Supplements: with intricate floor to ceiling paneling & a soaring 26' ceiling.The open floor plan offers abundant natural light & exposes stunning marsh to intracoastal views throughout each of the main living spaces. An eye-catching wrought iron staircase leads to two bedrooms, two baths and a bonus room complete with an expansive covered balcony affording sweeping views of the intracoastal & the most stunning sunsets. Downstairs the family room showcases wooden beams on the ceiling & a decorative tiled fireplace wall complete with a reclaimed wooden mantle. French doors open out to a covered travertine lanai as panoramic views surround as you gaze across the heated saltwater pool & spa onto the marsh. Inside, the chef's kitchen boasts stacked inset cabinetry, a 9' island breakfast bar, concealed walk-in pantry & state-of-the-art Wolf appliances including: a six-burner gas range w/ double ovens, microwave drawer & a built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator. Downstairs finds 3 full bedrooms plus a library. For extended stay guests, there's an en-suite guest room with separate access from outside the first floor as well as an additional bedroom with vaulted ceiling & accent beam, connecting through to the cabana bath. Nearby finds the library with a dark hand-troweled Venetian plaster fireplace, built-in bookcases & a vaulted ceiling complete with wood ceiling beam. The owners' wing completes the first floor with a spacious bedroom, curved bow window & an oversized walk-in closet. French doors lead into a spa-like master bathroom with stunning tile accent wall, marble floors, split vanities, freestanding tub & a walk-through shower. You'll find unparalleled craftsmanship and rich appointments throughout such as European white oak flooring, marble & quartz countertops, intricate woodwork, wooden beams, black Marvin casement windows, designer lighting, custom window treatments, smooth ceilings & 8 ft solid doors. A walk-through butler's pantry leads back to a mudroom & walk-in laundry room offering upper & lower cabinetry, hanging space, a folding counter & laundry sink. A covered breezeway connects to the detached side-entry 3 car garage & there's a circular drive for additional parking. Located within the gates of Palencia this home is perfectly positioned, set back under a canopy of ancient oaks, this home's exterior is truly just as striking as its interior. Located on one of the most coveted streets in Palencia, Hickory Hill Drive, privacy abounds as you're surrounded by natural landscape & abundant marsh front wildlife. Offering access to world-class amenities & a championship Arthur Hills designed golf course. Palencia residents enjoy a fitness center, 3 community pools, lighted clay tennis & pickle ball courts, sports fields, fitness trails and a boardwalk leading to the intracoastal. It's truly the perfect place to call home.