Southern charm & natural sunlight fill this spacious custom designed pool home nestled on 1 acre graced with moss draped oaks. Prestigious tree-lined riverfront community off Mandarin Rd. 3 car side-entry garage & over 5,000SF of beautifully appointed living space incl. 2-story foyer; large kitchen w/breakfast bar, desk & butlers pantry, lrg breakfast nook; living, dining, family rooms, bonus or 5th bdrm; plus a study, office AND play/hobby room; 1st floor master; 4 full baths including cabana bath, powder room; mud room & huge laundry room. Plentiful windows & closet space, 3 frplcs (2 gas), volume ceilings, surround sound, built-ins & so much more. Covered back patio overlooks gas heated spa & inground pool & huge fenced backyard. Warm & comfortable living with elegant style throughout. SPECIAL FEATURES: Custom designed home by Kevin Gray, built in 1999 by Water Brothers contracting on 1 acre elevated lot. Plenty of yard on all sides provides privacy to the owners. Gas heated pool and spa constructed by Aqua-Pool, a premier contractor. River Bay Plantation is a small community of custom-built homes in a prestigious area off Mandarin Rd. 12880 Bay Plantation is just 2 homes from where the St. Johns River meets Julington Creek. Hardi-Board lap siding, vinyl enclosed eaves and soffits. Spacious Owner’s Retreat offers huge walk-in closet with a cedar lined closet, tray ceiling, bay window seating area, access to the pool/patio area, whirlpool jetted tub, and tile/glass block walk-in shower. Both the Living Room and Family Room feature volume ceilings, walls of windows, and fireplaces (1 gas, 1 wood-burning) surrounded by built-in storage units and wood floors. Large Bonus Room has a kitchenette and a wall mounted home theater system with surround sound. Kitchen features beadboarded breakfast bar, large Breakfast Room, wood floors, Corian countertops, built-in Kitchen Aid refrigerator, gas range, built-in microwave and a double-oven. Handy built-in desk and a butler’s pantry with a stand-alone ice machine. Back stairwell to second level. Separate free standing ice maker in Butler’s Pantry. Plentiful closet space plus built-in cabinets and shelves in Living, Family and Bonus Rooms. Newer high quality neutral carpet, hardwood and tile flooring throughout. Crown molding, ceiling fans, leaded glass entry door with side lights, soaring volume ceilings, and 3 fireplaces (2 gas). Wall mounted movie/TV system with surround sound in the bonus room (approx. $8,000). Front and back stairwells to second level. Extra attic storage space off upstairs hallway. Large fenced backyard with room for garden, play area, pet run, etc. Sloping expansive front lawn. Irrigation system. Beautiful landscaping dotted with majestic moss-draped oak trees surround the home. High efficiency Carrier HVAC heat pump with 3 zones. Pest control and termite bond. Near Mandarin and St. Johns shopping, restaurants, parks, public boat launch and tennis courts, health services and more. (All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)