This pristine home on a near 1/3 acre greenbelt lot in highly coveted, guarded Emerald Forest combines a thoughtful plan, tasteful updates, and a resort style backyard retreat. Arrive, and fall in love with the curb appeal afforded by the stone and stucco elevation, mature oak trees, and the manicured lawn. Step inside to a grand foyer with captivating views to the rear courtyard, grounds and green space beyond the property. Designer ceilings appeal to the eye, while natural light floods the residence from expansive windows. The chef's island kitchen, with well appointed butler's pantry, boasts 36 inch 5 burner gas cooking with classic arched brick surround, granite counters, quartz backsplash, custom white open face cabinetry, modern fixtures, reverse osmosis drinking water, a composite sink, and an expansive walk in pantry. It also hosts a breakfast bar, built in desk space or coffee bar, and an ample morning area. Doubling as a service buffet, the butler's pantry offers granite counters, more open face white cabinets and hardwoods floors that flow into the formal dining room. It's roomy, anchored by a modern light fixture, designer ceiling treatment and natural light. The inviting living room features built in cabinetry, plantation shutters, and backyard pool views, hardwoods, a large ceiling fan and warm finishes. A second living space is afforded by the sunroom wrapped in windows with shades, providing tranquil views of the backyard, green space, and wildlife. There is a well appointed guest bath to enhance entertaining as well. The private owners escape offers spacious accommodations, tray ceiling, recessed lighting, and a spa like ensuite with jetted tub, walk in shower, dual vanities with makeup vanity, and a generous walk in closet. Guest quarters are equally impressive, with two spacious bedrooms offering ample closet space, connected by a Jack and Jill bath with large walk in shower and a separate tub/shower combo. Throughout the home, there's no carpet only wide plank hardwood floors, and large ceramic tile. The laundry room has cabinet storage, a deep sink, and full sized connections. It connects to the oversized side entry 2 car garage with luxury overhead door. The garage boasts epoxy coated floors, built in cabinets, a water softener, and it houses the sprinkler system controls. The backyard is your private paradise, with in ground, heated swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants, raised gardens and low maintenance artificial turf. The privacy is enhanced by the luxury of having no immediate rear neighbor. With its prime location in a prestigious community, access to highly rated schools, a timeless floor plan, luxury upgrades, and resort style outdoor living, this is the one.