This could be the one you’ve been looking for. Check out this lovely single story, 5-bedroom, 3 full bathroom split floor plan home, located within the community of Mandarin Estates which is situated in the highly desirable Markham Woods corridor. Featuring 2,738 heated sqft of living area, with expansive living room/dining room open floor plan, separate family room, five bedrooms, three baths, and open and airy kitchen, 2-car side entry garage, a very spacious screened swimming pool and lanai area, all residing on an oversized 1+ acre elevated homesite that is zoned A-1 and allows an array of flexible options such as horses and other animals, as well as several gardening options. Mandarin Estates is a well established and recognized community of the Markham Woods corridor that is known for its relaxed covenants and very low (optional) HOA. The neighborhood consists of 287 private one acre homesites where its residents are allowed to park their toys such as boats, RVs and other recreational vehicles. It offers the feel of being tucked away out in the country, yet you are located just minutes from Longwood and Lake Mary shopping, dining, entertainment, county parks, multiple hospitals, multiple golf courses, as well as a convenient proximity to Interstate 4, SR 434 and the 417 Toll Rd. This home is also located in one of Seminole County’s most desired and top-rated school districts and is zoned for Woodlands Elementary, Markham Woods Middle School and Lake Mary High School. Other notable features include engineered hard wood floors that flow throughout the main living area, a traditional style brick wood burning fireplace in the family room, newly refaced kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, a spacious sized inside laundry/utility room, an elevated circular driveway which can easily accommodate multiple cars, and a large open backyard with plenty of room for additional buildings or structures to be added on. Don’t miss your chance to make this lovely home your own. Call today to schedule a private viewing!