12215 SE COUNTY ROAD 234 Under contract-accepting backup offers. This gorgeous, modern, southern style home designed by famous architect Ron Haase is situated on over 30 acres w/endless possibilities for relaxation, retreat & entertaining. Formerly a single family home and a wedding, art and music venue called "Bay Laurel", the property welcomes you with a grand live oak tree lined private driveway. The new owner will enjoy low energy bills with the solar that was added, is owned and fully transferable. The home offers 5 rooms upstairs, 3 bedrooms, an office and a laundry room next to the master bedroom, all with full bathrooms and Eco friendly wood flooring. There is a huge loft, two glass enclosed porches and 2 of the bedroom suites have private screened patios upstairs offering sweeping views of the property. The living room has soaring 28 ft. ceilings with beautiful board on board cypress wood, gorgeous refinished oak floors, Spanish style tile in kitchen, wood burning stove with tile platform, glass enclosed alcove, a library with solid oak shelving and cabinets. New windows line every wall throughout the home boasting tons of natural light & gorgeous views. The home was renovated by McFall Builders, Gainesville's leader in Green Home building. The totally remodeled kitchen and dining area feature Carson cherry cabinets with soft close drawers, quartz countertops, 13 foot island, all new stainless steel appliances, which include Jenair double ovens, Wolf 5 burner gas stove, telescoping kitchen stove hood with retracting design on the island, ultra quiet Jenair dishwasher and GE refrigerator. Relax on the large screened lanai with tongue and groove ceilings, or on one of the wrap around porches w/Trex decking and a grand, romantic gazebo. This property includes a stocked pond with waterfall, an open pole barn, 2 storage sheds, a huge fenced organic vegetable garden, many fruit trees and double detached bathrooms perfect for events or gatherings. Convenient to UF, UF Health, Gainesville shopping & charming downtown Micanopy, considered One of America's top 12 cutest towns, according to Huffington Post.