2501 Alaqua Dr, Longwood, FL 32779

Magnificent and eloquent golf-front Charles Clayton custom-built estate in Alaqua, available for the first time ever. The dramatic interior welcomes you with a grand stone foyer guiding you over a glass floor overlooking the subterranean climate-controlled 2,000-bottle wine cellar. This exquisite home was designed room-by-room, making every square foot into usable space, and is a perfect mix of comfort and elegance. It is truly an entertainer's dream with the first floor featuring a grand 2-story living room/library influenced by the Lanesborough Hotel in Hyde Park, London. Naturally flowing into an elegant billiard room and a family room with a curved glass window overlooking the screened lanai and pool. Also on the first floor is an optional owner's or guest suite, formal dining room, custom-fitted home office/study with a computer station, and custom kitchen uniquely complete with gas Wolf Teppan-Yaki hibachi-style grill, Viking range, oven, warming drawer, & microwave. You will also find both a Kenmore dishwasher and a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawer. The second floor features 4 spacious bedroom suites, all with their own luxurious baths impeccably designed with the finest finishes. There are 3 staircases throughout the home, as well as an elevator that will transport you to your very own rooftop observation deck. The owner's wing includes a sound-insulated media room, massage room and extravagant walk-in closets including a dressing room. Additionally, you can access a 2-bedroom guest house complete with living room, fireplace and kitchen. The second floor also features a hidden library, playroom and well-appointed laundry room featuring 2 washers, 2 dryers and a dog bathing station. This exquisite home sits on almost 3.5 acres with golf course frontage and formal manicured landscape while still nestled in the security of a gated community. All of the large balconies in this estate boast panoramic views of the golf course and water. Lanai is complete with retractable screens, a summer kitchen and two fire pits, a Kalamazoo grill and appliances including a kegerator. There is also a resort-like newer pool house, separate well-appointed poker room complete with bar and private bathroom. Additionally, a USTA regulation tennis court abutting the Wekiva preserve was added for ultimate privacy. The pool was inspired by The Four Seasons and inspires a sense of peace and serenity. This home has been impeccably maintained and was built with commercial standards in mind. Nothing has been overlooked including a safe room and a gas generator which powers the entire house. The estate offers a main house 6-car garage, a golf cart bay, and an additional garage attached to the guest house. Alaqua is a 24-hour guard-gated community with country club and gun range membership available.