Bright & cheerful Hickory Forest home in one of SW Gainesville's most desirable communities. Turn-key home on corner lot (1/3 acre) situated on a quiet cul de sac at the front of the community. Low traffic & walking distance to community amenities including pool, tennis courts, playground, clubhouse & sidewalks throughout. This home is elegantly decorated & meticulously maintained. Shows as a new home. This 3/2 home features a two-way split w/ a spacious great room, dining room, open plan kitchen w/b-fast nook, interior laundry room, owners suite w/ tray ceiling, 2 walk-in closets & jetted tub. Two bedrooms on opposite side of home offer maximum privacy. Vaulted ceilings, chair railing, french doors to lanai and plant ledges are designer touches that make this home so elegant and cheerful. This home has been meticulously maintained w/ many upgrades & improvements including: exterior & interior freshly painted, hvac (2019), new appliances (2018-2021), hot water heater (2020), and new kitchen &bathroom flooring. Enjoy evenings outside by the fire pit or grilling on spacious open patio. Zoned for top-rated schools. Easy access to I-75, 5 minutes to Publix Plaza, and less than 5 miles to UF, Shands & VA.