2501 Alaqua Drive, Longwood, FL 32779

$5,000,000
7
BD
8.5
BA
15,468
SqFt
Sold Price
$5,000,000
List Price
$5,750,000
Status
Sold
Days on Market
135
Closing Date
Apr 09, 2021
MLS#
O5905946
Property Style
Single Family
Architectural Style
Custom
Year Built
2009
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
8.5
Baths Half
5
Living Area
15,468
Lot Size
149,508
Acres
3.40
Total Acreage
2 to less than 5
Legal Subdivision Name
Alaqua
MLS Area Major
Longwood/Wekiva Springs

Property Description

Magnificent and eloquent golf-front Charles Clayton custom-built estate in Alaqua, available for the first time ever. The dramatic interior welcomes you with a grand stone foyer guiding you over a glass floor overlooking the subterranean climate-controlled 2,000-bottle wine cellar. This exquisite home was designed room-by-room, making every square foot into usable space, and is a perfect mix of comfort and elegance. It is truly an entertainer’s dream with the first floor featuring a grand 2-story living room/library influenced by the Lanesborough Hotel in Hyde Park, London. Naturally flowing into an elegant billiard room and a family room with a curved glass window overlooking the screened lanai and pool. Also on the first floor is an optional owner's or guest suite, formal dining room, custom-fitted home office/study with a computer station, and custom kitchen uniquely complete with gas Wolf Teppan-Yaki hibachi-style grill, Viking range, oven, warming drawer, & microwave. You will also find both a Kenmore dishwasher and a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawer. The second floor features 4 spacious bedroom suites, all with their own luxurious baths impeccably designed with the finest finishes. There are 3 staircases throughout the home, as well as an elevator that will transport you to your very own rooftop observation deck. The owner's wing includes a sound-insulated media room, massage room and extravagant walk-in closets including a dressing room. Additionally, you can access a 2-bedroom guest house complete with living room, fireplace and kitchen. The second floor also features a hidden library, playroom and well-appointed laundry room featuring 2 washers, 2 dryers and a dog bathing station. This exquisite home sits on almost 3.5 acres with golf course frontage and formal manicured landscape while still nestled in the security of a gated community. All of the large balconies in this estate boast panoramic views of the golf course and water. Lanai is complete with retractable screens, a summer kitchen and two fire pits, a Kalamazoo grill and appliances including a kegerator. There is also a resort-like newer pool house, separate well-appointed poker room complete with bar and private bathroom. Additionally, a USTA regulation tennis court abutting the Wekiva preserve was added for ultimate privacy. The pool was inspired by The Four Seasons and inspires a sense of peace and serenity. This home has been impeccably maintained and was built with commercial standards in mind. Nothing has been overlooked including a safe room and a gas generator which powers the entire house. The estate offers a main house 6-car garage, a golf cart bay, and an additional garage attached to the guest house. Alaqua is a 24-hour guard-gated community with country club and gun range membership available.

Additional Information

Taxes
$32267
Minimum Lease
No Minimum
HOA Fee
$1,600
HOA Payment Schedule
Quarterly
Maintenance Includes
24-Hour Guard, Common Area Taxes, Escrow Reserves Fund, Maintenance Grounds, Security
Location
Conservation Area, City Limits, In County, On Golf Course, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk, Street Dead-End, Paved, Private
Community Features
Association Recreation - Owned, Deed Restrictions, Gated, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking, Park, Sidewalks, Golf Community, Gated Community, Maintenance Free, Security
Property Description
Three+ Story
Zoning
A-1
Interior Layout
Built in Features, Central Vaccum, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Pest Guard System, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
Interior Features
Built in Features, Central Vaccum, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Pest Guard System, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
Floor
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
Appliances
Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Ice Maker, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Purifier, Water Softener, Wine Refrigerator
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sprinkler Well, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Heating
Central, Electric
Air Conditioning
Central Air, Zoned
Fireplace Description
Free Standing, Gas, Living Room, Other
Exterior Construction
Block, Concrete, ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms), Stone
Exterior Features
Balcony, Fence, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Tennis Court(s)
Roof
Membrane, Tile
Foundation
Slab
Pool
Private
Pool Type
Fiber Optic Lighting, Gunite, In Ground, Outside Bath Access, Pool Sweep, Salt Water, Tile
Garage Carport
5+ Car Garage, Golf Cart Garage
Garage Spaces
7
Garage Features
Circular Driveway, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Golf Cart Garage, Golf Cart Parking, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street, On Street, Oversized, Split Garage
Elementary School
Heathrow Elementary
Middle School
Markham Woods Middle
High School
Lake Mary High
Fences
Other
Water View
Pond
Pets
Allowed
Flood Zone Code
X
Parcel ID
15-20-29-5KW-0000-0320
Legal Description
LOTS 32 & 33 & BEG NW COR LOT 33 RUN S 285 FT N 81 DEG 32 MIN 53 SEC W 227.19 FT N 13 DEG 64 MIN 25 SEC E 259.68 FT TO PT W OF BEG E TO BEG ALAQUA PH 3 PB 42 PGS 1 THRU 8

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