$1,298,000

Situated on a private, nearly half-acre lot, this custom-built pool home is surrounded by natural landscape and towering oaks. This ideal open-concept floor plan offers six bedrooms, a first-floor bonus room, and over 3,900 square feet of living space. The spacious family room features 22-foot ceilings, second-story transom windows, built-in bookcases, and a gas fireplace. A slider door opens to a covered screened lanai overlooking the pool and preserve. The kitchen boasts crisp white cabinetry, a contrasting 9' island breakfast bar, a sunny eat-in dining space & a butler's pantry. Built for year-round indoor-outdoor entertaining, this thoughtfully designed floor plan flows effortlessly, with outdoor access from the family room, breakfast room & primary suite. Upstairs, you'll find a loft nook, four spacious bedrooms & two full bathrooms. Move-in ready, this home was freshly painted inside with new carpet added in the downstairs bedrooms. Outside, you'll find covered front and back porches, a heated saltwater pool and spa, and a fully fenced backyard with a well for irrigation. The attractive colonial exterior features low-maintenance Hardie siding, decorative shutters, a side- entry 3-car garage, and an extended paver driveway. Offering unmatched privacy & a premier location within the community, homes like this one rarely become available. Located in the sought-after gated community of Palencia, home to world-class amenities, an A-rated Elementary school & a championship Arthur Hills-designed golf course. Residents enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, three community pools, lighted clay tennis courts, pickleball, sports fields, pocket parks, fitness trails, and a boardwalk leading to the Intracoastal.