




185 Thornton Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33418
About This Home
Set on nearly half an acre backing the Palmer golf course, this two-story estate offers 5BR, 4.5 BA + study and 4,134 SF under air. Located within the privately gated Preston community, this home offers solid bones, a spacious layout, and ideal opportunity to personalize. The first-floor primary suite is a private retreat with patio access and an expansive en-suite bath. Formal living and dining rooms are anchored by a striking fireplace wall, while the open-concept family room, kitchen, and casual dining area create an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, two guest bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, while a separate first-floor guest suite offers added privacy. Enjoy a screened patio with pool and spa overlooking the course. Additional highlights include a dedicated study, flexible workspace, impact windows, and key updates: roof 2024, appliances 2022, water heaters 2025/2021, and pool pump 2026.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1988
Materials
- Roof: Concrete
- Construction materials: Stucco,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Cooktop,Dryer,Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater,Gas Cooktop,Oven,Refrigerator,Water Heater,Wine Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Inside,Laundry Room,Laundry Tub,Sink,Washer Dryer Install Allowed
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Breakfast Bar,Built-in Features,Breakfast Area,Bathtub,Dining Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Dual Sinks,Kitchen Island,Custom Mirrors,Main Level Primary,Soaking Tub,Separate Shower,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s)
- Door features: French Doors
- Window features: Arched,Blinds,Drapes,Plantation Shutters,Skylight(s),Sliding
- Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 5,081
- Total interior livable area: 4,134 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 52424215120000780
- Zoning: PCD (city)
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground,Screen Enclosure,Association
- Patio & porch: Patio,Screened
- Exterior features: Outdoor Living Area,Outdoor Shower
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course
Lot
- Lot size: 0.40 Acres
- Features: On Golf Course,1/4 to 1/2 Acre Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
