Welcome to your dream home! Situated on a three quarter acre lot in a cul-de-sac with just under 5000 square feet is a custom built stunning showplace in coveted Raintree neighborhood. It's so close to the University of Florida and Shands, you can ride your bike! The grand entryway with its double tray soaring ceiling leads to your formal living room with a wall of glass overlooking the Summer Kitchen on the Lanai with its own fireplace. From the foyer, head to the right towards the private office with glass French doors and built ins, and enter the main suite. Featuring a huge custom closet and en-suite bath with a jetted tub, walk in shower, plus two vanities with ample storage plus a private entrance to the lanai the main suite is an oasis to relax in. Turning left at the entry leads you to the big dining room just off the gourmet cook's kitchen which includes a 5 burner gas cooktop, a coffee station, double oven with convection and microwave, drawers and cabinets galore, seating for 6 at the counter plus a double bar area one with a sink, ice machine, and lower cabinetry, the 2nd with upper and lower cabinets and wine rack plus a mirrored finish on the wall. Add a huge pantry, a breakfast nook, plus so many built ins and shelves leading to the oversized garage with its own locking storage area and you will have plenty of room for all your stuff! The laundry room has a sink, storage and a folding area. Completing this side of the home is a loft bedroom (or in-law suite, or playroom) with its own full bath. Go back through the kitchen and enter the hall with three more large bedrooms, two with a Jack and Jill bathroom and one with an en-suite, all with walk-in closets. Off these bedrooms are another wall of shelves plus a desk area, perfect for homework. There are 4 separate bedroom areas with the last one which also has an en-suite bath, walk in closet and a private entrance which is around the corner from the kitchen. The kitchen is open to the extraordinary family room with its built ins, shelving and beautiful stone (which matches the exterior stone) accented fireplace. The living areas all boast natural light from the transom windows and crown molding plus tray ceilings with custom lighting. Check out the glittery glass formal shelving off the dining room for your treasures! Plenty of other nooks and crannies abound for pictures, mementos. There's a half bath conveniently located off the lanai for the pool. Did you see the big, sparkling pool with a hot tub? How about the firepit? This back yard is meant for fun with family and friends. It even has a grassy area for a pup to play and plenty more room for a sandbox! With 6 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths, you will enjoy this forever home for years to come. Now let's talk a bit about Raintree. With 78 homes and no through streets connecting to other neighborhoods, it is a peaceful area with great neighbors. The HOA hosts Holiday Caroling and a party in the Winter for all ages. Come Spring, Easter Eggs dot a few yards and all the children and even Grandchildren attend. For Fall, a chili cook off and pizza party with hayrides and a costume contest bring smiles to all. As you enter, note the lovely landscaped entrance courtesy of the HOA and our great landscaping crew. Schedule your viewing today! Schedule a Private Showing

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