Imagine this: You leave the office and begin your peaceful 22-minute drive home—cruising along Millhopper Road and passing the serene beauty of San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park. As you arrive, you press a button to open your private electric gate and make your way down a winding driveway, thoughtfully designed for both privacy and stunning sunset views. Welcome to your new home, nestled on 6.2 cross-fenced acres—one of the most picturesque properties in the sought-after Alachua Highlands / Shaw Farms community. This amazing retreat features 4 bedrooms, 3 and 1/2 baths, a first floor primary bedroom, first floor guest bedroom with private bath, 2 bedrooms upstairs. There is a 3-car garage with shop area. New luxury vinyl plank and new carpet. Prepare your meals in a lovely Chef's kitchen that overlooks a family room and an incredible entertaining/pool area. You will see deer, wild turkeys and other wildlife due to this home's proximity to San Felasco Hammock. Horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, chickens are all allowed. The HOA is privately managed and very easy to work with. Roads are privately owned and maintained by the association. There is a pole barn with a tack room. New roof in 2022, newer exterior and interior paint. New wall oven. The heated pool is not a lap pool but does feature amazing rock formations, what looks like a lazy river and 3 water falls. The sounds of owls in the evening will help you relax as you enjoy the serenity of your huge lanai. Utilities are provided by the City of Alachua. Home has a well with a water treatment system, and septic.