1245 howell point

Under contract-accepting backup offers. 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 fabulous 3-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 suites. The finely crafted interior finishes include 10 foot ceilings, solid wood flooring, impressive millwork and quintessential designer touches throughout. The ground floor level includes 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.The second level boasts spectacular views through french doors spanning the entire back of the home and offers spacious entertaining spaces to include charming living room with wood burning fireplace, a spacious dining room, a gorgeous farm-style eat-in kitchen, a well appointed butler's pantry, laundry room and impressive primary suite with it's private den and soothing bathroom. The uppermost level boasts 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths with a primary suite opening onto a balcony giving unparalleled views of the grounds and the private 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, a full house generator, complete fence replacement, brick pavers, complete asphalt surface renewal and more! The idyllic and well appointed barn has a tack room with shower, laundry facility, a newly installed roof, a wash station, fly spray station and all 10 stalls are fully irrigated and wired for electricity. In addition the front pastures have two covered polestalls adding additional livestock or equipment storage. This is truly a remarkable "one of a kind" offering in the enchanting town of Winter Park, Florida. Schedule your private tour today?