***PRICE REDUCTION*** Amazing Winter Haven Executive Home on 1.86 Acres with Lake Eloise Frontage! Welcome to this elegant two-story home nestled on nearly 2 acres in a serene, park-like setting on Lake Eloise. From the moment you step into the grand foyer—with its sweeping curved oak staircase, wainscoting, and a stunning Palladian window—you'll appreciate the timeless craftsmanship throughout. The spacious living room centers around a large fireplace with a custom-designed Georgian mantel and matching built-in bookcases. In the formal dining room, you’ll find exquisite built-in cabinets, while the private library features rich, custom cherry wood bookcases. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream, complete with a Jenn-Air double ovens, built-in breadbox, appliance garage, and cutting boards—all seamlessly integrated. The kitchen and breakfast area with an expansive 15x31 feet of space, ideal for both cooking and entertaining. Additional features include insulated Anderson casement windows, a dramatic two-story Greek Revival front portico, and wide 4-foot hallways throughout. Thoughtful details such as keystone window headers, dentil molding under the eaves, and decorative quoins on the brick front elevation add architectural charm. Enjoy your heated Infinity saltwater Pool with stunning views of the shaded backyard and Lake Eloise. Practical touches abound, including an underground dog fence, irrigation system, deep well with water conditioning, dual hot water heaters (including one with a heat recovery unit), and a dual-zone A/C system. The interior also boasts a well-equipped laundry room with cabinets, a built-in ironing board, and a laundry chute. Storage is plentiful, with easily accessible closets and attic spaces. Architectural features continue indoors with transom windows above the archways in the dining and living rooms, and a beautiful sunburst elliptical window with sidelights welcoming guests at the front door.
For sale
Price cut: $400K (7/16)
$1,999,990
3826 Gaines Ct, Winter Haven, FL 33884
6beds
5,400sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
2.76 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$370/sqft
$33/mo HOA
What's special
Lake eloise frontageCustom cherry wood bookcasesStunning palladian windowHeated infinity saltwater poolAppliance garageSweeping curved oak staircaseExquisite built-in cabinets
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 16, 2025 at 09:45am
Listing Provided by:
Doug DeWitt 863-455-4525,
NEW HOME ADVANTAGE LLC 863-268-1130
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: P4934458
Originating MLS: East Polk

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room, Media Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 448 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28x16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23x15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x14
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bath w Spa/Hydro Massage Tub, Dual Sinks
- Level: Second
Dinette
- Level: First
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x16
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x16
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x21
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x15
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 546 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x26
Office
- Level: First
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Other
- Level: First
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26x12
Heating
- Central, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding
- Flooring: Other
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,395
- Total interior livable area: 5,400 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Boat, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Portico
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Storage
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Infinity, Lighting, Pool Sweep, Salt Water, Solar Heat
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake - Chain of Lakes, Lake Privileges
- Body of water: LAKE ELOISE
Lot
- Size: 2.76 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, In County
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 262909687010000171
- Zoning: UNK
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Deed Restrictions
- Subdivision: GAINES COVE
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $33 monthly
- HOA name: Gaines Cove HOA
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Winter Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $370/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,287,608
- Annual tax amount: $14,001
- Date on market: 4/10/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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