This darling Paul McArthur built home in Haile Plantation’s Victoria Circle is one of two-dozen homes in this tree-lined subdivision. This popular 3-way split floor plan with 2288 SF features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. The builder’s vision for Victoria Circle was the iconic symbol of relaxation and hospitality – the front porch which complements the outdoor living space of this home. Inside the foyer opens to the formal dining space on the left. Use this room for dining, or close off its direct access to the kitchen for a separate home office. The first guest wing is on the right. Close the hallway pocket door for your guest’s privacy. Best features include east-facing windows and a vaulted ceiling in the bedroom, and a linen closet outside the hallway bath. A little farther down the entrance hallway you will notice the home opening to the kitchen, family room and nook. The kitchen features white wood cabinetry with soft-close drawers topped with quartz counters. There is a separate pantry within the kitchen, and a secondary pantry next to the laundry room entrance. Additional features include most appliances replaced in 2021 and a raised breakfast bar for casual seating. Beyond the kitchen is the nook and family room, all connected by hardwood flooring. The nook is generous in size. The family room has a remote-controlled gas corner fireplace with wood mantle as its focal point. Both the nook and family room overlook the rear screened porch and backyard. To the right of the family room is the hallway for the second and third guest bedrooms, and second guest bath. Across the family room from this guest hallway is the master suite. The spacious walk-in closet is separate from the master bedroom en suite bath. The screened rear porch can be accessed from the master bedroom and the family room via French doors. The outdoor living space of this home is very inviting, and perfectly set up for casual living and informal entertaining. Connected by concrete pavers, the rear yard features an area for a firepit surrounded by Adirondack chairs. The custom stacked stone fireplace creates an outdoor living space with its wood burning, rectangular fire box opening with a fully-functioning chimney. Flanking the firebox are shelves for your stacked wood. Behind the fireplace are two storage containers for the outdoor furniture cushions when not in use. The entire yard is fully fenced. Additional home features include Plantation shutters, wood flooring, custom built-ins, chair rail and crown molding, an interior laundry room with washer and dryer, a front yard sprinkler system, and a 2022 architectural shingle roof. This home’s location can’t be beat – less than a 2-minute walk to Chiles Elementary and a 3-minute car ride to the Publix Market Square. Enjoy the epitome of convenience with the Hawkstone Country Club just 4 minutes away, where, with membership, you can enjoy two pools, dining privileges, fitness center and the 18-hole Gary Player golf course. Haile is also an approved golf cart community, so hop on your golf cart to head to the Club or toward the Village Center for coffee, cupcakes, shopping, dining or for browsing the Saturday Farmers’ Market. Haile residents have access to 13+ miles of paved walking and jogging trails, most of which is naturally shaded for year-round use, and which interconnect the entire community. Once you experience the Haile lifestyle, you’ll understand why this is one of Gainesville’s most sought-after communities