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.

$560,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 2158843 MLS
Welcome home to a rare opportunity in Stillwater Golf and Country Club, a 55+ active adult community in St. Johns, Florida, where thoughtful upgrades meet an unbeatable water to golf course view. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home reflects true pride of ownership and a level of craftsmanship rarely found on the market. The thoughtful layout includes a dedicated office, ideal for working from home or a quiet retreat, along with a flex room tucked between two of the bedrooms, ready to serve as a playroom, den, home gym, or guest space to fit your needs. Step inside to discover custom closets throughout, including a fully outfitted pantry, offering effortless organization at every turn. The laundry room is elevated with custom cabinetry, while the garage impresses with built in cabinets, overhead storage, and a professional grade floor coating that is as functional as it is polished. The heart of the home invites you to unwind and entertain in style. A custom coffee and wine bar with a built in refrigerator sets the stage for morning routines and evening gatherings alike, while the custom built TV wall unit with electric fireplace creates a warm, designer inspired focal point for the living space. Premier light fixtures illuminate every room, and custom accent walls in the office, primary suite, and bathrooms add a layer of personality and sophistication throughout. Outside, the lifestyle continues. The extended, screened in lanai is the perfect place to start your day, positioned to capture beautiful sunrise views over the water and golf course, while shaded afternoons make it just as enjoyable to relax later in the day. Just beyond, a pavered patio with a gas fire pit invites cool evenings under the stars, creating the ultimate space for entertaining or quiet nights at home. Beyond your front door, Stillwater offers a lifestyle built for this next chapter. As a bundled golf course community, homeownership includes full access to the 18 hole championship course designed by renowned architect Bobby Weed, along with a resort style pool, tennis and bocce courts, a fitness center, clubhouse dining, and a full calendar of social events, all with maintenance free living so your time is truly your own. With serene water and golf course views as your everyday backdrop and an entire community built around active, easy living, this home isn't just a place to live. It's the Stillwater lifestyle you've been waiting for.

1444 Stillwater Boulevard, St. Johns

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