10709 Nw 31st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Some houses feel like they were designed from a floor plan. This one feels like it grew into a home. Tucked away at the back of Countryside Forest, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath garden cottage sits on a private .31-acre lot with no HOA and backs to 40 acres of undeveloped land. At 1,848 square feet, it offers generous living space, creative flex areas, and an abundance of personality you simply don't find in newer homes.nnThe heart of the home is a bright living room with hardwood floors, high ceilings, a gas fireplace, and access to the backyard, along with a separate dining room. The updated kitchen features freshly painted cabinetry, butcher-block countertops, a farmhouse sink, backsplash, a brand-new refrigerator, brick flooring, and one of those charming old-fashioned windows over the sink that opens outward for a window box-perfect for your favorite herbs or flowers. A sunny breakfast nook provides another cozy spot to start the day.nnOff the kitchen is one of the home's most versatile spaces: a large bonus room with built-in cabinets and shelving that could become a workshop, art studio, playroom, hobby space, or home office. It even has its own side entrance with a covered landing, making it a practical secondary entrance from the driveway. The adjacent utility room offers laundry hookups, additional storage, and another door leading directly to the backyard.nnThe home's many exterior doors are one of its most unique features,