Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to this versatile recently renovated home with 3 bedrooms, each with its own updated bathroom, nestled on a nearly one-acre corner lot in the University Country Estates community. This move-in ready home offers 1,488 square feet of comfortable living space with privacy, nature, and convenience all in one package. Step inside to find a bright open layout with the spacious kitchen flowing into the dining room, living room and study/playroom. From the front and back screened-in porches, you can play cards, the family can romp around, or you can watch the squirrels and birds in the trees. Find tranquility and solitude, but close enough for a quick commute to Gainesville, UF, Shands, and the largest shopping center in Florida (Butler Plaza). The home is serviced by central heat and air with a recently maintained HVAC system. Laundry hookups are in place for your washer and dryer. The renovated kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, dishwasher, range, and range hood. Outside, the property truly shines with a newly installed 5-foot fence off the back porch which provides safe playing for the family and pets. The forested portion of the property has been thoughtfully cleared of underbrush, giving you a clean, park-like setting that’s ready to enjoy. Steps away is the Gainesville-Archer bike/running path. With a private well, septic system, and no HOA fees, your monthly costs stay low. This property offers the best of rural Florida living without sacrificing convenience. Don’t miss this rare opportunity and schedule your showing today!