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$899,000

Built in 2021 and exceptionally maintained, this exquisite residence offers the rare combination of newer construction, custom-home quality, and true move-in readiness within the gates of Markland. Located in Wolfe Pointe among a collection of distinctive Arthur Rutenberg Homes, this thoughtfully modified AR Homes Aruba floorplan delivers sophisticated single-level living, beautiful lake-to-preserve views, and a level of craftsmanship and finish that stands apart. Inside, the home feels bright, open, and beautifully connected. Expansive living spaces flow effortlessly toward the outdoors through stacking glass doors, including a dramatic 90-degree corner slider that opens the casual dining area to the extended screened lanai. The result is a home designed equally well for everyday living and entertaining. At its heart is a spectacular gourmet kitchen featuring custom cabinetry with illuminated display uppers, quartz countertops, a generous island, 36-inch natural gas cooktop, wall oven, and microwave. Tucked discreetly behind the cabinetry is a hidden walk-in pantry with extensive shelving and space for a full-size refrigerator--an exceptional combination of form, function, and storage. The primary suite is a private retreat overlooking the garden and lake, complemented by a beautifully appointed, spa-like ensuite bath with an expansive walk-in shower, dual shower heads, oversized custom vanities, and two spacious walk-in closets. A separate guest suite with its own ensuite bath and walk-in closet provides privacy and comfort for visitors, while an additional bedroom and full bath offer even more flexibility. A separate flex space with glass doors can easily serve as a den, home office, media room, or additional sleeping space, allowing the home to adapt to the way you live. Outside, an extended screened paver lanai overlooks a peaceful lake-to-preserve setting framed by a magnificent mature oak. The spacious homesite also offers room to add a pool, creating the opportunity to further customize the outdoor living experience while preserving the home's beautiful natural backdrop. Additional highlights include a generously sized laundry room with extensive cabinetry and workspace, along with an oversized courtyard-entry oversized two-car garage offering abundant storage and a dedicated workshop area. Beyond the home, Markland offers an impressive resort-style lifestyle with more than 15 acres of lakes, a kayak launch, beach-entry pool with cabanas, fitness center, Manor House, and an active calendar of community events. Newer, beautifully maintained, thoughtfully customized, and ready to enjoy from day one, 514 Latrobe Avenue delivers the quality of an AR Homes residence without the wait of building new.

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2161851 MLS

514 Latrobe Avenue, St. Augustine

$975,000

There's nothing else like it in Markland and the moment you pull up, you'll know it. This Cornerstone custom built home is pure French Provincial: a steep, multi-pitched roofline, tall arched windows, board-and-batten shutters, & a standing-seam metal portico over the entry. It's the kind of elevation you slow down for. In a community of beautiful homes, this one stands in a class by itself. And it has the setting to match. The home is positioned to take in the entire unobstructed lake, not a sliver, not an angle, the full width of the water & it faces due west. It's the one thing a home can't add later: a true, full, west-facing lakefront that can't be built, bought next door, or ever taken away. Step through the double glass doors & the lake is already yours, framed dead-center through a wall of triple sliders, fitted with electric shades, that runs the width of the great room. The kitchen is built to be used & shown off in equal measure: a professional Wolf gas range, a Frigidaire Professional built-in refrigerator, a big quartz island with a farmhouse sink with seating for 5, & lighted glass-front cabinets. A dedicated beverage station adds a dual-zone wine fridge, a bar sink with its own reverse-osmosis filtration, & a walk-in pantry just beyond. A custom banquette with built-in storage tucks into the breakfast nook, facing the water, & a gas fireplace anchors the family room. The split floor plan is as smart as it is comfortable: the master's suite is privately set apart, oversized, & wakes up to the lake, with a beautifully finished bath with a frameless glass shower with a bench & dual rainfall heads & a long double vanity. On the other side, 2 oversized guest bedrooms share a full bath with dual sinks, while the 3rd oversized guest bedroom enjoys its own private en-suite that doubles as the future pool bath, ideal for guests, in-laws, or a teenager who wants their own space. Every bedroom has a walk-in closet. Up front, a handsome office with wainscoting, a storage window seat, & French doors gives you a real place to work. Out back, the screened lanai is the seat this whole house was built around. Beyond it, a 93-foot homesite runs unbroken to the water's edge, room to design the pool of your dreams, with a bath already in place to serve it. Inside, the finishes hold up to the view: quartz counters throughout, wide-plank luxury vinyl with no carpet anywhere, 8-foot doors with upgraded hardware, soft-close cabinetry, plantation shutters, crown molding, a water softener, a 3-car garage & a laundry room with upper cabinets & a sink. All of it sits behind the gates of Markland, one of Northeast Florida's most sought-after addresses, amenities include a resort-style pool, pickleball & basketball, a fitness center, a playground, & a dog park, all zoned for St. Johns County's top-rated schools. Plenty of homes in Markland look out on the water. Almost none stand apart the way this one does, a true French Provincial original, facing west over a lake that's yours from the moment the door opens.

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2144754 MLS

184 Kirkside Avenue, St. Augustine