Own a piece of history with this picturesque one-of-a-kind home built in the 1880s. Nestled within the quaint historic district of Melrose, Florida, where majestic live oaks and native ferns still adorn the shady streets, it was originally known as the Ittner-Cole House and is on the Alachua County Historic register. Within walking distance are the neighborhood beach area at Melrose Bay on beautiful Santa Fe Lake, art galleries, and regular Farmers' Markets. Just a 30-minute drive from Gainesville and an hour from Jacksonville, this charming town has the best of both worlds and still just one stoplight! The historic nature of this 3 BR/1.5 bath home with its large, partially screened, wraparound porch is well preserved. The original open floor plan centers around a beautifully crafted mantle. Antique glass windowpanes, traditional embellished door/window trim and mop boards, and wood floors throughout truly set you back in time. A naturally well-lit kitchen features plenty of storage for all your cooking needs. The spacious upstairs master bedroom opens to an ornate covered balcony--an oasis for morning coffee or a good book. Double doors open from the master bedroom to an original enclosed "sleeping porch" suitable for a roomy sitting area or walk-in second closet. The first bedroom up the stairs has large windows and a cedar-lined closet with built-in shelving. The second bedroom has attic access for added storage. The upstairs bathroom walls contain shiplap, more of which can be exposed; other bathroom features include a large shelved storage closet area with its own window and antique built-in cabinet.There is a downstairs laundry porch that also functions as a 1/2 bath. Previous owner built a lean-to along the garage and created a woodshop where he crafted many custom features of the home using pecan, curly maple, and cherry lumber. There is an additional spacious shed for outdoor storage.If you love the real thing, this is it!