506 NE 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601

Light cascades through every window in this solid block home in the Duckpond neighborhood! Thoughtfully maintained and preserved by the current owner since 1986, this classic ranch home was built for a family member of local electrician, Carlos Hope. With three bedrooms and two baths, this spacious home also includes a screened porch, a covered breezeway and an oversized two-car garage. The large screened porch on the front and breezeway on the side feature mosaic red tile. The breezeway connects the oversized, two-car garage, the kitchen and the private backyard that includes a solid block wall with decorative breeze block. The vintage kitchen with all wood cabinets also includes a breakfast area, a Dutch door and a wall with three bays of custom storage for use as pantry with an abundance of storage space. Solidly built of block in 1951, this home features an updated HVAC system and a newer hot water heater. Two oversized bedrooms feature spacious closets with wood doors. The primary bedroom has an attached bath with vintage tile and a stand-up shower. The other two bedrooms share the hall bathroom that includes a cast iron tub. The smaller bedroom is ideal for a home office as it has two doors that connect to the hall and the kitchen. Each room is appointed with oak wood floors and beautiful wood windows. The fresh interior and exterior paint are clean and inviting, and the mature landscaping includes a gorgeous magnolia tree. The two-car garage has a nice laundry area with a folding table and also a dedicated workspace. Custom wood, built-in cabinetry in the dining room and the hall. Only two blocks from Tom Petty Park, the home is also walkable to the farmer's market at Cypress and Grove and a short bike ride to downtown and the University of Florida campus. Hurry...this one won't last long!