1316 Southern Sun Drive, Oakland, FL 34787 Favorite

The Newcastle at 1316 Southern Sun Drive, a beautiful new home for sale in Oakland, is as flexible as it is beautiful featuring a front covered porch and 3-car tandem garage. With 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a loft, and an oversized gourmet kitchen with expansive island, this home is perfect for entertaining.

From the moment you enter, you’ll be wowed by the impressive 2-story foyer and formal dining. Enjoy access into the kitchen from the dining past the generous walk-in pantry and butler’s pantry. The open-concept kitchen features panoramic views of the nook and large family room.

This gourmet kitchen is everything you’ve been looking for:

• 42” light-toned cabinets in the kitchen and the butler pantry
• Maintenance-free quartz countertops
• Undermount, stainless steel, single-bowl farmhouse sink
• Geometric shaped backsplash
• GE® stainless steel appliance package that includes a built-in microwave, a convection wall oven, and an exhaust hood installed over a natural gas cooktop

Storage abounds downstairs with 2 linen closets and an under-the-stairs closet. A guest suite as well as a full bath can be found in the back of the home off the family room. A door to the backyard just outside the bathroom makes this layout perfect for those considering adding a pool.

 A key drop, located by the owner’s entrance from the garage, is the perfect place to drop the mail and purse as you enter and charge your phone. Wood-look tile can be found in the main areas downstairs and wet areas upstairs.

An espresso-stained handrail with metal balusters along with vinyl-plank flooring on the stairs lead you to the second floor where you will find:

• A loft area—the perfect spot for weekend game time, movie night, or daily yoga
• 2 bedrooms, each with walk-in closets
• A shared hall bath
• A third bedroom with its own bath
• The owner's suite

The owner’s retreat offers plenty of natural light from 3 large, rear-facing windows and an en-suite bath featuring a double-sink vanity, an oversized shower with wall tile to the ceiling, and a large walk-in closet.

At just under 4,000 sq. ft., you will be glad this home is built to ENERGY STAR® 3.1 building standards, making this home more energy efficient than homes just built to code. It is also backed by M/I Homes’ comprehensive warranty package for added peace of mind.

Interested in learning more about this home for sale in Oakland, FL? Contact us today!

About the Community

Well-built homes, amenities galore, and an unparalleled location on Lake Apopka make Hull Island at Oakland the perfect place to call home. A small community of 155 homes, it has its own pool and cabana, playground, picnic areas, a dog park, several ponds, and a viewing pier. Located on the south shores of Lake Apopka, just minutes from the Florida Turnpike, 429, 528, and I-4, Hull Island offers immediate connectivity to shopping, dining, employment, and the area’s best attractions.
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