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 2000-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 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 leading to the which will transport you to your very own rooftop observation deck. Owners 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, play room and well-appointed laundry room featuring 2 washers, 2 dryers and 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. One of the many large balconies in this Estate, all boast panoramic views of the golf course and water. Lanai is complete with retractable screens, summer kitchen and two fire pits, 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 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.