722 Carlton Ave., Lake Wales, FL 33853

722 Carlton Ave., Lake Wales, FL 33853
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$575,000
Sold on 11/20/23
Beds Baths Sq. Ft. Taxes Built
5 3.10 4,116 $2,732 1938
On the market: 50 days
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What an opportunity to own this beautiful home at this price......A Lake Wales staple since 1938, this beautiful custom-built concrete block home has undergone a complete transformation inside and outside since the sellers purchased this amazing historic pool home, with guest house. The floorplan of this home is elegant and perfect for entertaining with multiple spaces for guests to mingle. The foyer opening on the main floor boasts a 20 ft ceiling height and 9'4 throughout the main floor. In addition to the many other features this home also comes equipped with natural gas connections in the main house for the kitchen range, tankless water heater, dryer, and pool heater.  The home has undergone updates to electrical and plumbing. The kitchen transformation includes honed Venatino Marble countertops, backsplash and counter to ceiling marble framing kitchen window, Framed Marble Waterfall Island, Refinished hardwood floors, Brass faucet and door hardware, In cabinet and under cabinet lighting, Dutch door for laundry room, Original swinging doors restored and installed, Kitchen cabinets in main and butler’s pantry with glass and Chippendale mullions, Serena and Lily/visual comfort lighting, and Restoration Hardware 6 in cabinet and drawer pulls. Primary and guest bathroom updates include new sinks and toilets installed in 2023.  Plantation shutters installed on all 53, YES 53, window openings throughout the home. The natural lighting in this luxurious historic home is absolutely amazing. 2021 Attic insulation enhanced to R-38. The exterior updates include the full roof replacement of the main home, guest house, and cabana in 2021. The exterior HVAC was replaced in 2022 Exterior paint of the main home, installation of exterior stucco and brick wall around the rear of the home and pool area, pool and hot tub were resurfaced and re-tiled, saltwater system conversion, variable speed Pentair pump installed, Pentair LED Lighting installed, waterfalls included. In 2022 an irrigation well was installed and all exterior hose bibs pull water from the irrigation well.  In 2023 a new irrigation system was installed in the front and rear yard. New 3-Tiered Landscaping design in addition to the front porch extension that allows for a beautiful view of lake Wailes lake.  The splendid views from the primary bedroom include Bok Tower and Walesbilt Hotel. Within the home there is a plethora of storage space and closets for all your decorations and decor. Two of the bedrooms have built-in dressers.  Additional storage can be found in the basement. The guest house suite has its own private entrance, a full kitchen and appliances, a private bathroom with walk in shower, two large sliding glass doors for natural lighting. This space has so many possibilities for friends, family, or potential income. This home offers so many unique and intrinsic features of the traditional 1930's era, from the wrap-around staircase to the art deco flair, you will not want to miss owning this beautiful home.  The location of the home is a very short distance to downtown shopping, restaurants, and the 3 mile walking path around Lake Wailes Lake.
Listing courtesy of Craig Burke, CRAIG BURKE REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC