows onto the pool. Total square
footage is 2500. There is a TV room and a living room as well. The TV room
was remodeled in 2021 along with one of the bedrooms. The older part of
the house had already been restored. A new HVAC system was added 12
years ago as well as a new metal roof. The Kitchen was also remodeled in
2022 and opened up to the TV room.

New landscaping and a sweet kitchen garden was added in 2020. There is
a great chicken coop and chicken run that provide eggs for the household.
There is a small cracker barn that is partially on the one acre but is allowed
to be used. Giant azaleas and 150 year old Camellias surround the house
with a spectacular show when in bloom. They also provide privacy. A 50
year old massive Magnolia is a special feature of the yard. In addition, the
following food plants have been added: Blackberries, Mulberries,
Persimmon, kiwi vines, passion flower, Pecan, Fig, Lemon, Satsuma,
Asparagus Beds and more grace the landscape.

Only 2 miles from the town of Alachua in one of the hilliest parts of North
Central Florida, the property location gives easy access to Gainesville and
the University of Florida, the many crystal clear Springs in the area which
are connected to the Santa Fe and the Suwannee River systems. Only 20
minutes from Lake City to the North, close to I-75 (no noise) provides easy
access to both the South and the North Florida sites.

Nearby is The Retirement Home for Horses, the Hare Krishna Temple and
the Temple of the Universe famous for the weekly talks given by spiritual
teacher Michael Singer who wrote ‘The Untethered Soul’.