18220 Elmwood Drive Alva Florida | Home for Sale
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Alva, FL 33920
- 5Beds
- 3.00Total Baths
- 3 Full, 0 HalfBaths
- 3,512SqFt
- 1956Year Built
- 3.20Acres
- MLS# C7511469
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Active
- Approx Time on Market1 month, 1 day
- Area33920 - Alva
- CountyLee
- Subdivision None
Overview
Experience this unparalleled luxurious waterfront estate in Alva, Florida, The secret equestrian and boaters recreational hideaway!"" Find yourself in the tranquility and elegance in the privacy of 3.2 acres rich in this classic southern-style charm. Nestled in mature native yellow pines, old oaks dripping with Spanish moss, Floridas own Sabal Cabbage Palms and tropical fruit trees, it borders the West Bank of Telegraph Creek at the distal end near the Caloosahatchee River. This property offers a rare blend of privacy, serenity, and the lusciousness that Florida is! This estate features a visually interesting entrance with a design that enhances the aesthetic appeal of the property. Hand laid running bond designed pavers, its path was chosen to navigate around existing landscape features. Indulge in the luxury of this oversized private pool with estimated depth of 3 feet to 9 feet. Lap swim in its 40 foot length. The outdoor living space is a haven for relaxation and entertainment. The estate is equipped with a softening and RO system, and distributed water. The main house includes three bedrooms, two baths, a central family room, as well as the open concept, kitchen, dining, and living space. The primary suite with ensuite bathroom, includes private access to the pool and Jacuzzi area, and large walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, with one having direct access to the pool and the other a private quiet area. Craftsmanship and materials in this upgraded-updated home is second to none! The open concept, living area with vaulted ceilings, architectural design, and finishes that create an ambience of refined sophistication. In this space you will feel at one with nature surrounded by glass touching nature! The multi chef kitchen will support the family's best chefs at holidays and gatherings with the island kitchen layout with superb functionality and the social hub of this 700 sf gathering place! The kitchen features state of the art amenities, including blanche quartz countertops, designer stainless steel sink, eye catching SubZero classic French door refrigerator freezer. Chefs choice of the induction range, convection, double oven and an easy to reach, conveniently located microwave oven. Designer cabinetry, including a large walk-in pantry with designer doors and stainless barn door hardware. The guest cottage features two bedrooms, a moderate living space with an easily servicing kitchen, comfortable bathroom with a walk-in shower. A long screened covered porch invites guests to sit and relax in the picturesque sanctuary. This estate also features a 2400 square-foot red iron frame barn, concrete floor and wired, complete with rollup overhead doors. For further details of the attributes of this properties improvements, please read features below. Enjoy fishing on the 340+/- feet of Telegraph Creek, or launch your boat down the meandering wide Telegraph Creek, 600 yards to the Caloosahatchee river. Telegraph Creek is a tributary of the Caloosahatchee River part of the Great Calusa Blueway, popular for its preservation and nature viewing opportunities. Enjoy the nearby equestrian access to the Bob Janes Preserve trail system, and the Telegraph Creek Preserve. Ascend into your dream sanctuary in this extraordinary nature immersed private estate, call for your showing! Worthy mention - zoned AG2, call today!
Agriculture / Farm
Horse Amenities: None
Association Fees / Info
Pets Allowed: Yes
Senior Community: No
Association: ,No,
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 3.00
Fullbaths: 3
Building Info
Window Features: AluminumFrames, Blinds, DoublePaneWindows, Shutters, ThermalWindows, WoodFrames, WindowTreatments
Roof: Shingle
Building Area Source: PublicRecords
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Style: Bungalow, Florida, Ranch
Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, InGround, ScreenEnclosure
Patio: RearPorch, Covered, Deck, Enclosed, FrontPorch, Patio, Screened
Pool Private: Yes
Exterior Features: Other, RainGutters, StormSecurityShutters
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $1,425,000
Disclosures: FloodInsuranceRequired,FloodPlainDisclosure
Fencing: ChainLink
Garage / Parking
Open Parking: No
Parking Features: Oversized, WorkshopInGarage
Attached Garage: No
Garage: Yes
Carport: Yes
Car Ports: 1
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Fireplace Desc: FamilyRoom, WoodBurning
Fireplace: Yes
Floors: Carpet, CeramicTile, EngineeredHardwood, PorcelainTile
Levels: One
Spa: Yes
Laundry Features: CommonArea, WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, Other
Interior Features: BuiltInFeatures, CeilingFans, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, LivingDiningRoom, MainLevelPrimary, OpenFloorplan, StoneCounters, SolidSurfaceCounters, VaultedCeilings, WalkInClosets, WoodCabinets, WindowTreatments
Appliances: ConvectionOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, ExhaustFan, ElectricWaterHeater, Disposal, IceMaker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, RangeHood, WaterSoftener, Washer
Spa Features: AboveGround
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: From Exit 143, Bayshore (80), east 3.3 mi (Lee Civic Center) to SR 31, north 2 miles (to signal) to RT 78, EAST 3.2 miles (Cedar post and rail fence on south) to Elmwood Dr, south to first ""hidden"" drive on east (left), approach with enjoyment of your vehicles performance.
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.2
Lot Sqft: 139,392
Est Lotsize: IRREGULAR
Vegetation: FruitTrees, Oak, PartiallyWooded, Wooded
Lot Desc: Cleared, DeadEnd, Flat, FloodZone, IrregularLot, Level, OutsideCityLimits, OversizedLot, Pasture, Private, Landscaped
Misc
Other
Other Structures: Barns, Other, SecondResidence
Equipment: ReverseOsmosisSystem
Special Conditions: None
Security Features: SmokeDetectors
Other Rooms Info
Property Info
Section: 15
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Condition: NewConstruction
Property Attached: No
New Construction: No
Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
Stories: 1
Foundation: Block, Slab
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 15
Sqft Info
Sqft: 3,512
Bulding Area Sqft: 6,860
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: PublicRecords
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,024
Tax Lot: 2
Tax Legal Description: NORTH 250 FT GOVT LOT 2 LYING WEST OF TELEGRAPH CRK, ALVA, LEE COUNTY, FL
Tax Block: 00/00
Tax Annual Amount: 2353
Tax Book Number: 00/00
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Electric, HeatPump
Water Source: Well
Sewer: AerobicSeptic, PrivateSewer, SepticTank
Cool System: CentralAir, CeilingFans
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: ElectricityConnected, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, PhoneAvailable
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: Creek, RiverAccess, RiparianRights
View: Yes
Water Body Name: TELEGRAPH CREEK
View: Garden, Pool, CreekStream, TreesWoods, Water
Directions
From Exit 143, Bayshore (80), east 3.3 mi (Lee Civic Center) to SR 31, north 2 miles (to signal) to RT 78, EAST 3.2 miles (Cedar post and rail fence on south) to Elmwood Dr, south to first ""hidden"" drive on east (left), approach with enjoyment of your vehicles performance.This listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty
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18220 Elmwood Drive, Alva, Florida has 5 Beds, 3 Full Bath, and 0 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 18220 Elmwood Drive, Alva, Florida is C7511469.
The price for 18220 Elmwood Drive, Alva, Florida is $1,425,000.
The status of 18220 Elmwood Drive, Alva, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 18220 Elmwood Drive, Alva, Florida is .
The home located at 18220 Elmwood Drive, Alva, Florida was built in 2025.
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