One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to Brandon Estates — where convenience meets tranquility.?Located on 5.48 acres in the heart of Alachua, this property offers all the benefits of being outside city limits but minutes from everyday essentials. Enjoy easy access to the local library, post office, fire station and Publix, creating balance of privacy and accessibility. Spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with 2,920 sq ft of living space. A landscaped entry and glass French door welcome you into a vaulted foyer. Just off the entry, a private bedroom with a gas-burning fireplace and en-suite bath makes an ideal guest suite or home office. To the right, the formal dining room opens to a 14' x 38' screened porch with pocketing sliding doors—perfect for entertaining or relaxing while overlooking the backyard. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling window with views of the front deck. The kitchen offers an eat-in area and sliding doors that lead to the front deck—ideal for morning coffee or casual dining. The owner’s suite with vaulted ceilings, two walk-in closets, and a en-suite bath featuring a jacuzzi tub and oversized walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms share a hall bath. A detached 12' x 30' outbuilding provides a finished, air-conditioned space with built-in benches and racks—perfect for hobbies, a workshop, or storage. Additional features include: Fully fenced property with invisible fencing. Oversized 2-car garage with EV charging station. Concrete driveway with pebbled circular drive. 15KW generator with transfer switch and owned propane tank. Located near Hal Brady Recreation Complex, Legacy Park, San Felasco Hammock State Park, and Downtown Alachua’s Historic District, this home offers the best of both worlds—quiet country living with quick access to Gainesville, UF, Shands, and HCA Florida.