Nestled among centuries-old grandfather oaks along the northern shore of Lake Monroe, one of Central Florida's largest lakes with Intracoastal Waterway access via the St. Johns River, resides the incredible "Grand Pointe," a privately gated icon estate built in 1998 by renowned homebuilder Charles Clayton. Reminiscent of the lodges of our National Parks in the western Rocky Mountains, the grandeur of stone and wood engender timeless elegance. Grand Point resides on one of the highest points of Stone Island, set ideally on 3.5 acres and located just moments from the Orlando, the beaches, three international airports and the vibrant historic downtowns of Sanford and DeLand. Take a short boat ride across the lake to the farmers market, brunch, dinner or the coffee shop right from your private boathouse or meander up the St. Johns River toward the Intracoastal Waterway. Enjoy 425 feet of undisturbed shoreline from within the private shade of a canopied landscape and manicured lawns overlooking a tremendous boathouse featuring dual boat lifts and seating area. The estate boasts a main residence with five bedrooms, a fantastic office, five full baths plus two half baths, two bonus rooms and a game room. Enter the grand foyer to experience 24-foot floor-to-ceiling windows offering cascading views of the lake from the living room then roam into the enormous family room which offers incredible views of both the pool and lake. Exquisite woodwork and craftsmanship are evident. The generously sized chef's kitchen offers professional appliances, a large casual dining space and opens to the family room. Entertain family and friends in the two-story lanai or the first-floor game room with pool access. The private lakefront office with fireplace makes working from home a pleasure while the near 500-square-foot laundry makes day-to-day chores a breeze. The first-floor master suite is a lake-view oasis of its own while the upstairs bedrooms and bonus rooms upstairs, complete with a Walt Disney World princess hideaway round out this incredible estate. Multiple balconies and terraces extending the resplendent living spaces of each level of the home. Follow the breezeway to the carriage house featuring a car enthusiast's climate controlled four car garage car enthusiast's four-car garage with high ceilings, ample storage and a half bath. Above resides a near 1,500-square-foot guest-suite, current set up as a classic study. The outdoor lifestyle offers an abundance of activities via the lakefront fire pit, the private boat dock with lifts, the pool and spa with two-story screen enclosure, all connected by brick paver walkways. The home is protected by a commercial-sized whole-house generator fueled by dual 1,000-gallon propane tanks providing weeks of backup power. Located near Interstate 4, the 417/429 beltways, easy access to Orlando International and Daytona Beach international airports, the attractions and the beaches makes Grand Point a once-in-lifetime opportunity.
Nestled among centuries-old grandfather oaks along the northern shore of Lake Monroe, one of Central Florida's largest lakes with Intracoastal Waterway access via the St. Johns River, resides the incredible "Grand Pointe," a privately gated icon estate built in 1998 by renowned homebuilder Charle...
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