CUSTOM 4 BD/3 BA HOME, a 3/2 guest home and metal workshop on 40 ACRES near freshwater springs and the Suwannee River in Gilchrist County! The stately brick home with metal roof is elegantly situated on a sprawling 40 acres with other large tracts of land bordering it, as well as the Otter Springs Park and conservation lands. Constructed with superior workmanship and taste, this home boasts 4,074 SF of conditioned space and 6,900 SF under roof that includes wrap around porches on 3 sides of the home. The entrance to the home offers a tiled foyer with a nook for displaying treasured items and then opens into the great room with a vaulted ceiling and french doors to the back porch. Engineered hardwood or tiled floors, 10' ceilings and decorative crown moulding run throughout the home. There are 2 primary bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and 2 additional, very roomy bedrooms as well. One of the primary bedrooms has a decorative ceiling feature, 4 bay windows, stain glass panels on one wall, and a private access door to the back porch. The primary bathroom offers a jetted soaking tub, walk in shower, vanity counter and 2 (two) walk-in closets! The entrance to all bedrooms has a rain glass transom above the doors showing added attention to detail. Central to any home is the kitchen and this one was designed to function for family and entertaining! The large, cook's kitchen is equipped with a ventless stainless steel range hood over the 6 burner gas stove top, 2(two) ovens, a warming oven, dishwasher & microwave. The over-sized, eat-in kitchen offers seating at the island bar as well as room for a large dining table and additional refrigerator. A large pantry closet and 2 (two)freezers and washer and dryer are conveniently located just off the kitchen in the super-sized utility/multi-purpose room!There are upper and lower cabinets and a built-in desk. It can be used for crafting, an office, canning, and laundry...the uses are endless! Adjacent to the kitchen is the family/dining room,with a relaxing fireplace wall with built-in entertainment center, shelving & storage galore! The decorative ceiling and large bay window add to the elegance of the space. An over-sized 3 car garage is attached to the home and includes a concrete block, ventilated 'safe room' with 8" walls and steel door. A whole house gas generator is connected for convenience during power outages. There are many other features of this magnificent property that you will want to see for yourself! Call to schedule a private tour of the property, be impressed and fall in love with peaceful country surroundings in a comfortable, luxurious home!