Your PRIVATE nearly 2-ACRE, estate POOL HOME awaits in the Heart of Mandarin! LENDER CREDIT up to $5000 offered to buyer! Featuring a grand driveway entry with lush landscaping, this hidden gem is full of Southern charm. PLUS it features a separate garage apartment! Main home features family room with soaring two-story ceiling and gas fireplace with sliders to the back, kitchen with large dining area, and large bonus room which could flex as a game room or additional family room. Nearby is a powder bath for guests and laundry room with direct access to pool. Primary master suite also on the main floor with gas fireplace. Master ensuite bathroom with large walkin closet, shower and garden tub. Another flex room on the main floor is perfect for an office/study with a second half-bath closeby. Second floor has two good sized bedrooms with a full bathroom. An exciting aspect of this property is the versatile separate apartment above the 3 CAR garage. Apartment features living and kitchen spaces, one bedroom and full bathroom which is ideal for a large or growing family, in-law suite for multi-generational living, or lucrative income property as a rental. Garage apartment has NEW CARPET AND LVP flooring. Separate washer and dryer connection for the apartment is in the dedicated single bay garage with separate entrance. Enjoy the apartment's private balcony overlooking the pool. There's no need to worry about HOA or CDD fees here. This home is move-in ready with NEW ROOF, NEW A/C UNITS, NEW WATER HEATERS, NEW KITCHEN APPLIANCES, NEW CARPET, NEW LVP FLOORING, AND NEW TOILETS. Property is zoned RLD-120 with private deep well and septic. Imagine the endless possibilities of nearly 2 ACRES of land to create your own outdoor oasis, RV/boat storage, workshop, barn, or additional guest house. Potential for zoning variance to add accessory dwelling units, horses and other animals. Conveniently just minutes away is Tommy Hazouri, Sr. Park (formerly known as Mandarin Park) for easy access to Julington Creek and the St Johns River. Amenities include boat docks and ramps, canoe-kayak launch, fishing pier, walking trails, nature center, and picnic tables. Close access to the interstate, restaurants and shopping.