Florida

ICONIC, STUNNING, UNIQUE and ONE-OF-A-KIND only begin to describe this expanded St. James Premier home with over 5400 SF of air conditioned living space with 5 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths. The oversized ¾ acre lot is located directly on Lake Sumter in the prestigious Village of Bridgeport at Lake Sumter. Enjoy the convenience of a 5-minute golf cart ride to Lake Sumter Landing or the practice facilities at Palmer Legends Golf Course. Take in the panoramic views of Lake Sumter and the 6th & 7th holes of the Riley Grove Golf Course at Palmer Legends. There are three master suites and each has elegant en-suite baths with Roman Showers, granite counters and large walk-in closets. The two-story Atrium, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a magnificent Italian Quartz wall sculpture, has a beautiful red oak staircase leading to an upstairs Master Suite, Office, or Art Studio, you decide. This suite has incredible views of Lake Sumter and a screened balcony. The family room has floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to a massive lanai and pool area. Audio and energy saving LED lighting have been added throughout the main living areas and the lanai. Updated light fixtures and ceiling fans contribute to the soft contemporary style. Six TV’s and 3 surround sound systems are included with the home. The covered lanai is a perfect entertainment area for large or small gatherings at over 750 square feet and includes a built-in summer kitchen featuring granite counters and backsplash, a Twin Eagles grill, Kamado Joe smoker, wet bar with refrigerator, and commercial icemaker with a rated capacity of 240 pounds of ice per day. Breathtaking views highlight the solar and gas-heated spa and pool with 3 waterfalls. The gourmet kitchen features updated Kitchen Aide, Miele and Cafe stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a gas range with baking drawer, microwave with air fryer and convection capabilities and a closet pantry. This home will exceed your expectations for both entertaining and living. Two additional downstairs bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bath with granite counters. The flooring is Italian porcelain tile and engineered, scraped hardwood throughout. Window treatments are all plantation shutters. Crown molding everywhere even including the lanai. Twelve-foot ceilings create an open and spacious feel. There is a whole home water softener, lightning rod protection, brand new roof and huge amounts of built in storage space in the garage. With well over 5,000 sq. ft. of air-conditioned living space and massive outdoor living areas, this magnificent home is unlike anything else in The Villages. It can be yours but don’t wait. Make your appointment for a private tour today. (Bond Payoff $17,864.46; Annual Bond payment $1,830.74; Annual Bond Maintenance $1,122,37.)