12757 SE 143RD AVENUE

This is one of the most outstanding custom built residences on Lake Weir. Conceived by architect Jerry Stevens and built by Holland Drake, this prime 1.63 +/- acre gated Sandy Hook retreat, on big Lake Weir’s north shore, is a four season masterpiece. Perfection is in every detail, from the appeal of a lake lodge, exceptional quality and finishes and modern rustic elegance. Designed In the highest standard of a luxury lakefront estate, this home affords two levels of spectacular indoor/outdoor entertaining options and water views from every room. Witness striking sunsets, sunrises, moon reflections and even the space shuttle launches, as water and sky dance in harmony together. Professional Florida style landscape and a circular drive sets the stage as you enter the home. The garage level entry features beautifully stained and polished concrete floors, 2 guest rooms with walk out access to outdoor patio, 2 full bathrooms, ample storage, guest laundry, guest living room/game room/or additional bedroom and access to 4 car garage highlighting a double space pull through for trailer or 4th car and storage room for all of your water-toys. Off of the entry, elevator and stairway options, lead to the spectacular main living level. Upstairs features a cozy rugged stone floor to ceiling fireplace, an abundance of natural light and stunning heart pine floors that seamlessly connects the wide open great room, dining and kitchen areas and provides the perfect place to to gather and relax. Disappearing glass pocket doors make indoor/outdoor living blend perfectly with large upper level terrace. No detailed is spared in the gourmet kitchen that is equipped with culinary excellence and entertaining in mind. There is a large private home office with basket weave heart pine flooring, guest bath, upstairs laundry and primary suite that opens to the upper level deck all under a massive two story bird cage. Primary features en-suite with glass steam shower, double sinks, soaking tub, separate powder and his and her closets. En-suite door leads to private deck with outdoor shower. Additional features: second level terrace features tongue and groove ceiling, composite wood decking, cable railing for unobstructed views, rugged stone gas fire pit, wet bar, ceiling fans, TV and spiral staircase to lower level outdoor full bar, TV, all under covered lanai, with beautiful tongue and groove ceiling and ceiling fans, overlooking beach entry heated salt water pool and spa. Just outside birdcage is an outdoor shower, additional foot shower, a built in gas grilling area with refrigerator and stone fire pit, over 100 feet of private fine wht sandy beach complete paradise with palm covered tiki hut and relaxing hammock, firm bottom sand lake entry into crystal clear lake. professional closet systems, energy efficiency, low e-windows, smart home, indoor and outdoor integrated speakers, on demand hot water, 2 HVACS, lots of storage, irrigation. Sandy Hook is a private gated community in Ocklawaha consisting of 5 lake front estates, each home has access to a boat slip in the marina basin. Big Lake Weir is a 5,685 acre ultimate active water-sport and fishing destination. Paddle board or jet ski to Gator Joe’s Bar and Grill for lunch or a quick boat ride to Eaton’s Beach Sandbar and Grill for dinner. Home is conveniently located 10-15 min to Lady Lake grocery, shopping, medical and restaurants and a quick 25 minute drive to Ocala.