Southside & Mandarin

Southside & Mandarin

Southside is the largest area of Jacksonville, and features plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment. The quaint area of Mandarin is marked by ancient Spanish draped moss oak trees, beautiful parks, marinas and more water views than any other area in Jacksonville.

Southside is centrally located in Jacksonville and is a bustling business and retail center. The St. Johns Town Center - a 1.1 million-square-foot, open-air lifestyle center- offers innovative new retail, residential, hotel, and dining choices for Jacksonville natives and visitors alike. Just around the corner is Tinseltown; an equally lively area with a movie theater, restaurants, specialty shops, and thriving nightlife. Southside is also home to the Avenues, a large indoor shopping mall.

The Mandarin neighborhood, named for the Mandarin orange in 1830, is on the St. Johns River just south of San Marco. The area was once described as “a tropical paradise” by Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Both Beecher Stowe, and painter Lee Adams once lived here. Mandarin is characterized by its picturesque oak trees hung with Spanish moss and features some of the best views of the St. Johns River in greater Jacksonville. Once an important river port for shipping oranges and other citrus fruit northward, today Mandarin is a blend of residential areas and shopping centers.

Julington Creek Plantation, an unincorporated area of St. John’s County, boarders the southern end of Mandarin. Known as the “Young Ponte Vedra”, Julington Creek’s demographics range from 30 to 50 and has the highest per capita for disposal income. The Julington Creek Plantation Community Development District is a 4,120 acre community with over 100 lakes, 1,200 acres of nature preserve, seven miles of bike and jogging trails, and top rated golf-course. Some of its amenities also include a new $15 million country club-style clubhouse with a state-of-the-art gym, skateboard park, turf football and lacrosse field, four soccer fields, volleyball and four basketball courts, and a full-service restaurant. This high growth area is also home to the highest ranked schools in Florida and are among the top 10 in the country. With over 5,800 residential homes, Julington Creek caters all looking for a higher quality of life.

$1,180,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 2140619 MLS
Situated at the front of a quiet cul-de-sac, this unique lot presents a rare opportunity - nature-infused privacy, combined with waterfront living. Get ready to enjoy sunsets over the St John's River from your living room and pool! 10440 Sylvan Lane West sits under a canopy of majestic live oaks, safely elevated above a navigable canal, leading directly into the St. Johns River. Unlike most homes on the St. Johns, this home does NOT require flood insurance! Enjoy waterfront living, without the premium. The result is thousands in savings annually. Enter through the striking new double front doors to discover the sprawling layout of this newly painted brick ranch. The home's interior features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. In addition, there is a dedicated office, accessed through large sliding barn doors. A large spacious master suite, which is quietly tucked away and separated from the living spaces. A large laundry/mudroom and separate walk-in pantry off of the large open kitchen. The kitchen opens into a dining room with large windows with riverfront views, and brand-new french doors leading out back. Step out into the outdoor entertainer's dream with a large screened pool, outdoor kitchen and expansive pool deck. Bring your boat! Just steps from the back door, discover your very own private boat dock on the navigable canal, where the sellers have added a 15,000 lb automated boat lift. Bring your outdoor entertaining inside, to the large yet cozy living room with additional access to the pool deck. This space is lined with elegant built-in shelving, a brick wood-burning fireplace and a wet-bar. Movie lovers will love the separate dedicated theater room, outfitted for a short-throw cinema projector - in which the 120' screen conveys with the home. Enjoy ample storage with a detached 2-car garage with storage room in the rear - connecting to the house via a covered walkway. Sellers have added luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the living spaces. Fresh paint throughout and a newly painted exterior. The pool pump was replaced last year. Don't miss this rare combination of river access, privacy, and exceptional outdoor amenities -- schedule your showing starting 4/22!

10440 Sylvan Lane W, Jacksonville

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