TRUE PRIDE OF OWNWERSHIP! Only every so often does a RARE offering like this come along... This European/Mediterranean jewel-box of a home truly exudes taste & charm. Situated on an oversized, corner/end-of-cul-de-sac lot in the desirable ''village'' of Palencia, this 3-BR + den/office, 3-BA estate sits on meticulously maintained lakefront grounds replete with specimen trees & plantings; a heated resort-style saline pool & spa; & a spacious & elegant paver patio and covered lanai. The ultimate privacy seeker's refuge: Enjoy a lush, unusually expansive side yard and interior garden with elegant four-tiered fountain, which creates a dramatic focal point from the interior of the home, as well. A fragrant Ylang Ylang tree, Gardenias, Hibiscus and Bird of Paradise accentuate the landscape. Fully gated yard boasts state-of-the-art landscape lighting & hidden surround sound systems. Watch the water fowl dive into the lake and enjoy majestic sunsets while you luxuriate in a pool accented by a lion-head water feature and carved rosettes and tranquil spillover waterfall from the raised spa.

Behold a jasmine-latticed espalier as you enter a chandelier-ed grand foyer that beckons you into a the dramatic living space exalted by a volume, triple-trayed ceiling and Palladian & bay-styled windows. Highly polished Saturnia flooring leads you past a sunken bar area; dining area; & eat-in, gourmet kitchen...& into a refined living room accented by custom, wooden, built-in cabinetry. Special attention was taken in selecting all the exquisite LED lighting/fixtures/sconces/switches; paddle fans; & window treatments.

Just off to the side is an executive office with gorgeous coffered ceiling, custom valances and drapes. AT&T Fiber Optic Cable deployed & connected inside all of house and directly to Office for uninterrupted connectivity, and blazing fast download and upload speeds. Sonance Surround Sound System in living areas & Sonance Outdoor Surround audio system for pool, patio and landscape controlled through SONOS.

A well appointed master bedroom suite includes motorized Roman shades, custom valances and drapes. His and hers fitted closets and master bath with dual sinks; Jacuzzi tub; separate water closet with toilet & bidet; separate mosaic-tiled shower -- punctuated by an elegant coral chandelier. The front, third bedroom has 3 Palladian-style, high impact windows installed with custom-fitted Plantation shutters.

IMMACULATE 2-car garage also has installed LED panel lighting

& has a designated space for a golf cart.  High-end impact garage door is key coded and also on WiFi and can be operated by smartphone via an app.

***WHOLE-HOUSE Generac 45KW generator supplied by 1,000 gallon underground propane tank.***

The list of upgrades is too numerous to include here. ***PLEASE REFER TO DETAILED FEATURES SHEET uploaded as a standalone document in this listing.***

NOTE: This home sells with the lower priced $55K "Sports Membership," but upgrading to the "Golf Membership" may be possible.

--All measurements/info herein is deemed accurate, but neither warranted by Sellers or Broker.--