Description:

Meticulously restored and maintained, historically designated 1946 Craftsman style bungalow in SE Historic Bed & Breakfast District. This 1430 sq. ft, 3/2 house was completely gutted and rebuilt in the historically correct fashion. We have a detailed picture portfolio documenting the renovations. It is in move in condition and completely furnished. This home is configured with a fully self sufficient master suite which could used by parents coming up to football games while the students have the rest of the house.
• Go to my website: http://slightlynorthofworth.com/realestatepicks.html
• Corner lot under magnificent oak trees, one block from Hawthorne Rail Trail, walk or bike to UF/Shands Medical Center, the Swamp and UF sports and cultural events.
• Walk to hip and trendy downtown restaurants, Dragonfly, Starbucks, the Hippodrome; you never need to use your car.
• All new includes: the HVAC, electrical/wiring, plumbing from the street in, hand plastered walls including new insulation, roofing, flooring, energy efficient stainless appliances including washer/dryer.
• Three bedrooms/two baths, two sunrooms, oak/slate floors, dual unit AC/heat pump, dual zoned security system with motion sensors/smoke detectors, washer/dryer.
• The bathrooms have slate tile floors/tub/shower walls, beadboard, Restoration Hardware paints, custom woodworking.
• The master suite includes its own wet/morning bar with new stainless appliances and sink, bath with washer/dryer connect and a large private sunroom with french doors leading onto the courtyard patio.
• The original brick fireplace and mantle were restored in living room.
• The kitchen has all new energy efficient stainless appliances, custom cabinets/window seat, slate floors/counter tops/back splashes, a sunroom (with original/restored Gainesville brick tile floor) off the kitchen leads onto the patio through french doors and has an excellent flow pattern conducive to entertaining.
• Ceiling fans in every room, 12" baseboards, crown moldings, custom shelving and moldings around both interior and exterior windows. Restoration Hardware/Ralph Lauren paint colors, beautiful mahogany front door.
• All rooms are wired for cable, phone, internet.
• New metal roof.
• Professionally designed xeriscape landscaping with drought tolerant plants and dramatic landscape up lighting.
• The yard is completely fenced and gated with a shadow box/picket fence.
• Gainesville Sun article, May 12, 2007, says that 7th Street is the “up and coming” area where young urbanites are moving in to restore the homes (article furnished upon request).
• Check out the Palm Beach Post article regarding the high number of parents investing in Gainesville homes for their children while they attend UF Not only is this a wise investment but they have a place to stay for game weekends. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/goodlife/content/home_garden/epaper/2007/10/13/a4h_gator_main_1013.html
• Click on the link below to read how college communities have more stable real estate markets and will continue to hold up in this environment. See how it is a smart investment to buy a home and even pay your son or daughter to manage it; a strategy that can provide tax benefits not to mention profits when the home is sold.
http://www.blog.newsweek.com/blogs/tipsheet/archive/2008/02/09/move-back-to-college.aspx

• Click on the link below to see how the Baby Boomers are attracted to Gainesville’s attributes including the cultural events and two colleges, climate, reasonable living costs and excellent health care.
http://www.gainesvillesun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008804010320

• For more information go to:
craigslist gainesville, virtualfsbo.com #15062, listnlook.com #FL-ALA-102, homesonsale.co.uk #56141, kijijigainesville or oodle.com.
• For Sale By Owner. Only serious, qualified inquiries.

• For more information check out my website at: http://slightlynorthofworth.blogspot.com/

• Market Analysis Comparisons Of Most Recent Sales Within Two BlocksAddress Sold At $$ Close Date Bed/Bath Sq Ft Yr Built
411 7th St $257,000 11/29/07 3/2 NA 1940
(Needs work)
717 4th Ave $187,000 07/27/07 2/1 NA 1941
(Renovation required)
507 8th St $98,900 02/09/07 2/1 864 1930
(Tear Down/Total rebuild)
627 2nd Pl $206,000 09/20/06 2/2 1246 1932
(Work required)
615 2nd Pl $273,000 09/11/06 3/1 NA 1928
(Extensive renovation required)
16 8th St $245,000 07/14/06 4/2 NA 1913


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