Meticulously maintained Bear Island home. Close to downtown, The Square, and the restaurants and shops of Palm Beach, and minutes to the ocean. This is the Saratoga model, the larger of the two models in Bear Island, with 2271 square feet under air. This is not your cookie-cutter Bear Island home. The entire home has been reimagined from its original floor plan and its renovation, although done some years ago, is timeless. The home is bright and light with 3 BRs, 2 baths and a split floor plan. Impact windows and doors, roof installed in 2010, and the home is wired for sound with Sonos. The kitchen has been updated with custom solid wood cabinets, granite counters, and stainless steel appliance package. The Florida room was divided to accommodate a sitting room off the primary bedroom that could be used as a meditation room or workout room. In addition, French doors were added in the primary bedroom that lead to the outdoor tranquil gardens. The primary bedroom closets have high end solid wood closet organizers and built-ins. The primary bath has an extra high double sink vanity, newer spa tub and a walk-in shower. The living area has vaulted ceilings and terracotta floors. The Florida room has multiple points of entry to the yard. The expansive side yard is accessible from a French door where there is a large grass area, and a hard surface that's just waiting for a BBQ. Another set of French doors lead to a covered patio overlooking the inviting backyard. The owner, an avid gardener, has created an outdoor oasis. The gentle babbling of the water flowing from the outdoor fountain sets the peaceful tone and beacons you to come and sit for a while. The yard feels like a mini English garden with its lush plants, statuary, unique clay architectural pots, and Italian pottery as its focal point. The guest wing's 2 bedrooms have been reconfigured to create 2 rooms with a pocket door between. They could be used as bedrooms or a bedroom and a spacious in-home office with custom built-ins. There is also a guest bath that has been updated with an extra tall custom vanity and tub/shower. And there is a dedicated laundry room with sink off the 2-car garage. Bear Lakes Country Club is steps away and is a private course (no mandatory membership) featuring two 18-hole golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, a pool, tennis course and clubhouse. HOA includes 24/7 manned gate, common area maintenance, lawn service (front), water, and 3 master association recreational facilities within The Villages that all showcase pools, tennis courts, picnic areas, basketball courts, racquet ball courts, playgrounds and jogging trails. The community is very centrally located to I-95, and is EZ in and out of Palm Beach International Airport and the Brightline rail station. It is surrounded by endless cultural and entertainment options. The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, spring training field for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals, The Norton Museum, Society of Four Arts, Kravis Center for Performing Arts, just to name a few. Downtown West Palm Beach, The Square with its upscale restaurants, and the Island of Palm Beach are just minutes away.
