All offers shall be reviewed on Monday, May 1st at 5:00 pm.
Available for the first time in 55 years.
This gracious homestead was built in 1917 and enjoyed by 3 generations of the current owners. It is located off a sand road in Olde Windermere. The large, 1+ acre corner lot gently slopes to Lake Down with 200 ft of sandy shoreline. A canopy of majestic oaks, palms, magnolia and cypress trees frame and shade to welcome all who are lucky enough to visit or dwell here. Chosen in 1999 for filming “Walking Across Egypt”, some of the remnants of the film remain.
Original features include windows, doors and wood flooring. The main home is two story with 4 bedrooms and a walk in attic on the 2nd floor. The square footage does not include additional 500 sf of enclosed porches and detached music studio. The enclosed front porch is lined with windows providing amazing sunrise and water views. A cozy gathering room features beamed ceilings, wood trim, window seating and a brick fireplace. A large formal dining room off the kitchen has a built in corner curio cabinet. Connected by a shared utility room is a 1 bedroom apartment with a full kitchen, living room with fireplace and another enclosed porch. The 20x20 detached garage boasts an additional 15x11 workspace. On the south edge of the property is a separate building currently used as a music room. It is 195 s.f. built for soundproofing and with electric, A/C and Ethernet to apartment. The wall facing the lake was framed for a potential future window making it an ideal home office should one choose. The property has ample parking space for trailers or RV. NO HOA. Keep your boat in the covered boat dock for quick and easy access and enjoyment of all your favorite water sports. The Butler Chain of Lakes is one of Florida’s Outstanding Waterways consisting of 11 interconnecting freshwater lakes. Windermere offers a small town feel just minutes from fine dining, premium shopping, golf and area attractions. From home you can walk to library, parks, restaurant and more. Enjoy weekly Farmer’s Markets and seasonal Town events.
Florida living at its finest!!