Get ready to check off all of your "must-haves" with this gated Thornehill home in NW Gainesville. Located off of scenic Millhopper Road, this estate pool home is situated on a 2.12-acre fenced lot on a cul de sac street in the back of Thornehill, abutting a 40-acre private estate, ensuring the epitome of privacy. Built by Barry Rutenberg, this all-brick pool home features one of Barry’s most sought-after floor plans. With just under 3800 SF, this home has 4 bedrooms, a separate office, a large bonus/flex space or 5th bedroom, and 3.5 baths. The foyer opens onto the formal dining space and formal living area. The wall between the breakfast nook and living area was removed, allowing for the dining space, now a secondary family room, and nook area to flow seamlessly together. The open kitchen is accessible via a pocket door from the dining room or by the breakfast nook. The kitchen features real wood cabinetry, a former desk area that now functions as a dry bar, and a large breakfast bar for casual meals. The nook has two fixed-pane glass windows and a French door, all overlooking the lanai and pool area. The updated family room has a new fireplace façade with built-ins that flank the fireplace on one side. Toward the garage entry is the large laundry room, complete with a storage closet, upper and lower cabinetry, and the washer and dryer. Just off the kitchen and family room are two guest rooms that have a Jack-N-Jill bath, with a pocket door separating this wing from the family room. Next to the fireplace is the in-law suite. This wing of the home has a full-size guest bedroom, a full bath across the hallway that also functions as the pool bath, and a spacious bonus room, flex space, game room, or media room complete with a walk-in closet and direct access to the lanai and pool. On the opposite side of the home is a separate office with half-bath access and two double-door closets. The master bedroom has pool and lanai views and a large walk-in closet. Its en-suite bath feature Rutenberg’s “floating” tub surround, a step-in shower, separate vanities, and a water closet. Enjoy Florida’s sought-after weather outside on the lanai, which features 374 SF of covered space and 1660 SF of total lanai space. The upper screen area of the enclosure was recently replaced. Enjoy the privacy of your backyard, which is concealed on the west and north sides by a thick tree line. Additional home features include 12-foot ceilings accented with crown molding, city services for water and sewer (not septic), a well for irrigation, whole house circuit protection, fresh interior paint, a 2016 roof, a 1048 SF three-car garage, and an upgraded alarm system.