1373 Windy Ridge Ct, Longwood, FL 32750

This unique lakefront sanctuary is 3.94 acres with a 4 bed 3 bath house, a separate 2 bed 2 bath cottage and a separate art studio. There is well-lit, off-street parking for up to ten cars. A hydrocourt clay tennis court (resurfaced November 2021), salt water lap pool and wrap-around porch on the farm-style house, all with views of the lake, complete the impression of being in a private resort, a tennis enthusiast’s and swimmer’s dream. There are walking and biking trails nearby and, for golfers, a wide choice of top class golf courses. Set in park-like grounds with multiple oak, magnolia, palm and citrus trees, and over 40 bald cypress trees for privacy along the lakeshore, the property has abundant bird life. There is a dock on the lake (Lake Myrtle) and over (250) feet of lake frontage. The lake is quiet, with islands and hidden coves, perfect for kayaking and fishing. With its own gated and private driveway at the end of a cul de sac, this property is the ultimate refuge for peace and relaxation within an urban metropolis, and a nature-lover’s paradise. Just 45 minutes’ drive to the Atlantic coastal resorts to the east, or the Disney and Universal Studios theme parks to the west, it has the best of Central Florida within easy reach. The main house was completely renovated in 2007-2008, with a roof replaced in July 2022, has a large gallery-like great room with high beamed ceilings and plenty of natural light, a big kitchen area with a professional quality gas stove, gorgeous countertops, and ample pantry space. On one side of the great room are two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. The master bedroom has an adjoining private room for use as a study, TV-room or library. On the other side of the great room are two more bedrooms, a shared bathroom, laundry room and family TV- room. The screened-in porch has plenty of space for outdoor seating and dining, a ping pong table and pool table, overlooking the salt water lap pool and green clay tennis court with practice wall. Set among the trees is an outdoor shower with hot water for year-round use. The cottage has an approximately 1200 sq ft living area with 2 beds and 2 baths, two living areas and a kitchenette, perfect for short or long-term living for guests and family. The studio, with a view over the lake and shaded by large oak trees, is a perfect creative space away from the house, for art, yoga, meditation or simply a retreat. The park-like grounds, with 13 irrigation zones fed by a private well (the living spaces have city water), have been landscaped for trees but offer the enthusiastic gardener diverse opportunities. A large garden shed provides storage space for tools and equipment. The land is zoned as agricultural land, permitting sub-division and stabling of a horse, among other things. The property is not part of a home-owners’ association and has no fees attaching to it other than Seminole County property taxes. Walking distance from Woodlands Elementary and a short driving distance from Rock Lake Middle School and Lake Mary High School, top public schools, and offering an active outdoor life of tennis, swimming, kayaking, and fishing on the lake, this is an ideal property for multi-generational family living, remote work from home, active retirement with space to accommodate visiting family and friends, or vacation rental. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to purchase a one of a kind home!