One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home spans 2,920 sq ft on 5.48 acres in the heart of Alachua in Brandon Estates. A landscaped entry with glass French doors open to a vaulted foyer filled with natural light. Just off the entry, a private bedroom with a gas burning fireplace and en suite bath makes a wonderful guest suite or home office. To the right, the formal dining room connects seamlessly to a 14' x 38' screened porch with pocketing sliding doorsideal for entertaining or relaxing while overlooking the peaceful backyard. The living room features a wood burning fireplace and a floor to ceiling window with views of the front deck. The kitchen includes a eat in area and sliding doors leading to the front deckperfect for morning coffee or casual dining. The owners suite offers vaulted ceilings, dual walk in closets, and a spa like bath with a jacuzzi tub and oversized walk in shower. Two additional bedrooms share a hall bath. A 12' x 30' detached outbuilding provides a finished, air conditioned space with built in benches and racksideal for a workshop, hobby area or additional storage. Additional highlights include: Fully fenced property with invisible pet fencing, Oversized two car garage with EV charging station, Concrete driveway with pebbled circular drive, 15KW generator with transfer switch and owned propane tank. Enjoy the peace of being outside city limits while staying just minutes from the library, post office, fire station, and Publix. Ideally located near Hal Brady Recreation Complex, Legacy Park, San Felasco Hammock State Park, and Downtown Alachuas Historic District, this property offers the best of both worldsquiet country living with easy access to Gainesville, UF, Shands, and HCA Florida.