Under contract-accepting backup offers. Architect Harry Merritt's Masterpiece, the Weil-Cassisi home is for sale for the first time since 1973. Located in Cloclough Hills, and built in 1965, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home sits on .69 of an acres and the property includes a second lot of .75 acres. Merritt's use of glass, stone and wood make this home feel warm and welcoming. The Mid-Century Modern features include generous eaves, clerestory windows, Ocala block and terrazzo floors. The front entry courtyard of Ocala Block essentially wraps the home in a dramatic fashion. The tall double doors open to a grandaddy Live Oak and a walk lined with palms. Up the walk you enter the home through another set of double doors. Merritt plays on the theme of compression to create intimate spaces and then wow you with the open dining area and double heigh Great Room. Merritt crowns the room with his signature use of travertine stone above the gas fireplace. The open dining room has a built in credenza and terrazzo dining table. The kitchen has beautiful views of the walled, rear screened enclosure and original wood cabinets. The open reading room is off the Kitchen and to the left of the front door. There is a half bathroom for guests, walk-in pantry and large laundry room with built-in cabinets. There is also a two car garage and lots of storage. Upstairs is extensive use of California Redwood siding. There are three guest bedrooms with guest bathroom. The bathroom has a double sink vanity with wood cabinetry and stone counter top. The large Primary Bedroom has built-in cabinets and a large office area. The room is divided by a double-sided closet. The rear courtyard has an in-ground spa, lush tropical plantings and a separate greenhouse. The gardens have an irrigation system and lighting throughout. The home has been meticulously maintained with the main roof 2022, downstairs HVAC and the upstairs HVAC 2022. Septic field is 2021. Cloclough Hills has no HOA. Great location less than 2 miles to UF/Shands, downtown Gainesville and Publix shops.
