11324 BRIDGE HOUSE ROAD WINDERMERE FL 34786 MLS #O6280348

Elegance defined behind the guarded gates of the Reserve at Lake Butler Sound. Welcome to “Evening Sun:” a stunningly beautiful residence that pays homage to Italian style and opulence mixed with the poise and splendor of an idyllic cathedral. Be impressed with graceful sophistication upon entry of stone flooring, rich wood millwork, iron railings and a dramatic winding staircase. Formal spaces are luxurious and inviting and include a generous-sized dining room with adjacent wine room and refrigeration, sumptuous living room with stone two-sided fireplace, executive-style den with elevator and courtyard access. A refined family room with wood flooring, stone gas fireplace, and floor to ceiling drapes offer grand accents and French doors lead to a backyard oasis. Outside, manicured grounds frame a mammoth resort-style pool with hot tub, rock waterfall features, alfresco dining space with fireplace and TV, Travertine decking, and an impressive newly-built showcase cabana with motorized invisible screens, BBQ grill and full kitchen, and extra spaces for outdoor entertaining. The interior gourmet kitchen includes dual refrigerators, dual dishwashers, 6-burner gas cooktop with griddle, pot filler, walk-in hidden pantry, stone counters, double sinks, and bar seating. A stately corridor leads to a primary retreat that is tranquil and dignified with classic and tasteful design with a lancet window, decorative stone and wood inlays, faux glaze touches, jetted tub, separate water closet with toilet and bidet, walk-in tiled shower with double heads, and generous closet room. Upstairs are four additional bedrooms, all ensuite, and a just-reimagined game room with wet bar, elevator, built-ins, and French doors leading to an upstairs loggia for additional outdoor space. Other extras include: two workstations, 7-zone whole home audio system with smart phone technology, ethernet jacks in every room and pool cabana, “hard wired” smart TVs and video devices, water heater recirculation pumps, both tankless and hot water heaters, two separate 240V circuits for electric vehicle charging, and four car garage with circular driveway. Walking distance to Windermere Prep and offering easy access to shopping, restaurants, theme parks, and downtown Windermere.