1106 Palmer Avenue

Description

Elegant Charleston style residence secluded on a "private lane" in the heart of Olde Winter Park, just one property removed from Lake Osceola. Resting on over a acre magnificent lot, this hidden estate offers the ultimate in privacy and only a short stroll to iconic Park Avenue. The property is like a page right out of Architectural Digest featuring 5,534 sf of living space in the main house, plus a detached full guest apt with an additional 722 sf. From the onset, this home will take your breath away when entering the grand 2-story foyer adorned with Schonbek crystal chandeliers, cozy sitting area, gorgeous travertine stairway & wide hallway upstairs wrapped with custom wrought iron railing. To the right of the foyer, you will find the exquisite living room with layered moldings, masonry fireplace & Venetian plaster walls. The library connects through a gallery and showcases spectacular millwork, then connects to a sunroom hideaway where you can enjoy a quiet book, coffee and more surrounded by walls of glass. To the left of the foyer, you will find the expansive dining room also having a masonry fireplace and designed for entertainment with space for a 12-16 person table to enjoy every family event & holiday. There are also large built-in lighted China cabinets and a butlers pantry located right off the friends/family side entrance from the porte cochere. Next, you find a well-appointed chefs island kitchen fully equipped boasting solid inset Wood-Mode cabinets, double sinks with touchless faucets, six-burner Wolf gas range, Miele dishwasher, in-drawer microwave, double Gaggenau ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine cooler and refrigerator drawers. The breakfast nook is flooded in natural light with picturesque outdoor views. Adjacent is an open keeping room that includes another masonry fireplace and entertainment built-ins. There are Brazilian wood and marble flooring throughout along with noting all 4 fireplaces are fitted with natural gas logs/remote, and an abundance of windows and French doors bringing natural light in from every direction. As you make your way to the second floor, there is an option to take the stylish paneled elevator, and you will find generously sized bedrooms with 2 suites on one side, and the lavish owner's retreat on the other with His & Hers baths, multiple closets, and a convenient laundry room. The first full bathroom includes a vanity, shower stall and marble finishes, and the hallway ends with another Four Seasons style bathroom with a free-standing tub, and separate shower. The picturesque outdoor living areas are truly fabulous, including a well-designed covered wooden porch with remote controlled screens, gas fireplace and summer kitchen, as well as an Adirondack chair sitting area, motor court, spacious 3-car garage with epoxy finish and air-conditioned seasonal storage room, 4th car porte cochere, tropical pool with fountain, artificial turfed yard and well-manicured landscaped grounds The carriage house includes the 4th bedroom suite, full kitchen, sitting area, flex room (currently utilized for an art studio), 2 baths and laundry. This home has been meticulously maintained and the reproduction costs would be staggering to replicate TODAY... A must see to appreciate! NOTE: Owners have plans for creating a 5th bedroom suite and other custom thoughtful modifications depending on the needs of the buyer to be able to enjoy every aspect of this property based on their individual family needs.