Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Melrose
Listing Price: $950,000 (Mortgage Calculator →)
Description of Property
Welcome to your Lake Retreat on Melrose Bay, Lake Santa Fe! Designed by renowned architect Ron Haase, this iconic, Old-Florida style home was designed as his family’s personal lake retreat. Filled with natural light, the open-concept great room, kitchen, and dining area create a warm, airy space ideal for both relaxed living and effortless entertaining. The kitchen features elegant stone countertops, brushed chrome appliances, and a cozy breakfast bar—perfect for greeting the sunrise through the easterly windows! Dine indoors or step onto the elevated deck and screened lanai to enjoy lake breezes and gorgeous sunsets! Thoughtfully designed to embrace Florida’s natural beauty, the home showcases wide overhangs, cedar trim, new wood flooring throughout, metal accent siding, cedar-lined closets, and Pella windows throughout—blending craftsmanship with timeless style. Nestled in the heart of historic Melrose, Melrose Bay is a peaceful no-wake zone with direct access to Lake Santa Fe. The Lake is celebrated for its pristine water quality, excellent fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming! Enjoy the conveniences and activities of the eclectic Melrose community AND the serenity of this home and property. it is an easy walk, bike ride or golf cart trip from the property to Melrose for dining, art galleries, and supplies. Melrose is just 30 minutes from Gainesville, 20 minutes to Gainesville Regional Airport, and 90 minutes to Jacksonville. Experience the perfect harmony of architectural elegance, lakeside tranquility, and classic Florida charm in this one-of-a-kind waterfront home!
Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: Melrose
County: Alachua
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Half Baths: 1
Sq. Ft. Gross: 2,667
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 2,556
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $372
Year built: 1993
Annual Tax: $10,497
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Suncoasteam agent for more details.
Appliances: Washer
Accessibility Features: Accessible Washer/Dryer
Window Features: Blinds
Additional Rooms: Storage Rooms
Flooring: Hardwood
Green Features
Green Energy Features: Windows
Green Landscaping: Rain Water Harvesting
Schools
Elementary School: Chester Shell Elementary School-AL
Middle/Junior High School: Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
High School: Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Not specified
Pool Features: Screen Enclosure
Spa Features: In Ground
Water Front: Yes
Water Frontage: Lake Front
Water Access: Yes
Water Access Type: Lake
Exterior & Construction
Architectural Style: Other
Construction: Wood Siding
Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Other
Floors in Unit: Two
Cooling: Central Air
Heating & Fuel: Other
Patio & Porch Features: Screened
Other Structures: Storage
View: Water
Fencing: Chain Link
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscaped
Lot Size (acres): 0.45
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 19,602 square feet
Front Exposure: South
Legal Description & Other Information
Financing Available: Conventional
Parcel Number: 18768001000
Zoning: RE-1
Tax Legal Desc.: THE WEST 100 FT OF LOT BND N BY SANTA FELAKE S BY DEVONIA ST E BY ORR ST W BY FRONT ST OR 629/120 LESS OR 795/111OR 1849/2525
Section: 13
Range: 22
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