Description

This mid-century, move in ready house is special; you will feel it upon entering. A custom-built home in 1962 hasunique and stunning characteristics that are not found in modern homes. Notice themarble compass rose medallion set into the tile floor while you are in the foyer. Lookfurther and you will see the expansive sunken living room with the floor to ceiling slatewood-burning fireplace and 12' insulated sliding doors offering a fantastic view of thescreened lanai and beautiful backyard. The living room is open to the dining room thatfeatures the original wood floor, chair rail, a wrought iron railing and a 6' insulatedsliding doors to the lanai. The kitchen has the original hardwood cabinets and ventedhood, breakfast bar, updated stainless-steel appliances, disposal and electric cook-top.Adjoining the kitchen is the large breakfast/morning room. Next to the kitchen, there is alarge walk-in pantry and laundry room with cabinets and a folding counter. Crownmolding is throughout the house which was solidly built with plaster covered walls andceilings. Down the wide hallway there is attic access and a large linen closet. From thehallway, you will find the 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The primary bedroom boaststwo walk-in closets and an en-suite bathroom. Relax or entertain on the 28' screenedlanai, with 6 foam insulated roof, 3 ceiling fans and wood-grain porcelain tile floors.The oversized garage is something special too! Details include an epoxy floor, atticstairs to the attic with wood flooring, service doors at the front and rear, and a surpriseutility/workshop/hobby room with mini-split A/C and sink or washer/dryer hook-ups.The exterior includes a motor court design circular drive, front porch with slate floor andwood ceiling, almost a 1/2 acre featuring mature landscaping and several concretepatios for entertaining. The large rear yard with alley access is fully enclosed by an ivy-covered block wall and PVC fencing. The yard includes a fountain, shed with electricityand a stately live oak. There is no HOA, so bring your boat or RV and park it on the northside pad with a 50-amp electric outlet. Other features include a shingle roof (2018),ductwork and HVAC with 2 stage heat pump (2018), a whole house backup generatorand two large propane tanks (2022), new microwave (2025), dishwasher (2025), waterline from the street to the house replaced (2022), Safetouch cameras and sensors, andan artesian well-fed sprinkler system. The house has CAT 5 cable connecting threerouters with wifi. The current owner is also including plywood that has been cut to fit the windows but was never actually used/attached to them. During hurricane Ian, the current owners experienced zero floodingdespite the close proximity to Lake Monroe. The generator, trees and A/C are allinspected and maintained annually. Located in the golf cart zone, this house is only fourblocks to Lake Monroe and Sanford's Riverwalk, and less than a mile to the thrivinghistoric downtown. Sanford is the largest city in Seminole County, but you will feel likeyou're living in a small town. Schedule your showing now, this beauty won't last long!!