12200 Vista Ln

Retreat into the dream Pinecrest lifestyle at this sprawling ranch-style residence on a professionally landscaped acre filled with tropical fruit trees.

The gorgeous curb appeal of the sleek solar-powered gate, dark grey paver driveway, lush lighted grounds, and freshly painted walls set the scene for what's to come as you cross the arched entrance and pass through the custom double front door.

Encircling a rare and spectacular swimming pool courtyard, the home provides refreshing pool views from every social space, while drawing in rejuvenating sunlight. And it isn't just a view, it's access. Every living area, plus the bedroom hallway, exits to the courtyard -- the heart of the home. Imagine the possibilities for entertaining with such a fluid layout, not to mention the resort-style feel of every day life!

Speaking of entertaining, everything a home chef, a big family, or a professional caterer could possibly want is on hand in the vast kitchen, including a large island, a dining counter, a giant walk-in pantry, a double-oven, an adjacent breakfast room, and even a TV to entertain you while preparing your special dishes or to follow along with a complex recipe on YouTube.

The primary bedroom suite delivers a host of luxurious touches, including a very large spa-level bathroom suite with a soaking tub, 2 room-size closets, an office, and a private enclosed patio with gated yard access.

In addition to the ubiquitous pool views throughout the home, you'll love the big spaces, natural light, and high ceilings that showcase every space, accented by marble and tile floors plus brilliant LED lighting.

Lucky visitors are in for a cozy treat with the privacy and breathing room of the home's apartment-style guest suite.

There are many additional premium amenities to discover, such as the formal living and dining rooms, a regulation tennis court, an oversized 2-car garage, hurricane impact windows and doors, plus healthy mature fruit trees that include banana, mango, avocado, guava, mamey,. sapodilla, and morenga. Your own tropical orchard!

The premium location-within-a-location of East Pinecrest surrounds you with recreation and landmarks such as Matheson Hammock Park & Beach, Pinecrest Gardens -- which also houses the Library and Community Center, and hosts the weekly Sunday 9am to 2pm Farmer's Market -- 2 tennis clubs, Fairchild Tropical Garden, and more.

Excellent public schools in the community include Pinecrest Elementary, Palmetto Middle & High Schools, as well as several charter and magnet programs. Many of Miami's A+ private schools are also within just a few minutes' drive of Vista Lane.