Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to Monterey and this 4 bedroom, 2 bath plus Florida room home with over 2,200 square feet in the heart of northwest Gainesville. Settled on the cul-de-sac of a quiet, neighborly street, this home is perfectly suited for anyone looking for a little piece of serenity and community. This fully renovated, 1974 ranch home boasts a spacious open-floor plan with laminate and tile flooring throughout (no carpet), crown molding, high-end finishes, large windows and French doors to enjoy the Florida sun. In the kitchen you’ll find chef-ready Kenmore Pro stainless kitchen appliances, including 6-burner gas range, side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, drawer-style microwave, farmer sink and separate large-capacity under-counter ice maker. There’s also a walk-in pantry with wine cooler. Additional features include: plantation shutter blinds, granite countertops, soft-close drawers, ample lighting, and ceiling fans in all bedrooms and great room. The spacious owner’s suite has a large open bathroom with walk-in shower, double vanities, private toilet, two walk-in closets and French doors leading to a side patio with outdoor shower. The three remaining bedrooms all have large windows, spacious closets and are conveniently centered around the second bathroom. The kitchen is open to the Florida room and great room with gas fireplace. Outdoors, the property is fully landscaped including permanent garden features, mature trees and shrubs, updated fencing and natural gas patio grill with built-in granite counters. The yard is ideal for gardeners, birders, and those looking for space to run, play and entertain. Plus, there’s room to add a swimming pool. The patio is a birders paradise with visits to the backyard flora and feeders by cardinals, wrens, titmouse, chickadees, down/red-bellied/pileated woodpeckers, waxwings, blue jays, mockingbirds, catbirds, red-winged blackbirds, grackles, bluebirds and warblers, and painted buntings. Swallowtails, hawks, and ospreys are often seen soaring overhead with crows and butterflies cruising below the canopy. Worried about a power-outage? No problem, you’ll be able to watch the Weather Channel in the comfort of your air-conditioned, well-lit home with power supplied by a full-home 22KW Generac generator. Internet service is currently provided by IQ Fiberoptic. Monterey has no HOA and is conveniently located in the heart of Gainesville. Within 3 miles are restaurants, banks, credit unions, doctors, dentists, grocery stores, pet store, library and the Gainesville Community Playhouse. It’s a short, easy commute to North Florida Regional, VA and UF Health hospitals, Santa Fe College, and the University of Florida! Call today to see this move-in-ready home for yourself!