Monarch Lakes is a private and exclusive community comprised of custom built luxury homes. The twenty four hour guard gated sub division of Portofino South offers an intimate family oriented neighborhood complete with tree lined streets and meticulously maintained private residences. There is a beautiful Mediterranean style Club House with gated pool and childrens play ground. In addition the community provides a private park with playground, lighted tennis and basketball courts.This particular custom built home is situated on an oversized corner lot. The home is Mediterranean in its style and architecture and offers a Cobblestone paved driveway which leads to a three car garage with raised paneled doors and electric opener. The garage houses the hurricane panels, hot water heater and a storage closet. The floor has been recently resurfaced. The home is two story with a Barrel tile roof and the Cobblestone paved pathway leading to the double raised paneled front doors with Transom window is framed in bright exotic landscaping. The home is equipped with a security alarm and an irrigation system on a timer. Once entered you will be immediately taken with the volume ceilings, built in artist niches, Knock down textured walls and ceilings and custom upgraded ceramic tile flooring which is throughout the main living areas. The foyer entry opens to an elegant formal living room with a wall of sliding glass doors and custom textured vertical blinds. The builder designed artistic cut outs in the walls giving the rooms space and openness. The formal dining room has Bay windows and custom fabric window dressings overlooking the front of the home. Custom decorative crown moldings trim the ceilings throughout the home.The open eat in designer kitchen offers solid Oak wood cabinets with raised paneled doors and space above to display plants and collectibles. There is a built in pantry, double stainless steel sink and extended counter top for additional seating and serving. The appliances are General Electric and include a side by side refrigerator with ice and water in the door, glass cook top range, space saver microwave oven and dishwasher. There is a lovely breakfast nook with Bay windows and custom window treatments overlooking the property.Adjacent to the kitchen is a fabulous family room with a tray ceiling, high hat recessed lighting, crown moldings, and a wall of sliding glass door with textured vertical blinds. This room has a gorgeous accent wall in addition to the Faux painted walls. The colors throughout have been thoughtfully chosen and are rich yet subtle blending with any dcor and furniture. The sliding glass doors open to a very private and spacious back yard. The staircase and entire second floor offers plush carpeting. There is a wrap around landing and a fabulous loft which provides a window overlooking the front of the home, crown molding and an incredible view of the formal living room. There are double raised paneled doors leading into the master suite. This elegant room is very spacious offering a tray ceiling, decorative fan, fixtures and window treatments. This beautiful and elegant bath offers split vanities with a built in dressing area, raised paneled cabinetry with one piece marble sinks and counter tops. The home absolutely immaculate and in move in condition. The sellers are motivated and will set appointments with pre qualified buyers only. View Virtual tour ID # 69307.