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Sold. Five acres in Florida with a pool! Historic Stephens House, Circa 1900. $459,000

September 10, 2021

I like the long drive up to the house. Definitely a private setting! The Historic Stephens Home was built in 1900. It is located on five acres in Alachua, Florida. The home features a large covered porch, original hardwood floors, wainscoting, wide baseboards, french doors and transom windows. The house has updated plumbing and electric. There is a large in-ground pool and a detached barn. This home has been a successful airbnb. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,857 square feet. $459,000

Contact David Pais with Pais Realty

From the Zillow listing:

 

The Historic Stephens House is a restored Victorian two-story farm house located on scenic Old Bellamy Road near Alachua. The house dates from the turn of the century, featuring a wraparound veranda with decorative wood spindles, elaborate wood details on the gables, and a distinctive bay window. The home has updated electrical and plumbing, Heart-pine wood floors, and high ceilings. The interior has four fireplaces, original wood doors with colored inset glass panes, original walls of horizontal tongue and groove bead board, and Victorian fireplace mantles. The home features a large formal living room, formal dining room, and a spacious county kitchen with eat-in area next to a wood stove. Downstairs are two large bedrooms, each with its own full bath and one with a private entrance from the veranda. Upstairs are 2 large bedrooms and a full renovated bath. A carport provides access to the kitchen area and back bedroom. There is a large in ground pool and storage barn on 5 beautifully wooded acres. Established rental history makes this an excellent income-producing investment, or perfect home for a large family! Amble room to build additional structures. Only minutes to charming downtown Alachua, I-75 , and the Springs Area!

 

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