3255 EDSEL AVENUE

A truly unique, LODGE-STYLE residence that is full of CUSTOM & ornate wood-work. Situated on 5+/- acres, nestled behind a tranquil & STOCKED pond, this ESTATE home exudes pride in ownership as well as class. Step inside & you will be welcomed w/ IMPRESSIVE AUSTRALIAN CYPRESS FLOORS, SOLID KNOTTY-HICKORY CABINETS, PECKY CYPRESS WAINSCOTING, CYPRESS WINDOW SILLS & TRIM, & A SOLID OAK & POPLAR STAIRCASE. We have TWO Owner's Suites, 1 dwnstrs (544 sf) & 1 up (716 sf). Each have private baths, dual sinks, walk-in closets (upstrs suite w/ 2 walk-ins), & tiled showers. Our dwnstrs Suite has its own front porch & personal entrance! "One-of-a-kind" is the only way to describe this GREAT ROOM--1)GRAND, rustic chandeliers 2)tongue-&-groove cypress ceiling w/ expansive beams 3)a RICH FIREPLACE adorned w/ REAL STONE, CEDAR logs, a warm mantle & a ROBUST HEARTH 4)the wet bar is tailored w/ a pecky cypress top, a cypress tree that seems to have grown in place, built in shelves w/ a mirrored back, a rawhide pendant light, & a mini fridge 5)a NEAT jukebox that will stay 6)a 1/2 bath w/ a pedestal sink 7)an oversized Dining w/ space for your LARGE table & matching hutch. In other words, THIS room is the place to be! Check out the view in this kitchen.....plenty of windows for your front-yard panoramas & features such as: s/s GE & Kenmore appliances, rawhide pendant lights, a HUGE under-mount sink w/ a decorative front cabinet, & a walk-in pantry. The island adds counter space & storage along w/ a brkfst bar. BONUSES: METAL ROOF, SPRAY-FOAM INSULATION, BOTH A/C's NEW 2019, NEW EXT. PAINT 2021, HARDY-BOARD SIDING, NEW WELL TREATMENT SYSTEM 2018, IRRIGATION PULLS FROM THE POND, BOSE SURROUND SOUND, WINDOW STORM BOARDS, WRAP-AROUND PORCH, NEWER SCREENS, & A 34X50 DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP! Wait, what?!?!.....a 1700 sf WORKSHOP? And not just ANY 'ole workshop'....this one has central air for some of its spaces/bays, garage doors w/ openers, a stall for the mower, 4 storage rooms/stalls/offices, an insulated "chamber" that was previously used as a walk-in cooler w/ its own drain & holding tank, a small covered area for parking the golf cart/4-wheeler, an outside shower, a custom-built staircase that leads to the GIGANTIC 8x50 storage loft, & a fenced-in paddock at the back. The entire property is fenced & cross-fenced w/ the front half currently being used for pasture. This pasture is cleared & has a 20x25 covered pole-barn which is perfect for protection from the weather. Our peaceful pond adds such ambiance & makes sunsets STUNNING! The variety of birds that visit are such a joy. There has even been a wedding held around this pond.....the arbor adds a fairytale touch (lined with jasmine & accompanied w/ a bench), the fish are fed regularly, & with the work of a pump you'll have a SUPER 7-ZONE irrigation system! A front gate & keypad entry adds a level of security & we also have another 'front pasture' gate for convenience. Come enjoy some "country living" with amenities just minutes away. The FL Trnpke is within 4+ miles, OIA is within 24+ miles, Lake Nona is within 15+ miles, & you can get to our East Coast beaches within 50+ miles. We have great local farms for produce or honey, an awesome Chain-of-Lakes for boating, & a beautiful downtown area w/ a Lakefront Park nearby. Do not pass up the opportunity to own this "hidden gem". If you are looking for more land, the adjoining 5 acres w/ the horse barn may be available for purchase separately.