The tranquil community of Manderley is in the heart of Lake Mary. Surrounded by a canopy of Oaks, it radiates the feeling of a peaceful retreat. Tucked away off Rinehart Road, this attractive community offers a high degree of privacy, just minutes from shopping, schools, and major highways. Offering a beautiful entrance and well-appointed architecture, you'll find homes built in the late 1990's, most with open floor plans. The featured 2-story residence, built in 1998 by Lennar Homes, is an elegant 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath on a quiet tree-lined street. Its floorplan, unique within the community, features 1,952 Sq. Ft. including a large open loft on the second floor. Well maintained by its present owner, the roof and A/C has been recently replaced. As you approach the home from the street, attractive landscaping leads you to the welcoming front door leading to an imposing entry beneath a soaring 25-foot ceiling. As you walk down the entryway, on beautiful laminate wood flooring, the home's formal living and dining rooms can be seen through the two white wood columns which frame the entry to the dinging area. The expansive family room is an invitation to relax. A fireplace and three large transom windows near the top of high ceilings bathe the room in natural sunlight, somewhat akin to an atrium. Off the family room a screened-in patio overlooks the manicured back yard with a sparkling pool bordered by attractive and durable fencing. Returning to the family room, where the bonus loft space on the floor above is visible, you're just a few steps from the adjacent kitchen. Even the most demanding homemaker will want for nothing in this ultra-modern surrounding. Cinnamon spiced kitchen cabinetry with crème solid surface counter tops, a dramatic stainless steel appliance package and overhanging lighting all add beauty to function. A kitchen dining alcove is framed by a bay window where you could add built-in kitchen seating area surrounding beautiful Wainscoting is the perfect place for quick reference to favorite recipes and cookbooks. Another feature with broad appeal is the first-floor master suite. The master bedroom is large, finished in a soothing neutral palette and features a walk-in closet. While the master bath has his and her sinks encircled by neutral counter tops, a garden tub, a glassed-in shower with decorative tile floors and separate water closets for privacy. An additional half-bath and a dedicated laundry room with large capacity washer and dryer are practical plusses in an already exceptional home. The white spindled staircase leads upstairs to the second floor where the two sizeable remaining bedrooms share one full bath. Several schools serve the home's location with Crystal Lake Elementary, Millennium Middle and Seminole High being chief among them, all part of the respected Seminole County school system. The community is well positioned just minutes from I -4, 417, Cross Seminole Trail offers outdoor fitness & recreation opportunities along with multiple public parks, historic downtown Lake Mary and the shops, dining, and entertainment venues of Colonial Town Park. With good value, quiet surroundings, and a convenient location, call today to schedule an appointment.