REFINED SOUTHERN ELEGANCE, 1.7 ACRES, GATED BLUE SPRING RESERVE, SCREEN-ENCLOSED POOL, and LESS THAN A MILE TO THE TURNPIKE — this 5-BEDROOM CUSTOM ESTATE offers the rare combination of PRIVACY, SCALE, and CONVENIENCE with nearly 5, 000 SQ FT of beautifully designed living space backed by a 300-ACRE NATURE PRESERVE. Beneath majestic oaks and surrounded by serene conservation views, the property makes an immediate impression with a PAVER-ACCENTED DRIVEWAY, TIMeless FAÇADE, CEDAR-SHAKE ACCENTS, DEEP WRAPAROUND PORCH, and OVERSIZED 2.5-CAR GARAGE.Inside, MODERN CRAFTSMANSHIP is on full display through COFFERED CEILINGS, CROWN MOLDING, WAINSCOTING, a NEUTRAL PALETTE, and ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT throughout. The CHEF’S KITCHEN is built to impress with a 5-BURNER GAS COOKTOP, DOUBLE OVENS, PREP ISLAND WITH SINK, BUTLER’S PANTRY, and GRANITE COUNTERS, all opening seamlessly to a SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM anchored by an ELECTRIC FIREPLACE and FRENCH DOORS to the pool area. A WET BAR and WINE NOOK add even more flexibility for entertaining. The PRIMARY SUITE serves as a true retreat with DIRECT POOL ACCESS, TRAY CEILING, CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSET, and a SPA-INSPIRED BATH featuring a SOAKING TUB and DUAL WALK-IN SHOWERS. Upstairs, you’ll find FOUR ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS, each with a WALK-IN CLOSET, plus TWO FULL BATHS, a LOFT, and a BONUS/GAME ROOM WITH WET BAR. Step outside to enjoy YEAR-ROUND FLORIDA LIVING with a SCREEN-ENCLOSED POOL AND LANAI, BUILT-IN GRILL, HALF BATH, and peaceful WETLAND VIEWS. Additional highlights include TWO NEWER HVAC SYSTEMS, TWO TANKLESS WATER HEATERS, a WHOLE-HOUSE GENERATOR, WINDOW TINTING, FENCED DOG RUN, and a CUSTOM PET NOOK beneath the staircase. For buyers skimming the highlights: this is REFINED SOUTHERN ELEGANCE in GATED BLUE SPRING RESERVE on 1.7 ACRES, with a SCREEN-ENCLOSED POOL, NATURE PRESERVE VIEWS, nearly 5, 000 SQ FT, and LESS THAN A MILE TO THE TURNPIKE for quick access to ORLANDO, DISNEY, and the airport.