The Project

Conveniently located on University Avenue, Sweetwater is only one block from the University of Florida campus. This urban development perfectly complements the student resident lifestyle with quality amenities and finishes. Sweetwater is a mid-rise development, consisting of 144 units and 502 beds spanning 10 stories. The project has residential space on each floor, as well as space on the ground level and top level allocated to resident amenity and activation spaces. Bike and scooter parking are available in addition to structured parking.

Type
Student Housing
Units
144
Square Feet
277,660
Location

1225 W. University Ave., Gainesville, FL

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Student-Centric Spaces,Alluring Amenities

Sweetwater offers carefully curated amenity spaces to meet the modern student’s every need. The ground level is marked by a vibrant, bustling lobby complete with an integrated coffee shop (Daydreamer Cafe) and a variety of study spaces. Just upstairs, the second-floor study mezzanine offers multiple private study spaces and conference rooms, perfect for collaboration or solo work. Additionally, the third and fourth floors each feature two additional study rooms.

Sweetwater’s fitness center, located on the second floor, is fully equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. The cardio space is complete with treadmills, stair steppers, and ellipticals, while the weight area includes a squat rack, kettlebells, dumbbells, barbell racks, and more.

Daydreamer Cafe at Sweetwater
Lobby at Sweetwater

One of Sweetwater’s most alluring amenities is its rooftop pool deck. The 10th floor deck faces west overlooking UF campus, and features a hot tub, sun shelf with chaise lounges, a cabana complete with two grills, and a dining table for impromptu gatherings. Also located on the top floor is Sweetwater’s rooftop lounge, which opens up to the rooftop pool deck.

“This isn’t student living as usual.
Welcome to the sweet life.”

Yoga Studio at Sweetwater

On the top floor, you will also find Sweetwater’s yoga studio and saunas. The yoga studio is an airy, light-filled space complete with mats, blankets, blocks, and floor-to-ceiling windows, with two spacious saunas in the next room.

Sweetwater’s interior design utilizes a light and bright color palette, playing to the Florida sunshine.

Daydreamer Mezzanine at Sweetwater
Kitchen at Sweetwater
Rooftop club room at Sweetwater
Fitness center at Sweetwater
Collaboration table in the study mezzanine at Sweetwater

Dreamy Floor Plans for Any Lifestyle

The project includes a diverse selection of floor plans ranging from studios to six-bedroom units. The unit mix was carefully curated to appeal to a wide range of students.

Living room at Sweetwater

With modern interiors and plentiful amenities, plus a convenient central location, Sweetwater draws in University of Florida students and complements the college lifestyle.

exterior of sweetwater
Welcome to Sweetwater, a mid-rise student housing development in Gainesville near UF.
Sweetwater exterior
Sweetwater is located at 1225 W University Avenue, just one block from the UF campus.
Sweetwater Daydreamer Mezzanine
Sweetwater’s spacious lobby is the perfect spot to study, enjoy a cup of coffee and socialize with friends.
Sweetwater lounge photo
Sweetwater’s fireplace lounge a cozy retreat perfect for remote work, preparing for an exam or collaborating on a group project.
Sweetwater Lobby Arches
Relax or get some work done in Sweetwater’s first floor seating areas.
Sweetwater Lobby Birds Eye
Sweetwater’s open floor plan lobby offers an inviting gathering space.
Sweetwater Seating Area Nook
Sweetwater offers plenty of seating areas to study or hangout with friends.
Sweetwater daydreamer counter
Sweetwater has an on-site coffee shop, Daydreamer, featuring hand-mixed coffee drinks, matcha and artisan pastries.
Sweetwater Daydreamer
Sweetwater's on-site coffee shop with attentive staff, ready to serve customers.
Daydreamer Mezzanine at Sweetwater
Daydreamer's mezzanine offers a variety of seating options.
Sweetwater Cowork
In our study mezzanine, you'll find plenty of unique spaces for quiet study or collaboration.
Sweetwater Coworking Space Study
Sweetwater offers both open and private study rooms.
Collaboration table in the study mezzanine at Sweetwater
Sweetwater’s study lounge is perfect for solo work or group study sessions.
Sweetwater study space with conference table
Sweetwater’s conference tables are the perfect spot for collaborative work.
Sweetwater Clubroom Pink Tile
Kick-back in our Instagram-worthy rooftop lounge and club room.
Sweetwater Club Room to Pool
Sweetwater’s club room opens up to the rooftop pool that overlooks UF campus.
Sweetwater Club room to bar
Enjoy a drink from Daydreamer and take in the view while you study or catch up with friends in Sweetwater’s rooftop lounge.
Image of Sweetwater seating area in the club room
Seating in Sweetwater's club room.
Sweetwater Fitness center
Sweetwater offers a state-of-the-art fitness space full of natural light and perfectly equipped for weight training or a cardio day.
Image of Sweetwater's gym and gym equipment
Cardio machines in Sweetwater’s gym.
Yoga Studio at Sweetwater
Sweetwater’s yoga studio has floor to ceiling windows which flood the space with natural light to elevate your zen experience.
Sweetwater's sauna
Relax in Sweetwater’s spacious sauna found on the building’s top floor.
The Pool at Sweetwater | Gainesville's Newest Student Apartments
Cool off and enjoy the views on Sweetwater’s rooftop pool deck, featuring a hot tub, private cabanas, and a jumbotron and overlooking UF campus.
Ariel view of Sweetwater's rooftop pool deck.
Ariel view of Sweetwater's rooftop pool deck.
Sweetwater Gainesville Student Apartments | Pool Deck
A rooftop pool deck is one of the many luxury amenities available at Sweetwater.
The Pool Deck at Sweetwater | Gainesville's Newest Student Apartments
Sweetwater's rooftop pool deck features stunning views of Gainesville.
Sweetwater Gainesville Student Apartments | Rooftop Seating
Sweetwater's rooftop pool deck features turf areas and seating to soak in the Florida sun.
Living room at Sweetwater
Living area in Sweetwater's model unit.
model unit kitchen and sweetwater
Sweetwater’s meticulously crafted kitchens feature tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops.
Kitchen at Sweetwater
Representative image of kitchen areas at Sweetwater, featuring tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops.
bathroom in sweetwater's model unit
Representative image of bathrooms at Sweetwater.
bedroom in sweetwater's model unit
Representative image of bedrooms at Sweetwater, featuring a full-sized bed, pillow-top mattress and under-bed/stackable dresser drawers.
exterior of sweetwater
Sweetwater exterior
Sweetwater Daydreamer Mezzanine
Sweetwater lounge photo
Sweetwater Lobby Arches
Sweetwater Lobby Birds Eye
Sweetwater Seating Area Nook
Sweetwater daydreamer counter
Sweetwater Daydreamer
Daydreamer Mezzanine at Sweetwater
Sweetwater Cowork
Sweetwater Coworking Space Study
Collaboration table in the study mezzanine at Sweetwater
Sweetwater study space with conference table
Sweetwater Clubroom Pink Tile
Sweetwater Club Room to Pool
Sweetwater Club room to bar
Image of Sweetwater seating area in the club room
Sweetwater Fitness center
Image of Sweetwater's gym and gym equipment
Yoga Studio at Sweetwater
Sweetwater's sauna
The Pool at Sweetwater | Gainesville's Newest Student Apartments
Ariel view of Sweetwater's rooftop pool deck.
Sweetwater Gainesville Student Apartments | Pool Deck
The Pool Deck at Sweetwater | Gainesville's Newest Student Apartments
Sweetwater Gainesville Student Apartments | Rooftop Seating
Living room at Sweetwater
model unit kitchen and sweetwater
Kitchen at Sweetwater
bathroom in sweetwater's model unit
bedroom in sweetwater's model unit

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