The pictures of the house and grounds do not do it justice. Nestled in a neighborhood serenely shaded by the outstretched leaves and limbs of centuries old live oaks, driving here is a unique experience in itself. The lengthy and accommodating driveway compliments the generously sized front yard, while the larger, yawning back yard slopes gently down to a sheltered cove along Lake Iamonia’s southwestern extremity. Deer and fawns, egrets, hawks, and other wildlife roam throughout. The lengthy dock escorts you into the calm, swampy confines of the cove, where you can indulge in a chorus of waterbirds, frogs, and the gentle breezes flowing through lilies, reeds, and cypress. Care is needed when traversing the dock, some planks are in disrepair.
Inside, the soaring, 2-story great room is the undisputed jewel of the Interior. Its ample windows bid you to soak in the calm landscape of the backyard and lake, and the height and breadth of the windows afford effortless viewing of wildlife roaming the rear grounds. The seating is a touch sparse to accommodate a very large gathering.
The kitchen, woody, open, and bright, is reasonably- to well-stocked with cookware, although its age is beginning to show. The microwave is placed rather inconveniently at waist height opposite the fridge. Otherwise, all appliances are newer and situated nicely. The island allows for plentiful prep and buffet space, while the oversized dining table and island counter offer seating for most everyone in a large party. The 2 pantries provide plentiful storage for a longer stay.
Upstairs, the 2nd floor master bedroom suite is well-sized, most especially the bathroom, which is quite stunning. The huge windows and large balcony are an added treat. The additional upstairs bedroom is opposite the loft area, but the lack of another 2nd floor bathroom is inconvenient.
Filling out the downstairs, the many small bedrooms each sport 2 full-size bunk beds for a whopping 16 mattresses downstairs, providing an incredible amount of sleeping space for overnight guests. However, there only being 1.5 bathrooms downstairs, which also must be shared with the other upstairs bedroom, means that the bathroom situation would be strained for an overnight gathering. The downstairs bathroom is, however, absolutely palacial, with a massive walk-in shower and even larger oversized jacuzzi tub, is remarkably extravagant.
In sum, scenic area, great house, large parties must ration bathrooms.
