Presenting 198 Parkside Drive in Palencia, built and designed by Richard R. Dostie, this Craftsman style home has over 2,900 square feet and is perfectly located on over a quarter acre that backs up to the neighborhood preserve. The Royal Vilano floor plan is ideal for those who like to entertain friends and family, with a large, upgraded kitchen that looks out over the living room and a separate den / office space that's great for family movie night. The expansive first floor master suite has wonderful backyard views, walk-in closet, his / her sinks, and a walk-in shower with separate tub. The first floor also includes 3 other guest bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, laundry area, and a 3-car garage. Upstairs you'll find a large 19x13 fifth bedroom and another full bathroom, a perfect space to use a guest suite. The exterior of the home has covered front and back porches, and lots of privacy in the backyard with plenty of room for a pool. The Palencia community was designed with nature in mind and has lots of walking trails, boardwalks, and sidewalks in the shade of beautiful North Florida hard woods. There is a plethora of resort style amenities afforded to community residents which include; a fitness center, aerobics room, playgrounds, pools, security gate, tennis, and pickleball. This is North Florida living at its finest.