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Howey In The Hills,FL 34737
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,966 sqft
Price per Sqft $261
Subdivision Blue Spring Reserve
MLS Listing ID G5101795
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
HOA Fees $137/qua
HOA Y/N Yes
Annual Recurring Fee 1650.0
Year Built 2007
Annual Tax Amount $9,524
Lot Size 1.700 Acres
Acres 1.7
Lot Dimensions 86x517x94x1077
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
EXQUISITE 5 BR CUSTOM ESTATE POOL HOME ON 1.7 ACRES IN GATED BLUE SPRING RESERVE. Welcome home to this prestigious gated community located on a 300-acre nature preserve. Immerse yourself in the tranquility and natural beauty found here with ancient trees, birds, wildlife, trails, wetlands, and waterways. A true nature lover's paradise! And yet, the Turnpike is within a mile, allowing for quick access to Orlando International Airport, Disney, and every desired amenity. At the end of a busy day, retreat home to your sanctuary to be greeted with captivating curb appeal. The classic architecture of this home is timeless, featuring an appealing gabled roofline and cedar shake details, a deep, welcoming front porch, shuttered windows, carriage-style garage doors, and a lush lawn adorned with vibrant landscaping. An expansive driveway, along with the oversized two and 1/2-car garage, provides abundant parking for everyone. A paver walkway welcomes you to the Southern-style front porch and beckons you to relax for a bit. It's gorgeous with wood plank ceilings and floors, stately columns, and a solid wood front door. Step inside to find even more attention to detail and impressive finishes. Soaring ceilings and abundant windows provide excellent natural light. Beautiful wood-look tile floors flow throughout, as does a pleasing neutral color palette. Decorative case openings, custom crown molding, coffered ceilings, and wainscotting are a few of the classic details. There's a spacious multi-functional front living room, an elegant formal dining room for hosting family celebrations and holiday meals, and an open-concept family, dining, and kitchen area as the hub and heart of your family's home. A gourmet kitchen will satisfy any chef with its 5-burner gas range, deep stainless farm-style sink, prep island with sink, double ovens, French-door refrigerator, Butler's pantry, loads of custom cabinetry and storage drawers, breakfast bar, and a dining area with pool views. The family room offers an electric fireplace, a dedicated wine storage nook with a wet bar, and expansive pool/backyard views through a double set of French doors with grand millwork casing. The private Primary Suite is a luxurious retreat with tile flooring, tray ceiling, sitting area, French doors to pool, custom outfitted walk-in closet, and a spa-worthy en-suite with tumbled stone finishes. Granite dual-sink vanity, deep soaking tub, and a doorless walk-in shower with dual shower heads. A guest half bath, a doggie nook, a well-equipped laundry room, and a bonus storage closet complete the first level. The beautiful staircase leads to a spacious loft area with glorious backyard views from high-set windows. This amazing flex space leads to 4 bedrooms, a bonus/game room, and two full bathrooms. The lovely pool area features a paver deck, wood plank ceilings, a dedicated half bath, and a built-in grill, making it ideal for outdoor living. The screen enclosure offers covered areas for dining and lounging, the sparkling pool has fun water features, and the backyard views are private and serene. Beyond the pool you can relax to enjoy the natural wetlands. The current owners have thoughtfully updated this impressive home. The dedicated antenna reduces the need for cable, there's a fenced dog run, an adorable custom pet nook below the staircase, a tankless water heater in 2022, window tinting, a whole-house generator and surge protector, and so much more. See the attached list of updates!
Location
State FL
County Lake
Community Blue Spring Reserve
Area 34737 - Howey In The Hills
Zoning PUD
Rooms
Other Rooms Bonus Room,Breakfast Room Separate,Den/Library/Office,Family Room,Formal Dining Room Separate,Formal Living Room Separate,Inside Utility,Loft,Storage Rooms
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features,Ceiling Fans(s),Chair Rail,Coffered Ceiling(s),Crown Molding,High Ceilings,Open Floorplan,Primary Bedroom Main Floor,Solid Wood Cabinets,Stone Counters,Walk-In Closet(s),Wet Bar,Window Treatments
Heating Central,Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet,Tile
Fireplaces Type Electric,Family Room
Fireplace true
Appliance Built-In Oven,Convection Oven,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator,Tankless Water Heater,Washer,Water Filtration System,Wine Refrigerator
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Room,Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Dog Run,French Doors,Lighting,Rain Gutters
Parking Features Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Oversized
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool Child Safety Fence,Gunite,In Ground,Lighting,Outside Bath Access,Pool Sweep,Screen Enclosure
Community Features Community Mailbox,Deed Restrictions,Gated Community - No Guard,Golf Carts OK,Street Lights
Utilities Available BB/HS Internet Available,Cable Available,Electricity Connected,Propane,Public,Underground Utilities,Water Connected
Amenities Available Fence Restrictions,Vehicle Restrictions
View Park/Greenbelt
Roof Type Tile
Porch Covered,Front Porch,Rear Porch,Screened,Wrap Around
Attached Garage true
Garage true
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description City Limits,Street Dead-End,Paved,Private
Entry Level Two
Foundation Slab
Lot Size Range 1 to less than 2
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public
Architectural Style Custom
Structure Type Block,Cement Siding
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Astatula Elem
Middle Schools East Ridge Middle
High Schools Lake Minneola High
Others
Pets Allowed Cats OK,Dogs OK,Number Limit
HOA Fee Include Common Area Taxes,Escrow Reserves Fund,Management,Private Road
Senior Community No
Pet Size Extra Large (101+ Lbs.)
Ownership Fee Simple
Monthly Total Fees $137
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Membership Fee Required Required
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Num of Pet 3
Special Listing Condition None
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