Enjoy the ease of maintenance-free living in this beautifully upgraded patio home in St. Andrews East at The Plantation Golf & Country Club, where exterior care is fully handled so you can focus on enjoying the Florida lifestyle. The association covers exterior insurance from the drywall out, including wind coverage, along with roof reserves, exterior painting, lawn care, pest control, termite prevention, two community pools, a resident-run clubhouse, and full community management-offering true ...Enjoy the ease of maintenance-free living in this beautifully upgraded patio home in St. Andrews East at The Plantation Golf & Country Club, where exterior care is fully handled so you can focus on enjoying the Florida lifestyle. The association covers exterior insurance from the drywall out, including wind coverage, along with roof reserves, exterior painting, lawn care, pest control, termite prevention, two community pools, a resident-run clubhouse, and full community management-offering true peace of mind with no CDD fee.This thoughtfully designed home is filled with upgrades and architectural detail, including crown molding, tray ceilings, and elegant arches and columns that define the dining and living spaces within the open floor plan. Expansive pocketing sliding glass doors seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living, opening to an oversized lanai with both covered and open areas-perfect for enjoying year-round lake views and Florida's beautiful weather. Plantation shutters are featured throughout, while the primary suite showcases an electric window shade to fully capture the tranquil lake backdrop.The spacious kitchen is the heart of the home, offering an abundance of cream-colored cabinetry, granite countertops, a center island, stainless steel appliances including an induction cooktop and double wall ovens, a breakfast bar, and a charming eat-in nook framed by a bay window. The oversized pantry features custom wood shelving for exceptional storage.The primary suite is a private retreat with peaceful lake views, two walk-in closets with custom organizers, dual sinks, and a walk-in shower. A generously sized den offers flexibility as a home office or additional guest space, while the guest suite is tucked away with its own private bath and walk-in closet for added privacy. A convenient half bath adds functionality for guests, making this home as practical as it is beautiful.Additional features include a whole-house central vacuum system, water softener, oversized garage, and a new water heater in 2024. Impact windows and clear shutters for the sliding glass doors make this home storm-ready with ease.Optional membership to The Plantation Golf & Country Club enhances the lifestyle even further, offering access to two 18-hole championship golf courses, 13 Har-Tru tennis courts, six pickleball courts, bocce ball, a fitness center, Jr. Olympic pool, and exceptional dining and social events.Perfectly located just minutes from Gulf beaches, shopping, dining, Wellen Park Downtown, the Atlanta Braves Spring Training Stadium, and easy access to I-75, this home is simply perfect and delivers the very best of Florida living.