Amazing waterfront log home on 1.16 acres! Located on beautiful Gillis Pond in the community of Indian Lakes in Hawthorne. This is the serene retreat that you've been dreaming of. Gillis Pond is spring fed and approximately 43 acres of clear water with no public boat ramp or access. Residents enjoy boating, fishing, pontoons, canoeing and kayaks. Homes on Gillis Pond rarely come available, this is your opportunity. This property features 335 feet of residential lake front living to enjoy. Watch sunsets or fish from the dock. This 2 story log home with metal roof is 2,130 living sq ft of character. You will be welcomed through the double front doors into the warm embrace of the main level. Total of 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with the primary suite on the main. Spiral staircase leads upstairs to 2 guest rooms, full guest bath and storage. The main living space offers 21 ft ceilings with skylights and natural oak wood floors. There is custom wood interiors throughout the home with a double sided gas fireplace opens into the living space as well as the primary suite. The chef's kitchen has custom cabinetry, pull out spice racks, silestone counters and a gas range. Grow fresh herbs on the windowsill over the kitchen sink. There is a side entrance into a convenient mudroom / laundry room with extra storage and a half bath. An enclosed Florida room runs across the back of the house to enjoy the breathtaking views. There is also a garden area and back patio to BBQ. The home has a matching detached workshop with carport as well as two other separate carport structures for all of your vehicles and boats. Updates include a whole house Generac Generator, propane tank to run the generator, range, fireplace and the brand new gas tankless water heater, the pump tank replaced for the well and new HVAC in 2023. Convenient location to either Gainesville or Ocala. This is a truly one of a kind property to start enjoying the peace and quiet while making memories of a lifetime!