Nature lovers dream! Original owner ALL BRICK, single story, spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with 2,588 sqft of living area plus a screen porch and 2-car, side-entry garage on over an acre of old forest shade, beauty and privacy. Spring Forest is one of North Central Florida’s premier examples of estate homes with a variety of architecture styles set on large lots carefully integrated into the natural landscape. Located in northwest Gainesville on scenic, bike-friendly, Millhopper Road just 1 mile west of Hunter’s Crossing shopping, 6/10 mile west of Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park and 3.5 miles east of over 7,000 acres in San Felasco Preserve State Park, it combines convenience with natural, peaceful surroundings. A variety of wildlife including deer and turkey frequently amble throughout the neighborhood. This home features a traditional, split-bedroom floor plan and large rooms. Beautiful, original wood parquet flooring in bedrooms and all living areas. Tile in foyer, kitchen and baths. No carpet! Formal living room, dining room and separate family room with wood burning fireplace. The owner’s suite has 2 walk-in closets plus an extra room that could be used for office, crafting, exercise, nursery or a mega-walk-in closet. French doors from the family room lead to a wide screen porch. The fenced back yard is a gardener’s paradise with giant azaleas and a wide variety of plants and trees that create a labyrinth of meandering pathways and gardens. There’s even a small cottage that could be used for relaxing, meditating, reading, craft studio or kids’ playhouse. There are also 2 storage sheds. The home’s HVAC system was replaced in 2021. If you’re the kind of person who enjoys putting on your creative thinking cap, imagining transformative updates and rolling up your sleeves to bring your ideas to life, this home will be a perfect fit for you! See it today!