Charming 1948 cottage style vintage home that exudes the warmth and character of yesteryear. Located in the Magnolia Heights neighborhood of Gainesville's Stephen Foster area you can walk or bicycle to Aldi, Publix and other shops and restaurants. The floorplan features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room with fireplace, dining room, galley-style kitchen, Florida room and office. Original Alabama heart-pine wood floors in most rooms and terracotta tile in the Florida Room. The many windows create a light, bright, cheerful atmosphere with gorgeous, private views of the wooded almost half-acre, fully fenced lot. There's a storage room in the carport and a detached 8x8 building out back that would make a great playhouse for kids or additional storage. Updates include roof: 2023; HVAC: 2016; Replumb:2011; New Electrical Panel and Service Drop: 2024. Kids walk to Stephen Foster Elementary School. The University of Florida is less than 3 miles away. North Central Florida offers wonderfully pleasant spring and fall weather, a short chilly season, and long summers that make Gainesville and surrounding environs perfect for activities and outdoor recreation year-round. We are located just an hour south of the Florida / Georgia line. Two hours will get you to beautiful east coast beaches, Disney World, Daytona, or the Gulf Coast. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE 3-D VIRTUAL TOUR WALK-THROUGH LINK!