189 Gourd Island Way, Saint Johns, FL 32259

**$5000 in closing costs from lender + seller!!! Welcome to this exquisite 4-bedroom home with a huge loft/bonus room, perfectly situated on a premium lot at the end of a cul-de-sac, next to a pond and wooded preserve. This home is in the safe and intimate neighborhood of Brookside Preserve and offers the ideal blend of luxury and convenience, with easy access to I-95 and NO CDD FEES!! Located in the highly sought-after Liberty Pines Academy and Beachside High School school zone, part of the #1 school district, your family will enjoy top-tier education options. This 1-year old, better-than-new home is designed with comfort and style in mind, including many upgrades/extras such as 9' ceilings and plantation shutters and lever door knobs throughout, a bedroom downstairs, and a full bath with a large walk-in shower. Upstairs is a large loft/bonus room, 3 more bedrooms and 2 more full baths with upgraded cabinets and quartz countertops separate walk-in shower, and dual vanities Two of the walk-in closets have custom designed wood shelves providing extra storage/flexibility. The downstairs laundry room is equipped with soft-close custom cabinets and a new washer and dryer. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, with upgraded cabinets, large sink with garbage disposal, custom-built walk-in pantry, breakfast bar with quartz countertop, stone backsplash, complemented by high-end KitchenAid appliances including a large built-in oven, stovetop, microwave. Enjoy the ambiance c