218 SOPHIA Terrace

St. Augustine, FL 32095

Timeless elegance meets quality construction on an executive, private lot in gated golf & tennis community PALENCIA. This stunning, well-maintained custom POOL home with spa and outdoor kitchen is nestled on a serene preserve. Outstanding features make arriving at 218 Sophia Terrace special, as the home has a circular driveway with extra parking and a three-car garage. A porch awaits, perfect for cozy chairs, and then you step into a two-story grand foyer. New wide-plank hardwood flooring is throughout most of the downstairs. When you walk through the solid-wood double doors, you are greeted with a view of the formal dining and living room and straight ahead, the pool/spa/grilling area/large yard is visible. It's a true outdoor oasis! The kitchen is spacious with seating for 8 at the counter plus a quaint breakfast nook with a double-sided fireplace. Stainless appliances and a gas cooktop make cooking a delight. Multiple sliding glass doors brighten this area, where a built-in bookcase feature wall brings drama and function to the great room. This nearly 4,000 sf home has 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, but a dedicated study on the main floor could be a FIFTH bedroom as it has a closet, windows and it has a door to the front porch as well. The master bedroom is elegant, with high, tray ceilings, hardwood floors, a large bathroom with tile shower and jacuzzi tub. Also downstairs is a guest suite/bath combo in the back of the home, allowing for privacy. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, and a large bonus room with pocket doors. Each room has oversized, walk-in closets. Upgrades include: New HVAC systems, new hardwood flooring, new carpet, a completely resurfaced pool with stacked stone accents, painted pool deck, epoxy garage coating, tankless water heater, water softener and reverse osmosis drinking water system, roof 7 years old. All of this, within the luxury community of Palencia full of amenities and its scenic walking trails, gym with classes, heated lap pool, tennis & pickle ball courts, championship golf club, and top-rated Elementary School, as well as convenience to historic downtown St Augustine. Neighborhood entrance has coffee shops, a Publix, salons, UPS, and restaurants. Don't miss the opportunity to own this exceptional home in one of St. Augustine's most sought-after communities.

Listing courtesy of ALEXIS McDANIEL of EXP REALTY LLC



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