House in Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Palm Beach Country Estates, 8825 159th Ct N

A rare opportunity to acquire a unique waterfront property, bordering, and with direct access to, the Ocean to Lake Greenway, via the Bluegill Trail, in the highly desirable community of Palm Beach Country Estates, providing a privileged entrée to an active outdoor lifestyle. This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home, with 2,482 square feet of living area under air (3,995 total), is located alongside the largest natural corridor in Florida, with some72 miles of trails, connecting 6 parks and preserves. The 665 acre adjacent Riverbend Park, with an abundance of wildlife, including the Loxahatchee River, is Florida's first Federally designated Wild and Scenic River. As owner, this is your backyard. The property comprises of the 3 story main house, a 2 horse stable, and a storage outbuilding, set in 1.9 acres of natural landscape, including a fish inhabited, fresh water pond, surrounded by mature cypress trees. A fire pit and BBQ patio area complete the outdoor setting. The home boasts a large second floor living room, with stone fireplace, vaulted wood beam ceiling and tall clerestory windows, opening to a huge screened porch, with views to Riverbend Park, sunset colors reflecting in the evening water. Master bedroom and guest bedroom, both with en suite bathrooms. Open kitchen and dining area, with free standing tiled counter. Dual pantry /china closets. Laundry room, walk in pantry and office space, covered carport, hobby/workshop area. High end hot tub. New cedar shake roof (partial). Hardie board siding. High quality well water (city supply fully available), septic tank sewer system. Hurricane shutters, clear and accordion. The freedom of no HOA! There is an integral first floor 'accessory suite' for a potential mother-in-law or office space, providing ample opportunity to renovate, customize or expand the home to suit your family's needs. For those desiring an active outdoor, nature loving lifestyle, you will find yourself at the core of an area of natural beauty, offering you a choice of hiking, cycling, kayaking, horse-riding, even star gazing (there's little light pollution here) right from your back door. This location is within easy reach of I-95, the elegant shops and restaurants of Palm Beach Gardens, and the beach and Juno Pier are only minutes away. This home conveys an air of rural tranquility, with private access to nature and outdoor activities, all within reach of the amenities of city life and beaches. Bring your horse!