Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to the private estate at 500 Lake Juliana Dr., a sanctuary of peace and tranquility that captivates you from the moment you arrive. As you approach this exquisite property, the serene ambiance envelops you, inviting you to step into a world of refined elegance and comfort. Enter through the custom front door, featuring a functional peep door, into the grand foyer. Here, solid Brazilian hardwood flooring sets a sophisticated tone, complemented by soaring 12-foot ceilings adorned with custom crown molding and 12-inch baseboards. The ambiance evokes the charm of a chalet-inspired mountain home, while the breathtaking views of your backyard oasis, including the pristine Lake Juliana, remind you of its unique Floridian setting. The heart of this home is the custom gourmet kitchen, a chef’s dream. It boasts granite countertops, 42-inch slow-close cabinets, KitchenAid Commercial Line stainless steel appliances, a gas range with eight cooktops, a pot filler, cabinet lighting, a spacious walk-in pantry, and an enormous kitchen island equipped with electric outlets. The vegetable sink and bar seating area make it perfect for entertaining. The split floor plan ensures maximum privacy for the primary suite, located in its own wing of the home. This luxurious retreat features a double-door entrance, coffered ceilings, built-in shelving, crown molding, and abundant natural light from numerous windows. A double-sided fireplace adds a touch of warmth and elegance. The primary bath is a sanctuary with high ceilings, separate double sink vanities, a luxurious jacuzzi jetted tub, a separate shower, and a private commode The estate includes four additional bedrooms in the main house, each with its own ensuite bathroom, plus a half bath in the main living area. For professionals, there is a separate office space outside the main home, allowing for a distinct work-life balance. Cinema enthusiasts will revel in the home theater, complete with a 120-inch screen, a Sony high-def projector, and a wet bar perfect for serving snacks during movies. This room also features a full bathroom and can function as a studio mother-in-law suite with its own private entrance and garden patio. For the car enthusiast, the property includes an oversized three-car garage and a two-car carport. Embrace the quintessential Florida lifestyle on this 1.79-acre estate, with breathtaking views of the nearly 1,000-acre Lake Juliana. Outside, your pool paradise awaits, featuring a saltwater pool with an attached heated spa. Down by the lake, you'll find a newly upgraded boat house, complete with a 3 ton mini-split air conditioning unit, wet bar, wine refrigerator, living area, and full dining area new windows, spray foam closed cell insulation. The boat house also includes a final half-bath powder room. For cooler nights, enjoy sitting around the fire pit making s'mores, or relax in one of the two hammocks. This home is ideally located near the Polk Parkway and I-4, just minutes from Orlando's theme parks and airports. A newly built Publix shopping plaza is a short drive away, and Auburndale offers a quaint downtown area with shopping and eateries. The roof was replaced in 2021 along with the upgraded 38kw Generac generator and 3 new Trane air conditioning units replaced in 2019, 2 commercial gas hot water heaters 2018. To set up a private showing of this magnificent home, https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtdPg9JQgi0?si=QywHYHp5imbE7R8d please contact me.