Exquisite style and craftsmanship found in this custom lakefront modern farmhouse completed in 2017 by The Cottage Home Company-a top 5 builder in Northeast Florida known for its high-end finishes, unique design, and quality construction. Designer finishes and upgrades include: new Villa Borghese French Oak flooring (2018) throughout living areas and the downstairs study, wall-to-wall seagrass in the master, downstairs guest suite, and upstairs, a brand new (summer 2019) custom-designed saltwater pool with TimberTech sun deck, limestone decking, $35k of professionally designed and installed landscaping (2019), a MosquitoNix misting system that allows for 24/7/365 outdoor enjoyment, stacking PGT sliding doors from the family room to the lanai (2019), Hunter Douglas shutters and remote/automatic shades (2018), LED recessed lighting and Decora dimmer switches (2018), remote-operated Phantom Screen (2018) on the lanai, and a whole-home surge protector (2019). Enjoy stunning views of a 15-acre lake and beautiful sunrises and sunsets from almost every room! Dinners in the casual dining room feature views of wildlife and a gorgeous amber glow as the sunsets on the lake beyond your window! A gourmet kitchen fit for any chef is fully equipped with a 36-inch Bosch gas cooktop, Bosch wall oven/microwave, a Bosch dishwasher, KitchenAid French-door refrigerator (2018), stainless apron-farm sink, and custom antique white soft close cabinets and drawers. A large walk-in pantry has plenty of space for dry storage, and a day foyer allows for easy access from the garage with a built-in drop zone and a large laundry room with upper cabinets and a deep wash sink. The oversized three-car garage has a separate 13x15 workshop area additionally, the Paver courtyard driveway is oversized to accommodate all your parking needs. The downstairs master suite has views of the lake, access to the pool and lanai, Hunter Douglas remote shades with blackout shades, an ensuite with two vanities, a soaking tub, a walk-in closet, and an oversized walk-in shower. An additional guest bedroom with enSuite bath is downstairs and a beautiful office (5th bedroom) with a custom molding feature wall and views of the lake and backyard. The view is amazing any time of the day -- the sunrise is stunning, and the sunsets are breathtaking as the amber glow shimmers on the lake! The wildlife is fascinating! Dozens of species of birds descend on the lake and call Markland home on their way to and from the North. Ducks raise families, and fish jump about year-round! Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms that share a bathroom and a large media room with access through French doors to a huge balcony where you can sit and watch all the birds and ducks on the lake! There is also a large storage closet upstairs that is perfect for holiday decorations that you don't want to put int the attic. Additional upgrades include: designer Benjamin Moore paint inside (2018), custom wall moldings, crown molding, outlets in the baseboards (living areas), custom draperies, custom light-fixtures throughout (2018-2019), marble fireplace tile (2018), and so much more! Markland is a boutique gated community just East of i95 with easy/quick access to Jacksonville and St. Augustine. The new Durbin Town Center is 15 mins north on i95, and historic St. Augustine, including local restaurants and shopping, is 15 mins south on US1. Resort amenities include a fitness center, zero-entry leisure pool, cabanas, kayak launch, manned-guard shack, pockets parks, a dog park, and event space at the Manor House! Request a full feature list and a private showing!