Nature lovers' lakefront dream home in peaceful and quiet NW Gainesville's Misty Hollow. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom plus loft contemporary home was built in 1986. Well maintained with soaring 25 foot ceilings, balconies, deck and 2-story screened porch with outstanding views of the gardens, fruit trees and lake. Misty Hollow is just 3 miles to the University of Florida, 1.5 miles to Santa Fe College, and 1 mile to Millhopper Publix, Fresh Market, Dorns, Uppercrust Bakery and nearby shops and restaurants. The front yard has well established native plants, soaring oaks and mature fruit trees. The winding flagstone path leads to the double front door. The entry leads to a bright and open floor plan with new interior paint and updated ceramic tile flooring. Straight ahead is the Great Room with wood burning fireplace and two sets of double-sliding glass doors with commanding views of the lake. This large space has vaulted 25 foot ceilings, updated marble floors with radiant heating and upgraded ceiling fans and lighting. To the right is the dramatic dining room with built-ins, custom paint and lighting. The views of the lake will wow your dinner guests. Off the dining room is the kitchen with a new stainless steel gas range, vented hood, pantry, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and separate space for a breakfast nook. Around the corner from the kitchen is a half bathroom perfect for guests when entertaining. Stepping across the foyer is the laundry room with washer and dryer and lots of shelving for additional storage. To the left of the laundry room is the access to the two car, side entry garage. The garage has shelving for storage and a workbench. Upstairs, newly carpeted just two years ago, you enter a loft area with a ton of windows and light. This space is perfect for an additional office space, or a media area with large, curved-screen, 3-D, 4K television that conveys with the sale of the home. The loft splits the guest bedrooms from the Primary Suite. The very large Primary Suite has a walk-in closet, balcony overlooking the lake, and a balcony off the en-suite bathroom. The updated bathroom has double vanities, custom wall-to-wall medicine cabinet/storage area, beautiful quartzite tile, and a large walk-in shower/steam room with European-style toilet/shower area. This truly contemporary wet room has two jetted shower panels and radiant floor heating. Back to the other side of the loft are two guest bedrooms. The first has amazing views of the rear backyard and lake. The second has beautiful views of the front yard and gardens. They share a guest bathroom with tub/shower, updated lighting and mirror. There are two HVAC systems. One was updated in 2025. New gas water heater also 2025. The home sits on .42 acres and abuts a conservation area. Off the rear of the home is a large screened porch with built-in planters, deck, and seating. Just off the porch is a deck with meandering paths that lead to a fenced area and that gently slope down to the water. Perfect for kayaking, aerated Lake Moon, of roughly 4 acres, has lots of wildlife, including fish, birds and deer. The garden has over 30 fruit trees, including multiple types of banana, citrus, pawpaw, plum, cherry, pear and apple. No HOA. Survey available. Zoned for A rated schools: Meadowbrook Elementary and Fort Clark Middle Schools. Walking distance to Buchholz High School. Fun contemporary home in a truly gorgeous setting.