Stunning Estate Home, 5 Ac in Equestrian Optional Community

Located in an exclusive, gated (equestrian optional) community just 30 min from downtown Orlando and 15 min from UCF, this stunning home is move-in ready.  Your complete privacy is ensured as this distinctive, Traditional home is  concealed on a heavily wooded  5 acre estate property.*  This spacious home is elegant yet comfortable.  While designed for entertaining, it also provides the perfect private retreat.

The heavily wooded property provides complete privacy from the roadway.  The gated circular drive provides a dramatic approach to this beautifully detailed home.  The home and yard are completely fenced just inside the wood line from the well kept, mature landscaping that includes numerous oak trees.   

No expense was spared in the quality of construction and the attention to detail in every aspect of this home.  The multitude of amenities, timeless design,  and rich, architectural detail found in every room are qualities usually found only in much larger estate homes - and rarely at this price point.

Construction and Exterior Features:

Built in 2004 to the latest hurricane code (including sustained 120 mph winds), the structure is block 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 and rate-of-rise heat detectors.   Pest-Ban tubing in the walls and under the slab is accessed 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 tankless water heater, dual fuel range and 2 fireplaces.  The 3 car garage has a finished floor, split, reinforced doors, a hidden screen door with remote, and a 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, front elevation, flagstone walkways (2), patios (2), porches(4), pool deck and 55ft lanai.  The Hobby Room/Office has a Private Side Entry with a fenced courtyard with seating aea,fountain and small lawn.  The Master Bedroom has a private patio with garden area, stone benches and fountain.  The covered lanai has 3 ceiling fans, a large pool storage closet, outdoor kitchen with bar  and considerable space for entertaining.  A soaring, two-story bronze screen enclosure surrounds an  elegant Black Opal Pebble Tec pool w/beach and fountains and a large, covered balcony with custom 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 include tray, vault, and coffered. Extensive architectural detail throughout the home includes wainscoting, 7 in crown molding, 5.25 in base molding, custom millwork around all windows and sills, all door frames, passageways, pillars, fireplace surround and niches as well as several built-ins that also feature lighted and/or glass-front cabinets.  Soffits over cabinetry and glass-front cabinet doors in the  built-ins minimize allergens, maintenance and add a polished, more elegant look to the room. Wall surfaces have durable, custom satin finish paint inside and out and Venetian plaster in the Powder Room Bath.  A Central Vacuum (includes 2 baseboard dustpans), tinted/insulated double pane windows (nearly all casement) and single-light French doors throughout.  Off the foyer, a solid oak staircase leads to the Billiard/Media room and large covered balcony. Flooring is porcelain tile, 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 visible from 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 a bay 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 include a dual fuel (electric-convection/propane) range, stainless hood, refrigerator, microwave with convection/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 has lighted glass-front cabinetry with drawer storage and granite top.   Lighting layers in this spacious kitchen include recessed, pendant, overhead task, in and under cabinet lighting.  There is a walk-in pantry and a French door that opens to a large, Covered Stone Porch that overlooks lush landscaping.

The Butler Pantry with lighted glass-front cabinets, entertainment sink and bar that also overlooks the Family Room provides an elegant transition from Kitchen to Dining Room.  The Dining Room centerpiece is a stunning 9 ft picture window with custom drapery, 6 ft niche for buffet,12 ft tray ceiling and marble inset tile 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 Sound and cast stone fireplace, 18 ft vaulted ceiling, twin ceiling fans, walk-in closet, triple casement windows and 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 hand painted mural. Access the spacious bedroom via a secondary foyer area with a Coffee Bar featuring maple cabinet, marble top, porcelain entertainment sink, U-Line refrigerator and wall sconces.  The bedroom has a sitting area and fireplace with lighted niche and a 10 ft tray ceiling.  A French door opens to the Lanai, another to a Private Porch and Patio with garden, stone benches and fountain.

The Master Bath has a jetted tub for 2 with handshower and inline heater, large, walk-in shower with window, overhead rain shower and additional hand shower, separate vanities with drawer storage, marble tops, oversize, custom framed mirrors, separate water closet, linen closet and a generous, Walk-In Closet with built-ins designed by California Closets. 

Secondary bedrooms in the split floor plan are located off a 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 spacious closet and large casement window, a private bath with maple cabinet and Corian top and an oversize, custom framed mirror.  Secondary Baths also have pocket doors, maple built-in linen cabinet with textured glass-front door, large walk-in shower and soaking tub.

A versatile Hobby Room/Office/Bedroom off the Hallway has an entire wall of upper and lower cabinetry, Corian top and S/S sink.  An automatic pet door and a French door open to a Covered Stone Porch and Fenced Stone Courtyard with bar table, small lawn and fountain.  A flagstone walkway from the driveway near the garage doors leads to this charming, Private Entrance. This room could easily be 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 board with 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 display cabinet and lower cabinet with drawer storage and granite top.  A separate built-in wet bar has a U-Line refrigerator, S/S entertainment sink in an oak cabinet with granite top.   The 47 inch, wall mounted flat screen LCD TV, surround sound home theater system, oak bar table and chairs and  a custom, 7ft maple ProLine billiard table provide a complete entertainment experience for the whole family.  Adjacent  9x13 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  to a large (23x12) Covered Balcony (overlooking pool) with a stunning, custom oak ceiling recessed lighting, stereo speakers and twin ceiling fans.  This design of this space provides great potential for a 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 is 1550 acres of 5-10 acre estates with 12 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.