Description
Enjoy DEEDED ACCESS to the IDYLLIC BUTLER CHAIN OF LAKES and NO HOA with this POOL home in the very heart of the HISTORIC TOWN OF WINDERMERE. This one-story, 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,200 SqFt property offers a truly spacious, split open floor plan on a desirable CORNER lot. Picture yourself living down the road from LAKE DOWN, LAKE BUTLER, and LAKE BESSIE, and at the same time just a few miles away from the plethora of commerce and amenities of Windermere and Dr. Phillips. Approach the circular driveway and open the front door to the foyer of this home featuring volume ceilings and travertine flooring, and encounter a formal sitting room, a formal dining room, a home office, a kitchen, and an ample family room. French doors in both living and family rooms open out onto the LANAI & POOL with a full bath and an outdoor shower, creating the perfect space for convivial gatherings of family & guests. On the left-wing is the spacious master’s suite with double custom walk-in closets, dual vanities, garden tub, shower, and private entry onto the lanai. Next are a guest bedroom and a full guest bathroom. On the right-wing of the property, a private hallway off the kitchen leads to 3 additional bedrooms, one nicely appointed full bathroom, and a practical laundry room with a sink and storage. The two-car garage sits on one side of the house, opening directly into the family room, and convenient BOAT PARKING SLIP sits on the opposite side. A large bonus room above the garage can be finished and provide further living space. Aside from sitting on undoubtedly one of the most desired locations around the Butler Chain of Lakes, this property’s living spaces have countless premium features, such as a BRAND NEW ROOF, replaced in 2021, beautifully paved & screened pool area, solid wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, bar top seating, built-in’s, custom shelving, and island prep space. Enjoy boating, fishing, skiing, and jet skiing? Keep your boat in the property’s private BOAT SLIP PARKING and enjoy the two community PRIVATE BOAT RAMPS on lake Bessie and FERNWOOD PARK. You can also enjoy catching and releasing fish in the nearby pier. Seeking exercise and a sense of community? This home sits just steps away from a community park and fishing pier on LAKE DOWN. You will also enjoy the Town of Windermere’s private resident’s TENNIS COURTS, SWIM areas, 13 parks, and multiple PLAYGROUNDS. Working from home? Use the quiet study as a practical home office. Commuting for work or school? Windermere is adjacent to public & private schools, major tourist attractions, growth areas, arteries, and highways including I-4, Hwy 429, Turnpike, and Hwy 528. Love gardening & nature? You will appreciate the spacious backyard, the canopy of century-old oak trees, and the charming Sandy Streets of this quaint neighborhood. Yearning for URBAN AMENITIES? Enjoy the many restaurants and shops nearby, such as Dr. Phillips Restaurant Row, Mall at Millenia, and Winter Garden Village, or take an easy walk to Main Street for the weekly Farmers Market, monthly Food Truck, and nostalgic diners and coffee shops. Caring for pets? There’s plenty of room to play in the fully fenced side and backyards. Looking for THEME PARKS & entertainment? You are just a few miles away from Disney, Universal, I-Drive, & Downtown Orlando. Come enjoy the true TOWN OF WINDERMERE lifestyle!
Property Highlights
- Waterfront: Lake Privileges
- Pool
- Patio/Deck: Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
- View: Pool
- Heating / Cooling: Central
- Ceiling Type: Vaulted
- Property Type: Single Family, Single Family Residence
- Style: Traditional
- MLS #: O5985118
Area |
34786 - Windermere |
Elementary School |
Windermere Elem |
Garage |
Yes |
High School |
Olympia High |
Middle School |
Gotha Middle |
Property Subtype |
Residential |
Property Type |
Single Family Residence |
Style |
Traditional |
Subdivision |
Windermere Town |
Taxes |
$6,150 |
Utilities |
Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected |
Fireplace Features |
Family Room, Wood Burning |
Flooring |
Laminate, Vinyl, Wood |
Full Baths |
4 |
Furnished |
Unfurnished |
Garage |
Yes |
Garage Spaces |
2 |
Laundry |
Inside, Laundry Room |
Total Baths |
4 |
Total Beds |
5 |
Appliances |
Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer |
Community Features |
Fishing, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s) |
Construction Materials |
Block, Stucco |
Cooling |
Central Air |
Direction Faces |
South |
Exterior Features |
Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters |
Fencing |
Vinyl |
Has View |
Yes |
Heating |
Central |
Interior Features |
Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar |
Interior Square Footage |
3,200 |
Lot Size Acres |
0.37 |
Lot Size Square Feet |
15,999 |
Patio Features |
Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened |
Roof |
Shingle |
Rooms |
13 |
Sewer |
Septic Tank |
Stories |
One |
Water Source |
Public |
Windows |
Blinds |