Live in the heart of amenity-rich, golf community PALENCIA in the coveted townhome community. This property is near the shops of Market Street, the community pool, gym, pickleball/clay tennis courts, & the country club (an optional membership). An end unit that is bright with windows, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2-car garage is a rare find. The kitchen and bathrooms have been updated! Sellers also recently added additional cabinets and shiplap in the dining area to create a feature wall/extra storage. This townhome is move-in ready and offers an inviting floor plan that includes: a first level owner's suite and laundry, open living/dining with 10 ft. ceilings, plantation shutters, hardwood floors and new tile, half bath, gas cooktop, and a quaint paver courtyard reminiscent of European architecture. Upstairs is a large bonus room with private balcony, 2 additional bedrooms, tankless water heater, and a full bath with two sinks. HOA covers exterior paint, roof, front landscaping. Palencia is a premier planned community with miles of nature trails leading to the intracoastal waterway, 10 clay tennis courts and 6 pickleball courts (with an active league community for men and women), family pool with slide and children's splash pad and adult pool, separate heated lap pool for exercise and swimming, sauna and steam room, gym facility with fantastic equipment and classes included, shopping, restaurant! Palencia is a short drive to the historic district, beaches, Costco, I-95, and the St. Johns Town Center. You can join the Palencia Golf Club as a social member to visit the grill and take part in social activities, or become a full golf member.