$328,850  SOLD     7909 NE 78th Place

There are so many superlatives for this amazing pool home & 5.3 acre property!  This VERY traditional 2 owner home was the builder’s personal home from 1976 to 1982 when the current owners purchased it.  It was built  2x6 cedar studs.  It is a solid, strong home.  Meticulous attention to authentic vintage detail is evident throughout with 10 inch high baseboards, beautiful wood floors, picture hanging rails, chair rails & functional transom windows.  The kitchen has tall cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances.  There are 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a Florida room, family room & formal living & dining rooms.  The family & living rooms both have fireplaces.  There’s a covered side porch, large screened pool area, muscadine grape arbor, koi pond, irrigation system, and a huge detached 4 car carport that doubles as a wonderful covered entertainment area.  There’s also a greenhouse/potting shed, and a workshop/storage building.  The property is fully fenced with an electric gate.  You are just minutes from downtown, the airport & the University of Florida plus it’s a good location for those commuting to Jacksonville or Ocala. This home and property represent North Central Florida at its finest, showcasing moss draped ancient heritage oaks & abundant wildlife.

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