729 Village Grande Dr Nocatee, FL N/A

This nearly-new home comes with a unique lifestyle in the master-planned community of Nocatee. It has great curb appeal with a two-car garage and covered entrance porch leading into the single-story home. Inside, a series of well-planned rooms allows everyone to enjoy their own private space, watch TV, or come together in the open great room. The foyer has doors to a useful mud room, laundry and bonus room/home office as well as a bedroom and full bathroom with a shower over the tub. Wood-look tile flooring leads into the spacious great room. It's the hub of the home with an open dining area and gourmet kitchen. Quartz countertops and a full range of stainless steel appliances put everything within easy reach for busy cooks. The island breakfast bar will be the gathering point at the start of each day and provides a demarcation between the kitchen and sitting area. There's a separate media room, second bedroom and half bath on one side of the home and a generous master suite on the other. A large walk-in closet leads to the master bathroom, which boasts double vanities, a soaking tub and a separate shower. Outdoor living, dining and entertaining can be enjoyed in the covered lanai leading to the rear yard. Nocatee is all about lifestyle with white picket fences and tree-lined streets creating an "Old Towne" ambiance. Miles of nature trails and pristine lakes encourage cycling and hiking around the neighborhood. There's a clubhouse, fitness center and multiple sports fields along with playgrounds, resort-style pools and a water park. Surrounded by preserve, it's one of Florida's most popular lifestyle communities with a clutch of awards to prove it. Families will appreciate this coastal community being in the No. 1 school district with beaches, golf courses and business parks nearby in downtown Jacksonville.