One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This is a rare opportunity to own a spectacular house located on a .94 acre lot in the sought-after Masonwood subdivision. This contemporary home was custom designed by a renowned local architect whose 42-year career includes UF’s O'Connell Center, the terminal at the Gainesville Regional Airport and many of Alachua County’s schools. Recent renovations and updates include two 2015 Carrier Infinity variable speed humidity-controlled HVAC systems, a 24 KVA whole house 2021 generator that includes the 800 SF workshop, a 2022 roof, a whole house 2023 repipe with PEX piping, and interior paint in 2024. This breathtaking lot was specifically chosen for its views which are captured from nearly all rooms, including the foyer, family room, kitchen, nook, primary bedroom, guest suites and rear lanais. This gently terraced lot spans 185 ft along that rear property line that abuts an 11-acre City of G'Ville conservation area, where you will find various wildlife such as deer and turkeys. The exterior finishes of this home include low maintenance brick, split face concrete block and stucco. Once inside the home, the foyer offers direct views of the family room, rear open lanai, backyard and woods beyond. Neutral tile and pretty wood flooring connect the foyer with the dining room, family room, nook, kitchen and hallways. The formal dining room has sliding glass doors offering views of the front landscaped yard. For cross ventilation, open the dining room sliders with the family room and nook sliding glass doors. This open concept living plan features a gas fireplace in the family room. The butt-joint corner glazed windows capture the expansive private backyard views. A custom built-in linear display/storage cabinet with quartz top lines the low wall adjacent to the open kitchen. Add’l features include an entertainment center with 75” TV. From the dining room toward the kitchen, pass thru a Butler’s Pantry complete with display cabinetry and separate sink. The Chef’s kitchen’s best features include 64 full extension drawers, 2 dishwashers and appliance garages, a double oven, and a gas cooktop. Just past the kitchen’s double door cabinet pantry is the laundry room hallway with walk-in storage closet. Pass the dining room and foyer, just 3 stairs up, is the top level of the home. This hallway includes a full guest bathroom, a home office and guest room. The primary bedroom has wall to wall windows, a private balcony, an en suite bath, and a fit and finish closet system complete with custom drawers. Down a short flight of low-rise stairs is the guest level with two generous sized guest rooms and full bathroom. This is a perfect in-law suite with its access to its own covered patio. This home is truly a place to enjoy the outdoors, and exterior living spaces can be utilized year-round. In addition to the private master and guest balconies/patios, there is a spacious screened lanai off the kitchen and nook, and a rear open-air patio with adjacent staircase that accesses the lower level patio. This lower level provides access to the 801SF workshop. With its sep water closet, sink and plumbing for a shower, remodel this space for a playroom, an in-law suite, game room, or use as a workshop. This home also features casement windows, an abundance of natural light, transom windows, 11 & 13 foot ceilings in the living spaces, unbelievable easy-access storage, a summer kitchen, an 18ft wide garage door, 2 water heaters and an ample driveway parking for visitors