Show-stopping custom Cornerstone POOL home on a prime 0.54-acre lot with preserve views in the gated Markland community, offering desirable single-story living! Set on a cul-de-sac street, this executive home is an entertainer's dream, featuring a 3-car garage & an incredible backyard oasis complete with a birdcage-screened heated saltwater pool, huge covered lanai & outdoor kitchen! Inside, you'll find 12-foot ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring, 5'' baseboards, plantation shutters, elegant lighting, crown molding and large windows that flood the space with natural light. The living room shines with a beautiful coffered ceiling with wood trim and an electric fireplace - perfect for cozy evenings. The gourmet kitchen boasts a stunning quartz waterfall edge Island, double-stacked soft-close cabinets, porcelain farmhouse sink & butler's pantry with wine chiller. The primary bedroom offers plenty of space & natural light, door to the lanai & his/hers walk-in closets. The luxurious ensuite makes a statement with dual vanities & custom tiled shower with dual shower heads & entrances.  The secondary bedrooms are spacious, including one with its own ensuite - perfect for guests/teens. You'll also love the private office with double glass doors and an upgraded fan. The expansive covered lanai is perfect for hosting friends/family, relaxing or simply enjoying a cool drink by the pool while taking in serene preserve views. The fully fenced backyard provides plenty of room for kids and pets to play or even to add a garden. Additional upgrades include a smart thermostat, plumbing for a water softener, large gas water heater and plenty of curb appeal. This premium lot is located next to community green space. Take advantage of Markland's world-class amenities: a resort-style pool, fitness center, kayak launch, dog park and sports courts. All of this just minutes from shopping & dining, I-95, & Downtown St. Augustine. Zoned for top-rated St. Johns County schools. Don't miss out - this beauty won't last long!