Located in an exclusive, gated (equestrian optional) community just 30 min from downtown Orlando and 15 min from UCF,thisstunning home is move-in ready. Your complete privacy is ensured as thisdistinctive, Traditional homeisconcealedona heavily wooded 5 acre estate property.* This spacious home is elegant yet comfortable. While designed for entertaining, italso provides the perfect private retreat.
The heavily wooded property provides complete privacy from the roadway. The gated circular driveprovides a dramatic approachto thisbeautifully detailedhome.The home and yard arecompletely fencedjust inside the wood line fromthe well kept,mature landscaping thatincludes numerous oak trees.
No expense was spared in the quality of construction andthe attention to detail in every aspect of this home. The multitude of amenities, timeless design,and rich, architectural detailfound inevery room are qualities usually found only in much larger estate homes - and rarely at this price point.
Construction and Exterior Features:
Built in 2004to the latest hurricane code (including sustained 120 mph winds), the structureisblock w/foam insulation, R-35 ceiling, radiant barrier, 50 yr Architectural shingles, 3-zone heat/air with heat pump, water conditioner, security system, fire/smoke detectors andrate-of-rise heat detectors. Pest-Ban tubing in the walls and under the slab isaccessed by two exterior loading ports. The home is surrounded by lush, mature landscaping with irrigation provided by a 12-zone digital system on a separate deep well. An in-ground Propane tank serves a tanklesswater heater,dual fuel range and 2fireplaces. The 3 car garage has a finished floor, split, reinforced doors, a hidden screen door with remote, anda pull-down ladder to an attic storage area with 3/4 inch plywood flooring. The Attic has 5 access points throughout the home.
Extensive stonework includes gate pillars, frontelevation,flagstone walkways (2), patios (2), porches(4), pool deck and 55ft lanai.The Hobby Room/Office has aPrivate Side Entry witha fenced courtyard with seating aea,fountain and small lawn. TheMaster Bedroom has a privatepatio withgarden area, stone benchesand fountain. The covered lanai has 3 ceiling fans, a large pool storage closet, outdoor kitchen with bar and considerablespace for entertaining. A soaring, two-story bronze screen enclosure surrounds anelegantBlack Opal Pebble Tec pool w/beach and fountains and a large,coveredbalconywithcustom oak ceiling and twin fans.
Interior Features:
Eight foot double mahogany and glass entry doors with arched transom open to the entry Foyer with 12 ft ceiling,pendant light, marble insets in porcelain tile floors, extensive millwork and a large lighted niche with a stunning marble sculpture.8 ft arched passageways and panel doors throughout.Ceilings range from 10 -18 ft and includetray, vault, and coffered. Extensivearchitectural detail throughout the home includeswainscoting, 7 in crown molding, 5.25 in base molding, custom millwork aroundall windows andsills,all door frames,passageways, pillars,fireplace surround and nichesas well as several built-ins that also featurelighted and/or glass-front cabinets.Soffits over cabinetry and glass-front cabinetdoors in the built-insminimize allergens, maintenance and add a polished, more elegant look to the room. Wall surfaces have durable, custom satin finish paint inside and out andVenetian plaster in the Powder Room Bath. A Central Vacuum (includes2 baseboard dustpans), tinted/insulated double panewindows (nearly all casement) and single-lightFrench doors throughout. Off the foyer, asolid oak staircaseleads to theBilliard/Media room and large covered balcony. Flooring is porcelaintile, marble insets, carpet and hardwood.Only granite, marble or Corian tops the extensive cabinetry.Abundant closet and storage space!
Room by Room Features:
The 8 ft, double Mahogany and glass front door with arched transom opens to the Entry Foyer with a 12 ft ceiling, pendant light, porcelain tile floor with marble insets, extensive custom millwork and a large lighted niche with a stunning marble sculpture. From this lovely Foyer you will be drawn to distinctive architectural features visiblefrom every direction in the surrounding rooms.
Just off the entrance Foyer a small alcove with a large, lighted niche conceals a luxurious Powder Room Bath with custom 7 layer Venetian plaster walls, recessed lighting and sconces, furniture quality footed vanity with marble top and decorative Kohler sink, crystal trimmed sink fixture and accessories and an oval single light window.
The formal Living Room/Parlor has a gorgeous, coffered ceiling with recessed lighting, rich, oak hardwood flooring and double French doors with side lights that open to the Stone Lanai.
The Eat-In Kitchen features abay area with triple casement windows and arched transoms overlooking the wooded front yard,12 ft ceiling, maple cabinets with drawer storage,granite countertops, and S/S Kitchen Aid Pro Series appliances includeadual fuel (electric-convection/propane) range, stainless hood, refrigerator, microwave withconvection/broil element, electric-convection oven, warming drawer, dishwasher and top of the line U-Line wine refrigerator.Franke S/S double sink, Grohe fixtures, and a round, S/S Kohler prep sink in a large island with drawer storage, and the wine refrigerator.A separate bar/prep area haslighted glass-front cabinetry with drawer storage and granite top. Lighting layers in this spacious kitchen includerecessed, pendant, overhead task,in and under cabinet lighting. There is a walk-in pantry and a French door that opens to alarge,Covered Stone Porch that overlookslush landscaping.
The Butler Pantry with lighted glass-front cabinets, entertainment sinkand bar that also overlooks the Family Room provides an elegant transition from Kitchen to Dining Room. The Dining Room centerpiece isastunning 9 ft picture window with custom drapery,6 ft niche for buffet,12 ft tray ceiling and marble insettile flooring.
The Family Room is anchored by a 12 foot,maple built-in with lighted,glass-front cabinets,drawer storage,entertainment system with Bose Suround Soundandcast stone fireplace, 18 ft vaulted ceiling, twin ceiling fans, walk-in closet, triple casement windowsand French doors that lead to the Lanai/Pool.
Enter the Master Bedroom Suite through double paneled doors that open to a private foyer with custom handpainted mural.Access thespacious bedroom via asecondary foyer area with a Coffee Barfeaturingmaple cabinet, marble top, porcelainentertainment sink, U-Line refrigerator and wall sconces. Thebedroomhas a sitting area and fireplace with lighted niche anda 10 ft tray ceiling. A French door opens to the Lanai, anotherto a Private Porch and Patio with garden, stone benches and fountain.
TheMaster Bath has ajettedtub for 2 with handshower and inline heater, large, walk-in shower with window, overhead rain shower andadditional hand shower,separate vanities withdrawer storage,marble tops, oversize, customframed mirrors, separate water closet, linen closet and a generous,Walk-InCloset with built-ins designed by California Closets.
Secondary bedrooms in the split floor plan are located offa wide L-shaped Hallway with a large lighted niche,recessed overhead lights and wall sconces.
Bedroom Two has a walk-in closet with stacked shelving, a double French door to the Lanai, private bath with maple cabinetry, Corian top, oversize custom framed mirror and pool access. Bedroom Three has a spaciouscloset and large casement window, aprivate bath withmaple cabinet and Corian top and an oversize, custom framedmirror. Secondary Baths also havepocket doors, maple built-in linen cabinet with textured glass-front door,large walk-in shower and soaking tub.
A versatile Hobby Room/Office/Bedroomoff the Hallway hasan entire wall ofupper and lower cabinetry,Corian top and S/S sink. An automatic pet door and a French door open to aCovered Stone Porch andFenced Stone Courtyard withbar table, small lawn and fountain. A flagstone walkway from the driveway near the garage doorsleads to this charming, Private Entrance.This room could easilybe converted to a 4th Bedroom.
A separate Laundry Room includes pedestal mount, HE front-loading washer and dryer,upper and lower cabinetry with Corian top and a large, drop-in laundry tub. A built-in ironing boardwith its own outlet and task light on a timer is concealed behind a cabinet door.
The second floor Billiard/Media Room has twin, bladeless ceiling fans, 25 yr Karastan carpeting, oak built-in w/lighted displaycabinet andlower cabinet with drawer storage andgranite top. A separate built-in wet bar has a U-Line refrigerator, S/S entertainment sinkinan oak cabinet withgranite top.The 47 inch, wall mounted flat screen LCD TV,surround sound home theater system, oak bartable and chairs and a custom, 7ft mapleProLine billiard table provide a complete entertainment experience for the whole family. Adjacent9x13 closet flex space with 10 ft ceiling can be used for storage or possibly a half bath. A double French door opens from the Billiard/Media area toa large (23x12) Covered Balcony (overlooking pool) with a stunning,custom oak ceiling recessed lighting, stereo speakers and twin ceilingfans.This design of this space providesgreat potential fora 5th Bedroom.
Additional furnishings are negotiable.
48 hr notice requested.
*This home is located in the exclusive, gated community of Seminole Woods.This equestrian optional community is1550 acres of 5-10 acre estates with12 miles of wooded equestrian trails and private park on a ski, fish, swim, lake with boat dock.Although the community has many scheduled activities available for those residents who are interested, the individual and collective privacy of its residents is strictly maintained.
This versatile estate property can easily accomodate the addition of a guest house and barn. Partially cleared and fenced with galvanized, 4 ft no-climb horse fence w/3 gates. Zoning allows up to four horses.
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