4551 nw 1st avenue

Your dream lakefront oasis just hit the market! Tucked away at the end of a private street, this beautifully updated mid-century modern pool home offers nearly 4,000 square feet of stylish living space, all set on a stunning one-acre lakefront lot in the heart of Gainesville. With panoramic views of Clear Lake from nearly every room, thanks to walls of sliding glass doors, this home perfectly blends timeless design with modern upgrades and an indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Inside, the main level showcases a gut-renovated chef’s kitchen featuring floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a wine bar, and a center island that opens into the grand living room — ideal for entertaining on any scale. Upstairs, the living quarters include a spacious home office, three guest bedrooms with elegant Japanese screen doors, a fully renovated guest bath with dual vanities, and a luxurious primary suite with a reimagined spa-like ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Step outside the bedrooms onto a screened-in porch that spans the entire upper level — offering breezy, bug-free outdoor living year-round. The lower level offers incredible flexibility with a bonus room currently used as a home theater and playroom, a dream laundry room with a chute from upstairs, a third full bathroom, and a private fifth bedroom with a sitting area and wet bar — perfect for an in-law suite. Outdoors, you’ll find your own private paradise, a sparkling pool overlooking the lake, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and bar and a 2-car carport with an enclosed workshop. Whether you’re entertaining, relaxing by the water, or working from home, this property offers unmatched privacy, space, and views — all just minutes from Gainesville’s best dining, shopping, and schools. This is the one you’ve been waiting for. Don’t miss your chance to call it home.