$1,349,000

Welcome to 287 Vale Drive, where Mediterranean elegance, Dostie craftsmanship, and modern innovation come together in one exceptional Palencia residence. Luxury meets effortless living with extensive smart-home automation, allowing you to control lighting, ceiling fans, heating and cooling, and pool equipment right from your phone. Designed for entertaining, this meticulously maintained home offers four bedrooms, a dedicated office with custom cabinetry, and a spacious flex room currently enjoyed as a wine room. The thoughtfully designed split floor plan offers privacy and flexibility, including a secondary ensuite and two additional bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath. Living spaces flow seamlessly to a fully screened pool and spa, with expansive covered areas for outdoor dining, lounging, and gatherings. From intimate evenings to game-day celebrations, this is a home designed to bring people together. Adding to the home's versatility are separate attached one-car and two-car garages, each with its own entrance. The one-car garage provides convenient access to a private hallway leading to the secondary bedroom with ensuite bath, an appealing arrangement for extended guests, multigenerational living, or anyone who appreciates additional independence and privacy. Extensive improvements complement the home's exceptional design, including two new HVAC systems (2023), fresh interior paint (2025), beautiful flooring with no carpeting throughout, and new hurricane-rated sliding doors in the kitchen and primary bedroom. Custom-built cabinetry in both the dedicated office and oversized laundry room provides exceptional storage and organization, while two whole-home Generac generators offer additional comfort and preparedness and an deep artisan well for irrigation provides for utility savings. The fully screened poolside oasis features a heated saltwater pool and spa, with generous covered spaces for outdoor dining and lounging. Situated on a desirable corner lot along a quiet street, this home offers a wonderful balance of privacy, elegance, and functionality. Beyond the home, Palencia delivers one of Northeast Florida's most desirable resort-style lifestyles. Enjoy clay tennis courts, pickleball, a dedicated fitness center and fitness pool, separate adult and children's pools with waterslide, and poolside food and beverage service. Optional golf and social club memberships offer even more opportunities for recreation, connection, and entertainment. From mornings on the courts to afternoons poolside and evenings entertaining at home, 287 Vale offers more than an exceptional residence. It's a lifestyle designed to be enjoyed.