404 Long And Winding Road, Howey In The Hills, FL

Under contract-accepting backup offers. EXQUISITE 5 BR CUSTOM ESTATE POOL HOME ON 1.7 ACRES IN GATED BLUE SPRING RESERVE. Welcome home to this prestigious gated community located on a 300-acre nature preserve. Immerse yourself in the tranquility and natural beauty found here with ancient trees, birds, wildlife, trails, wetlands, and waterways. A true nature lover’s paradise! And yet, the Turnpike is within a mile, allowing for quick access to Orlando International Airport, Disney, and every desired amenity. At the end of a busy day, retreat home to your sanctuary to be greeted with captivating curb appeal. The classic architecture of this home is timeless, featuring an appealing gabled roofline and cedar shake details, a deep, welcoming front porch, shuttered windows, carriage-style garage doors, and a lush lawn adorned with vibrant landscaping. An expansive driveway, along with the oversized two and 1/2-car garage, provides abundant parking for everyone. A paver walkway welcomes you to the Southern-style front porch and beckons you to relax for a bit. It’s gorgeous with wood plank ceilings and floors, stately columns, and a solid wood front door. Step inside to find even more attention to detail and impressive finishes. Soaring ceilings and abundant windows provide excellent natural light. Beautiful wood-look tile floors flow throughout, as does a pleasing neutral color palette. Decorative case openings, custom crown molding, coffered ceilings, and wainscotting are a few of the classic details. There’s a spacious multi-functional front living room, an elegant formal dining room for hosting family celebrations and holiday meals, and an open-concept family, dining, and kitchen area as the hub and heart of your family’s home. A gourmet kitchen will satisfy any chef with its 5-burner gas range, deep stainless farm-style sink, prep island with sink, double ovens, French-door refrigerator, Butler’s pantry, loads of custom cabinetry and storage drawers, breakfast bar, and