8551 SW 26TH LN Gainesville, FL 32608

Private Preserve Retreat in Haile Market Square Move-In Ready. Welcome to 8551 SW 26th Lane. An exceptional home in one of Gainesville's most desirable communities, where luxury, privacy, and convenience come together seamlessly. The home is 2,389 square feet, with 3 bedrooms, 3 attached full bathrooms, and a desirable Single-Story floor plan. Nestled against a tranquil preserve in the heart of Haile Plantation, this beautifully updated residence offers rare backyard privacy with no rear neighbors, while remaining just a short stroll from the shopping, dining, and charm of Haile Market Square. Step inside to discover a meticulously maintained home featuring fresh interior paint, updated lighting fixtures, refined finishes, and a thoughtfully designed floor plan ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. At the center of the home is a stunning gourmet chef's kitchen, beautifully appointed with high-end appliances, premium surfaces, and timeless design that flows effortlessly into the spacious main living areas. Natural light pours throughout the home, highlighting rich hardwood flooring, upscale fixtures, and quality craftsmanship in every room. High tray ceilings enhance the spaciousness throughout. This home is truly move-in ready, offering an elevated lifestyle with no projects required. Retreat to your screened lanai and enjoy year-round Florida living, complete with peaceful preserve views, abundant wildlife, and convenient access from the kitchen, living room, and primary suite. Perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Exceptional features include: new roof (2026) for long-term peace of mind, new gutters (2026), freshly painted exterior white trim along with entrance and lanai ceilings (2026), new garage door opener (2026), new water heater (2025), newly screened lanai with premium see-through screening (2025), energy-efficient closed-cell foam insulation for enhanced comfort and reduced utility costs, plantation shutters throughout, gourmet chef's kitchen with high-end appliances and a walk-in pantry, oversized two-car garage with additional storage space, Kinetico water softener and whole-home filtration system delivering exceptional water quality, beautiful hardwood floors throughout most of the home, high tray ceilings , spacious primary suite with dual walk-in closets, luxurious primary bath featuring elegant tilework and a heated self-drying Jacuzzi tub, in-ceiling audio system in the kitchen, lanai, living room, primary suite, and bath, living room surround sound system for immersive theater-quality entertainment, custom hand-painted mural, upgraded lighting fixtures throughout, Weber Genesis stainless steel natural gas grill included.