Looking for a carefree lifestyle in the peaceful Melrose area? This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath concrete block home sits on 2 mostly cleared acres with major improvements already completed. Updates include a new HVAC system, new roof on the home (2023), new roof on the detached two-story Tudor-style garage, new appliances, well pump, water heater, porcelain tile and flooring, plumbing fixtures, and new electrical wiring throughout the detached garage. The septic was pumped and inspected in late 2023. Enjoy the large concrete patio, perfect for entertaining. The detached garage offers endless possibilities as a workshop, home office, guest space, or she shed, while the attached garage could be converted into a 3rd bedroom. A private driveway, seasonal Lake, and peaceful setting complete the property. Conveniently located about 20 miles from Gainesville and 25 miles from Palatka, with shops, restaurants, and everyday conveniences nearby.