The Perfect get away Retreat! 2.73 acres double lot with longleaf pines and ancient oaks, and +217ft frontage on pristine Lake Elizabeth. Upstairs is the master suite with bedroom, walk-in line cedar lined closets, master bath with shower and antique claw foot tub, plus office with a full bay window with lake view and second bedroom/study (upstairs can easily be made into 2 bedrooms by adding a door.) Features include gas fireplace, heart pine floors (Goodwin Lumber) and a brass chandelier. Downstairs is the living room, dining room, kitchen (with glass and maple cabinets and gas stove), breakfast bar, eat-in breakfast nook, guest bedroom and bath. The house is energy efficient with a dual heating/air conditioning system and a Vermont Castings wood-burning stove. Wonderful natural light in every room, high ceilings and custom stained glass door panels, and scones. Tile floors and porches front and back as well as a generous back deck! Detached oversized two-car garage and a mother-in-law suite/studio (625 sq. feet) with oak floors, kitchen, bath, and spacious decks. Mature landscape w/ camellias & oranges. Less than 10 min to Melrose;20 min to Gainesville or Ocala