*Accepting Backup Offers* Experience the epitome of Florida living in this paramount single story Arthur Rutenberg home, situated on a picturesque 1.53 acre lot in one of Gainesvilles most coveted gated communities, Carriage Way. As you enter the grand foyer, you’ll be blown away by the expansive living areas flooded with natural light from extensive walls of glass overlooking the resort style pool and patio. Just off the foyer is the executive office with sunken living room, perfect for business meetings at home. Just outside of the office is the formal living room with gas fireplace and wet bar, complete with soaring ceilings and hardwood floors, perfect for entertaining. Adjacent to this living space is the formal dining room with room to comfortably seat 10 with a custom niche for your dining hutch or buffet. The Main living area is open concept and features a massive kitchen, dining nook, and a family room with two sliding glass walls that open to the 1,000+ square foot travertine pool patio and outdoor kitchen. The custom kitchen offers upgraded appliances including a gas range and built-in oven, quartz counter tops, in and under cabinet lighting, and a spacious walk-in pantry. This home offers a function three way split creating privacy for owners, children, and guests alike. The primary bedroom features a double door entry to a private circular foyer. To the left of the foyer is an over-the-top primary bath with almost every upgrade possible including walls of glass overlooking a private garden, a soaking tub, and walk in shower with two rainfall shower heads. To the right of the foyer, you’ll find two spacious walk in closets on your way to the dreamy bedroom with incredible views of the pool and lawn. On the opposite side of the home, you’ll find three oversized bedrooms with en-suite baths and spacious walk-in closets all separated a custom built study nook doubling as a private hallway. On the other side of the primary living spaces and past the media room, you’ll find a true guest suite with a private entrance and private patio, perfect for in-laws. The aforementioned bonus/ media room boasts a double door entry, surround sound speaker system, and snack bar. rnThe outdoor entertaining and living space features a travertine marble deck, soaring ceilings, an outdoor kitchen with gas grill and refrigerator, two living spaces with fans, an outdoor speaker system, and a dreamy pool with a hot tub, 7 fountains, a fire bowl, and LED light system. Beyond the pool deck is the spacious lawn, arguably the best in the neighborhood as it backs up to a small horse farm and is adjacent to the neighborhood green space! Enjoy nights by the fire pit with occasional visits from the neighboring horses along the fence line. Other notable features include a 3 car garage with Tesla charger, a 40 panel solar system that lowers the average electric bill by 70%, 2 Tesla power walls that can power the home for days in the event of a power outage, exterior parking for up to 10 vehicles, a spacious laundry room and drop zone, a speaker system that runs throughout the home that is controlled by your phone, and an extensive landscaping package with a custom exterior lighting that dramatically illuminates the home every night. Why wait for new construction when you can have all of this for a fraction of the price?