Low Country Manor on 10.5 acres
South Carolina "Low Country" style manor home situated on 10.52 luxurious lake front acres just 10 minutes from the heart of downtown Winter Park! From the moment you enter the private gated entrance, and cruise down the newly paved drive, you will be in awe of this impressive estate! Passing by the newly fenced green pastures, and the state of the art 10-stall center aisle barn, you will notice a quaint guest cottage, and its perfect location on these premises, tucked toward the edge of the sprawling acreage and out of the line of sight of the breathtaking beauty that is the main house. Beyond the main home you will find the serenity of a forgotten old Florida with stately cypress trees surrounding a lagoon with fountain and beyond, the awe-inspiring panoramic view of 400-acre Lake Howell! The main home boasts a prestigious three-story design featuring wrap-around balcony-style porches, a third-floor balcony and a newly added ground-level back porch with retractable screens overlooking a gorgeous salt-water pool and spa. All 3 levels of this home have primary bedroom suites. The finely crafted interior finishes include 10 feet ceilings, solid wood flooring, impressive millwork, and quintessential designer touches throughout. The ground floor level has a huge three-car garage and guest quarters that would impress the most discerning occupants. Features within this level include a large kitchen, a well-appointed bedroom suite, and spacious living and dining areas. Enter the main floor from the enchanting front steps of the home. This 2nd level boasts spectacular views through French doors spanning the entire back of the home and offers spacious entertaining spaces to include a charming living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a spacious dining room, a gorgeous farm-style eat-in kitchen, a well-appointed butlers pantry, laundry room, and the impressive primary suite with its private den and soothing spa-like bathroom. The uppermost level of home boasts five bedrooms, and three full baths with the primary suite opening onto a balcony giving unparalleled views of the grounds and the pristine lake Howell. The immaculate grounds have been manicured to perfection with a multitude of recent additions including the newly built pool/spa, a storybook bridge over the lagoon, a custom boat dock with lift, new irrigation and sod, grounds illumination, a charming roped/illuminated boardwalk, a new secure front gate system, complete fence replacement, a whole house water purification system, a full house generator, brick pavers, complete asphalt surface renewal, and more! The idyllic and well-appointed barn has a tack room with a shower, laundry facility, a newly installed roof, a wash station, fly spray system, and all 10 stalls are fully irrigated and wired for electricity. In addition, the front pastures have two covered pole-stalls adding additional livestock or equipment storage. This is truly a remarkable and one-of-a-kind offering in the enchanting town of Winter Park, Florida. Schedule your private tour today!