Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to Your Dream Home in Forest Grove – A Peaceful Retreat on 5 Beautiful Acres Discover comfort, charm, and country living at its finest in this stunning 2,932 sq ft home, perfectly situated on 5 fully fenced acres with a gated entrance in the highly desirable Forest Grove area of Alachua. Step onto the inviting wraparound front porch—ideal for welcoming guests, enjoying scenic views, or watching breathtaking sunsets. Inside, the grand foyer and spacious living room boast soaring two-story ceilings and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light and serene sky views. The main-level primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, featuring elegant crown molding, a lovely bay window, and a beautifully appointed en-suite bath with dual vanities, a private water closet, and a walk-in shower. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, the living room features a cozy gas-burning fireplace. It opens to a large paver patio with a fire pit, all shaded by majestic oak trees. Enjoy meals in the formal dining room with views of the front pasture and endless sky, or gather in the kitchen featuring rich cherrywood cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a sunlit breakfast nook framed by bay windows. Upstairs, you'll find three guest bedrooms and a fully renovated bathroom with double sinks. The charming dormer windows create cozy spots for reading nooks, desks, or vanities in the front two spacious bedrooms. The third bedroom offers a warm, New England-style character, perfect for guests or a quiet workspace. Beyond the main living areas, a versatile bonus room with a wall of south-facing windows awaits—ideal for a game room, media space, gym, office, or homeschool classroom. And don’t miss the incredible BONUS: a recently built 2,400 sq ft metal barn/workshop with concrete floors, roll-up doors, a large covered carport, with water and electric service. One wing is foam-insulated and, according to Alachua County, up to 1,700 sq ft could be converted into additional living space. The property also has an RV hook-up. All of this is just 20 minutes from Gainesville, with easy access to charming downtown Alachua, High Springs, and nearby amenities in Newberry and Jonesville. Live where tranquility meets convenience—surrounded by pastoral landscapes, country roads, scenic barns, and classic windmills.