4657 Hickory Tree Rd., St. Cloud, FL 34772

This beautiful estate nestled on 2.72 acres with a pond view was built to last for generations to come. No HOA allows you to live life as you please. As you drive down the winding oak tree-lined driveway, you can't help but be taken aback by this home's majesty. There is plenty of room for all your toys with the oversized 3-car garage and extra-large paved parking pad on the side. Built like a castle by a now retired developer who wanted to ensure his family lived in the highest quality home he could design, this 5 bed, 3.5 bath, 3868 SF pool home offers a layout that is perfect for entertaining friends and family. From the timeless Chicago brick that adorns the entire exterior, to the fire-rated drywall throughout the interior, this home exceeds just about every modern residential building code requirement on the books. As you walk through, you will find some of the finest finishes, echoing classical accents you might find in fairytale castles. Make sure to take your time during your personal tour as it may be difficult to take in all of the details this home features on the surface, behind the walls, under your feet, and above the ceilings. You can't help but be impressed with the elegant staircase in the foyer as you enter the front door and take special note of the handcrafted trim, woodwork, high-end finishes, and the intricate attention to detail found from the floors to the ceiling in every room, including extensive solid wood trim, crown molding, solid wood doors on every hinge, and wood framed windows with aluminum cladding to protect them from the outdoor elements. The downstairs offers a large formal dining area with built-in solid wood handmade pocket doors, a stunning office with a fireplace as the centerpiece that adorns intricately carved Mahogany pillars, and solid wood pocket doors for privacy. The game room/family room/or 5th bedroom downstairs with its own separate entrance could also serve as an ideal In-Law Suite with some minor modification. Create a feast in the beautiful custom-designed kitchen while still being a part of the festivities with the nice open layout to the dinette and beautiful spacious living room. Enjoy the highest of quality solid Walnut wood cabinetry, Granite counters, and a walk-in pantry. The massive fireplace in the living room is lined in stone quarried from the Appalachian Mountains and is a centerpiece unto itself. Extend your living space and make memories that last a lifetime as you walk out the French doors to the covered patio equipped with a summer kitchen and overlooking the gorgeous pool and spa with screened lanai. All bedrooms and laundry are located upstairs. The spacious Master Ensuite is fit for a King and Queen with all the finishing upgrades and is the perfect place to relax. And you can rest easy knowing that all the major systems in the home, including HVAC, water heater, and roof are updated and new as of 2022. You will be hard-pressed to find a home of this stature on a lot this size for less per SF anywhere in the SE Orlando and Lake Nona metro areas, and the high-grade materials and expert workmanship used to build this home will rival any other home you can find in Florida. There is simply too much to mention; this is a must-see home. Full upgrade list available. A separate 1.49-acre adjacent FRONT parcel is also available. Call TODAY to schedule your tour!