Fall in love with this unique one-story home the minute you enter the large brick courtyard, accented with real wood shutters, stacked stone, and quaint dormers. This is Florida living at its best! This custom David Weekley 4 bedroom/3.5 bath has 3,454 SF in an open layout with high ceilings and bright windows. Ready to entertain? The sellers recently updated the HUGE kitchen with appliances and gorgeous Quartzite countertops. The generous back porch has a pergola plus a large screened lanai with a preserve view and room for a pool. Private office at the front of the house. Large master bedroom has a walk-in closet with built-in shelving, and separate tub/shower. Other recent upgrades: stone fireplace, tile floors, roof, exterior paint, garage floor paint. Palencia is gated, master planned community that is amenity rich. There are multiple parks and nature trails, including a boardwalk to the intracoastal where you can walk or fish. There are 3 pools and a gym, with free childwatch and exercise classes, a dog park, and 10 clay tennis courts and 2 pickleball courts. All of these amenities come with your CDD fee. You can join the Palencia club as a social or golf member and enjoy events and fine dining. Palencia is close to shopping with a Publix at the front entrance, several restaurants, hair salons, nail salons, an elementary school, and so much more. About a 15-20 minute drive to the city of St. Augustine and Vilano Beach.