EXTERIOR

* Roof replaced 2 years ago;

* Large, heated, salt-water pool w/hot tub virtually maintenance free (salt-water system doesn't burn your eyes or damage your skin, can go in immediately after salt treatments, significantly less upkeep and fewer chemicals - installed 2006, pool resurfaced 2004, gas heater replaced 2004);

* Wooden playground by Creative Playthings w/playhouse, rockwall, monkeybars, sandbox, kid-sized picnic table, and 3-positions for swings (installed 2 years ago);

* Storage shed less than 2 years old;

* Mature landscaping with oak trees, ligustrums, philodendrons, large date palms, sago palm, ferns, lilies in backyard and RainBird irrigation throughout front and back yards;

* Full-sized, adjustable basketball goal cemented on driveway in front yard w/built-in overhead lights for night-time play;

* Beautiful shade tree with low maintenance landscape and ligustrums in front yard;

* Additional, seperate gated area for boat or RV storage.

  INTERIOR

* New Trane air conditioning unit w/digital thermostat replaced 1 year ago;

* 3/2/2 with 2103 sq ft (not including garage) with laminate wood flooring and tile throughout;

* Large open, split floor plan with foyer, formal dining, wet bar, eat-in kitchen w/large pantry, very large family room w/vaulted ceilings & brick fireplace;

* Spacious bedrooms - master w/walk-in closet and bathroom w/double sinks and garden tub; secondary has direct access to 2nd bathroom; and third has large closet;

* New Kenmore Elite refrigerator w/pull-out freezer on bottom (less than a year old) w/Culligan reverse osmosis water filtration for the ice maker and water dispenser;

* Hot water heater replaced in 2005;

* Garage has laundry area, work bench, new garage door (2006) and motor (2007), and attic access with pull-down stairs.

There is NOT a required Home Owners' Association fee; however, they do send a letter at the beginning of the year asking that each home owner contribute towards the upkeep of the neighborhood (entrances, ponds, etc.).  It is optional.  This year it was $75.

 NEARBY SURROUNDING AREA

 This beautiful and comfortable home in Mandarin is zoned for top-rated schools and is within walking distance to a nearby park that includes trails, playgrounds, fishing dock, boat ramp, tennis courts, and more! The neighborhood is well maintained with sidewalks and street lights.