1869 Merlot Drive Sanford, FL 32771

Welcome home to this gorgeous 5 bedroom, 4 bath pool home in 24 hour guarded/gated Buckingham Estates that is loaded with upgrades! This spacious 3 way split floor plan includes an office, upstairs bonus room and media room that is wired for home theater, 3 car garage (with electric car hookup), crown molding, french doors, shutters and built-in shelving. The large master bedroom opens onto the newly screened (2021) lanai with solar heated saltwater pool (built in 2015), outdoor kitchen (2018) and pergola offering private backyard conservation views -- a great place to watch Kennedy Space Center launches. The living room and kitchen are located in the center of the home, perfect for entertaining guests. The kitchen features extensive cabinetry, wine rack, large central island, wall mounted convection oven and microwave, gas cooktop and granite countertops. The home is equipped with smart home technology including built-in iPads, Alexas, and Wi-Fi controlled features. Other upgrades include engineered hardwood floors, audio/visual surveillance, water softener, central vacuum, gutters, landscape lighting, architectural roof (2015), separate water meter for irrigation and more! This is easy living with four of the five bedrooms, including the primary bedroom, on the first floor. The community is centrally located, a short drive to local restaurants, shopping, beaches & theme parks.