2300 N Scenic Hwy., Lake Wales, FL 33898

THIS STATELY Central Florida home maintains the historic integrity of the space. Situated on over 4 acres in the Mountain Lake Country Club, this home boasts intricate original details with large living spaces and a spacious outdoor haven providing a pool and a carriage house with sleeping quarters. The entrance of the home welcomes you with an impressive staircase, receiving area and a powder room. Descend into the grand living room where the ceiling soars to support a most exquisite chandelier, as the second floor promenade rounds the room. A marble face fireplace, large windows and French doors open to an outside veranda giving a spectacular view across the massive south lawn. The formal dining room also offers a fireplace and French doors to the veranda. A lengthy butler’s pantry stands by the dining room and its cabinetry and counters repeat into the large kitchen, a darling breakfast room, ½ bath and laundry room complete this wing. The elegance of this residence is attained with beautiful chandeliers, coffered ceilings, wainscoting, crown molding and numerous fireplaces; and the hardwood floors are a fitting feature. A Florida room with a wet-bar is great casual space; it opens to an awning covered porch by the pool. Next is an en suite guest room or use as an office or sitting room. From the upstairs promenade, enter the spacious owners’ suite with romantic fireplace, 13x7 dressing area and delightfully tiled bathrooms. Across the promenade are the additional en suite bedrooms with abundant closets; a charming sitting room and an outdoor balcony finish the second level. There is plenty of storage space that can be found in the attic and in the basement of this home; while the detached garage offers extra accommodations with two bedrooms, full bath and a kitchenette. Enjoy the pool or relax on the patio taking in the serene setting of the Mountain Lake community; so many special features of this elegant home with immense space, indoor and outdoor.—