| Barbara Jenness | Barbara B. Jenness | barbara@barbarajenness.com | 904-823-0027 |
Lake Kerr, Salt Springs, FL | | Florida Waterfront Retreat - Private, gated, 7+ acre estate with guest home on Lake Kerr in Ocala National Forest | | | 6BR/6.5BA Single Family House | | offered at $3,499,000 | | Year Built | Unspecified | | Sq Footage | 7,843 | | Bedrooms | 6 | | Bathrooms | 6 full, 2 partial | | Floors | 1 | | Parking | 4 Car garage | | Lot Size | 7.28 acres | | HOA/Maint | $0 per month |
DESCRIPTION
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Nestled in the pristine beauty of the Ocala National Forest, this magnificent waterfront estate is one of the finest examples of quality craftsmanship and architectural design available in all of Central Florida. Built in authentic Southwestern style with attention to every detail imaginable, the remarkable retreat sits on the pristine spring-fed waters of the over 2800 acres of Lake Kerr. With more than seven acres of land and over 540 feet of white sand beach, one can find a natural peacefulness and solitude rarely available and still be located within an easy drive of fine dining, shopping and all the cultural venues offered by the nearby city of Ocala, considered the capital of America’s thoroughbred horse farming.
Built as a family retreat, this home offers something for everyone in the family. The gourmet kitchen will inspire your culinary muse with its Wolf range, SubZero refrigerator, three convection ovens, ceramic cooktop, custom paneled refrigerator drawers and so much more. The courtyard beckons to those who have a “lazy bone” to spare. If the stacked stone hot tub doesn’t relax you too much, maybe the sound of the water flowing gently into the blue-bottomed swimming pool will work its magic to relax you. This courtyard was designed to blend seamlessly with the estate’s Southwestern idealism. Its varied quarried tiles, hand-picked accent boulders, summer kitchen, pergolas and ceiling fans provide the perfect tone for a hard day of rest. If adventure and exercise is your cup of tea, take a stroll on the impeccably naturally landscaped grounds or explore the hidden sitting garden and let nature take center stage.
Tennis anyone? The court is waiting to make you work to fall in “love/love” again. If your thumb is green enough, the fenced and irrigated farmers garden will fill your tummy with organic fruit, vegetables and herbs year round! And wait, look over your shoulder and you will see the most inviting thing of all, the sparkling waters of Lake Kerr. Jump on the jet ski, take a spin in the jet boat or simply take a ride on the Islandia and get a little good ole Florida sunshine. The early morning is the best time to kayak or canoe, explore the lake and island while watching the egrets, ospreys and sand hill cranes in their (as well as your) own back yard.
Magnificent gated, Southwestern-style estate on 7.28 acres on Lake Kerr, Marion county's second largest lake. Main house is 7843 sq. ft. and furnished 3 bedrooms and 2 baths guest house with fireplace is 1368 sq. ft. plus an attached 1-car garage. Enjoy 7506 sq. ft. private courtyard with heated pool and spa, tennis court, barn, seawall, boat dock with lifts and Seadoo boat. Main home has 3 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, 2 fireplaces, top of line kitchen appliances, huge great room, custom lights and chandeliers throughout home, attached 3-car garage, study, formal dining room, formal living room, family dining room, Florida room, huge craft room and large wetbar entertainment area complete with dishwasher, TV, and refrigerator with icemaker. Seadoo boat, piano and pool table included with the sale.
| | | | see additional photos below | | | | | | PROPERTY FEATURES
| • Central A/C |
• Central heat |
• Fireplace |
| • High/Vaulted ceiling |
• Walk-in closet |
• Tile floor |
| • Family room |
• Living room |
• Office/Den |
| • Dining room |
• Dishwasher |
• Refrigerator |
| • Stove/Oven |
• Microwave |
• Washer |
| • Dryer |
• Laundry area - inside |
• Balcony, Deck, or Patio |
| • Yard |
• Swimming pool |
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| COMMUNITY FEATURES
| • Garage parking |
• Tennis court(s) |
• Lake |
| • Gated property |
• Secured entry |
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| OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
| • Furnished 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath Guest House w/ 1-car garage |
| • 3-car Garage in main house |
| • Tennis Court |
| • 3-Stall Barn with Tack Room |
| • Dock with boat lifts and boat house |
| • Seadoo Boat included |
| • Piano & Pool table included |
| • Summer Kitchen |
| • Large courtyard with heate pool, spa & waterfall |
| • Gated, fenced 7.28 acres |
| • Gourmet Kitchen |
| • Wet Bar |
| • 4 full baths + 2 half baths in main house |
| • Generator |
| • Garden & potting shed |
| • Over 540' on Lake Kerr |
| • Seawall |
| • Featured in Ocala Magazine: http://tinyurl.com/ocala-magazine |
| • Total of 6 bedrooms; 3 in main home and 3 in guest home |
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| ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
.jpg) Front | .jpg) Tennis Court |  Barn |  View from Water |  Guest House | |
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| | | Contact info: |  |
Barbara Jenness |
Barbara B. Jenness |
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904-823-0027 |
For sale by agent/broker | |
| | | | | | | Posted: Jul 4, 2009, 7:17am PDT | |
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