282 Riley Lake Dr, Hawthorne, FL, 32640

About This Home

STAR LAKE - Retire to or vacation in your dream lakefront oasis on the serene shores of Star Lake in Hawthorne! Ask about purchasing fully furnished! With just over 100’ lake frontage with a desirable long view of the lake and sunsets to the west, including a dock you can relax on, or fish from, it is sure to please. This home is a stunning custom built 2045 sq ft, 3 bd/2bath A-Frame home sitting on .70 acres with spectacular views of beautiful Star Lake. Star Lake is a private lake in the Star Lake Forest Community with an option to join the HOA for $50 dues/year. Star Lake is a spring fed private lake known for its sandy bottom, great fishing and swimming. This all glass-front A-Frame facing the lake, has soaring unobstructed lake views from either the living room or interior large balcony upstairs. The home has full 2” milled tongue and groove ceilings with dark stained beams that reach 30 ft height to the peak in the living room. The home has 3 large bedrooms and 2 large baths and a separate room that can be used for dining or an office. The open concept home has been completely remodeled. The Kitchen has new Frigidaire Gallery appliances, granite countertops, and cabinets. The down-stairs floors are laminate. Professionally painted inside and outside.. A new foam panel insulated black metal roof was installed. The monthly power bills have been consistently low (Clay Electric). The second floor master bedroom and balcony have original solid tongue and groove solid hardwood flooring. Large balcony area boasts large glass dormers facing east and west. Master suite on second floor is large with beamed ceilings and built in bookshelves. Master bath has built in shelves for linens. All windows are Anderson. The balcony and stairs have beautiful wrought iron railings. Two ice cold a/c units for the downstairs and upstairs installed 2010 and second a/c in 2016. Home has a large front deck with 2 large sliders lakeside, and deck at the front entrance. Both decks have Trex composite decking. Laundry closet located in center hallway on main floor. The property also has an octagonal shed that is roughly 120 sq ft. Pergola outside west door. The road side of home is heavily wooded, giving home privacy, and giving the property old Florida charm with dripping “Spanish moss” and abundant wildlife. The home is surrounded by site-built homes. Star Lake Forest is a community of 3 separate lakes, Star, Riley, and Blue Lake. Star Lake has 234 acres. Unlike some lakes, Star Lake is historically a VERY STABLE lake and fluctuates no more than 1-2 ft average. The optional HOA affords opportunities to meet your neighbors with several gatherings each year on the commons lot which is owned by HOA members. The HOA works to improve the community's lakes and roadways in many ways. There are picnic tables on the commons lot and a concrete boat ramp, in which the locked gate is keyed for HOA members only. The lake and shoreline are a birding paradise which includes a large eagles nest with successful offspring. Some residents enjoy golf cart rides around the 3 lakes. Putnam and Alachua Counties have land conservation programs in which some of these properties are close to the Star Lake Forest neighborhood ensuring land remaining natural. Hawthorne has a natural wooded bike path to Gainesville. It is part of the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail. Furthermore, a natural ‘jewel’, the Sweetwater Wetlands Park, a world renowned birding hot spot and man-made enhancement wetland, open 365 days a year. The property is simply stunning, a must see, and move-in ready. The home is currently and successfully in the vacation rental business which may be transferred to new owner. Ask for details. If interested, please leave a msg or text at the cell number below.