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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,559 sqft
Price per Sqft $238
Subdivision Kensington
MLS Listing ID 2140417
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
HOA Fees $1,024/ann
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 2009
Annual Tax Amount $334
Lot Size 0.750 Acres
Acres 0.75
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)
Property Description
This expansive 5-bedroom, 4-bath home offers over 3,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, including a dedicated office and a versatile upstairs loft with full bath--perfect as a guest suite, theater room, or bonus space complete with surround sound and built-in cabinetry with wine cooler.
The main living areas feature soaring ceilings, crown molding, plantation shutters, and a cozy gas fireplace, all centered around a beautifully appointed kitchen with granite countertops, gas cooktop, and newly updated appliances including a refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher.
The oversized owner's suite is a true retreat, showcasing a tray ceiling, dual California walk-in closets, additional built-in wardrobes, a clawfoot soaking tub beneath a chandelier, and a separate shower with dual shower heads.
Step outside to a fully fenced, resort-style backyard designed for entertaining. Enjoy the screened lanai with custom coffered ceiling, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with built-in gas grill, and a custom gas fireplace--all overlooking a heated saltwater pool just one year old, set against a peaceful preserve backdrop.
This home is loaded with efficiency upgrades, including fully paid-off solar panels, gas water heater, whole-house water filtration system, and dual irrigation wells--significantly reducing monthly utility costs.
Additional highlights include a paver driveway, fresh interior paint, and built-in garage storage that conveys.
Located in the sought-after Kensington community--featuring just 299 homes, low HOA, NO CDD fees, and excellent amenities--this home offers convenient access to Publix, A-rated schools, Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and the beaches.
This is a rare opportunity to own a spacious, feature-rich home with an incredible outdoor living experience in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods.
Location
State FL
County St. Johns
Community Kensington
Area 312-Palencia Area
Direction From I-95, take Exit 323 (International Golf Pkwy) and head east. Turn right onto SR-16, then turn into Kensington. Continue on Battersea Dr--727 will be on your right.
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Built-in Features, Butler Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Guest Suite, His and Hers Closets, Jack and Jill Bath, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Primary Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Gas
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace Yes
Laundry In Unit, Lower Level, Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Outdoor Kitchen
Parking Features Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence Fenced, Back Yard, Wrought Iron
Pool In Ground, Fenced, Gas Heat, Heated, Pool Sweep, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Propane
Amenities Available Park
View Pool, Protected Preserve, Trees/Woods
Porch Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Total Parking Spaces 3
Garage Yes
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Wooded
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public, Well
Architectural Style Traditional
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Palencia
Middle Schools Pacetti Bay
High Schools Allen D. Nease
Others
HOA Fee Include Maintenance Grounds
Senior Community No
Tax ID 0717620390
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Virtual Tour https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/92f260f6-7591-4f6f-992e-1cc44b415ca4?setAttribution=mls&wl=true&initialViewType=pano&utm_source=dashboard