A residence like no other, this elegant European-inspired estate is nestled among towering oaks, situated on a spacious .79 acre marsh front lot in Palencia.

Constructed by Cottage Home Company, this custom-built home was exquisitely designed with extensive attention to every detail.

Outfitted with the finest finishes throughout, this 5-bedroom, 5-bath home boasts over 5200 SF of luxurious living space & over 150 feet of marsh frontage. Offering captivating marsh-to-intracoastal views from nearly every room, comfort & elegance blend effortlessly here.

Enter through double iron doors to an elegant foyer with intricate floor-to-ceiling paneling & a soaring 26' ceiling. The expansive open floor plan offers abundant natural light & panoramic marsh views throughout the main living spaces.

Downstairs, the family room showcases wood beams & a tiled fireplace wall complete with a reclaimed wood mantle. French doors open to a covered travertine lanai, where panoramic marsh views stretch behind the heated saltwater pool & spa.

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. Recently updated with Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, Italian marble backsplash, copper apron sink & coordinating deVOL pot filler & faucet, this kitchen is exquisite in both design and detail.

Downstairs finds three full bedrooms, plus a library. Ideal for multi-generational living, there's a guest wing with separate access from outside that leads into an en-suite guest bedroom, as well as an additional bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, connecting through to the cabana bath.

The library is the perfect place to unwind, with its color-drenched walls, gas fireplace, and built-in bookcases.

The owners' wing completes the first floor with a spacious bedroom, curved bow window, private outdoor access & an oversized walk-in closet. French doors lead into a spa-like bathroom with a decorative tile accent wall, marble floors, split vanities, a freestanding tub & a walk-through shower.

An eye-catching wrought-iron staircase leads to two bedrooms, two baths, and a bonus room, complete with a covered balcony affording sweeping views of the intracoastal & the most stunning sunsets.

You'll find unparalleled craftsmanship and rich appointments throughout, including European white oak flooring, marble & quartzite countertops, intricate woodwork, wooden beams, Marvin casement windows, designer lighting, custom window treatments, smooth ceilings & walls, 8 ft solid-core doors, & custom closets. M

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, outfitted with epoxy flooring, overhead storage racks, wall cabinetry, and shelving.

Located within the gates of Palencia, this home is perfectly positioned 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, three community pools, lighted clay tennis & pickle ball courts, sports fields, fitness trails, and a boardwalk leading to the intracoastal. There is no better place to call home.