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$999,999 No Recent Price Change
18220 Elmwood Drive
Alva, FL 33920
  • 5Beds
  • 3.00Total Baths
  • 3 Full, 0 HalfBaths
  • 3,512SqFt
  • 1956Year Built
  • 3.20Acres
  • MLS# C7525120
  • Residential
  • SingleFamilyResidence
  • Active

  • Approx Time on Market1 month, 15 days
  • Area33920 - Alva
  • CountyLee
  • Subdivision Acreage & Unrec

Overview

This is a truly remarkable property that photographs can't do it justice. Such a beautiful oasis!! Private, peaceful,Perfect for an Artist, writer, photographer or just a nature lover! The good life awaits!! Multigenerational property 2 home estate. Enjoy the workshop/barn of the 2400sf red iron/steel barn. Enjoy the screened recreational area with 40ft pool. Located on 344 feet of the navigable Telegraph Creek, 550 yards to the Caloosahatchee river. Feel the privacy in this 3.2 acre estate. ZONED AG 2! Mature oaks & pines, find yourself in the secret, equestrian and recreational Hideaway of Alva, Florida! The tranquility and elegance of this 3.2 acres rich in classic southern style charm. Nestled in mature native yellow pines dripping with Spanish moss, Sable, cabbage, palms and tropical fruit trees, it borders the West Bank of Telegraph Creek at the distal end near the Caloosahachee river. The serene privacy of Florida is found in this estate beginning with the inviting entrance design that enhances the aesthetic appeal of this property.DETAILS: Main house is 2422sf 3/2 with grand open spaces. The kitchen features state of the art amenities, including BLANCHE quartz countertops, 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, with soft, closing drawers and heavy hinge, including a large walk-in pantry with designer doors, and stainless steel barn door hardware. The multi Chef kitchen will support the families best chefs at holidays and gatherings with the island kitchen as the social hub of the 700 ft. gathering space. A large family room is the hub for the three bedrooms on the north side of the house. The family room features a wood-burning fireplace, and panoramic veiws of the backyard and the telegraph creek. The master suite includes a large walk-in closet and private bath with dual sinks and a spacious custom shower. Private access into the lanai and pool area. The second bedroom, with a vaulted ceiling and access into the pool lanai area. The third bedroom features, built-in open bookshelves, + large size walk-in closet.BONUS!! 1090 ft. guest house with carport. Full functioning, with living room, dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen in the central space, full laundry, hook ups, independent HVAC from main house, and a bedroom located on each end of the living space. A large screen, private lanai invites you to relax and enjoy.A 40 x 60 red iron steel building with three overhead doors and an access door, on a monolithic pour of concrete is here for your needs.Enjoy bank fishing on Telegraph Creek, 10,000 lb. boat lift, walk or ride the equestrian trails in the telegraph Creek preserve or Bob Janes preserve. Property views to the east, our land in a conservation easement or simply stay at home in paradise hidden from the world.



Agriculture / Farm

Association Fees / Info

Bathroom Info

Total Baths:  3.00

Fullbaths:  3

Building Info

Window Features:  WindowTreatments

Roof:  Shingle

Building Area Source:  PublicRecords

Buyer Compensation

Exterior Features

Pool Features:  Gunite, Heated, InGround, Lap, ScreenEnclosure

Pool Private:  Yes

Exterior Features:  PrivateEntrance, PrivateYard, RainGutters, StormSecurityShutters

Fees / Restrictions

Financial

Original Price:  $999,999

Garage / Parking

Garage:  Yes

Carport:  Yes

Car Ports:  1

Green / Env Info

Interior Features

Fireplace Desc:  Stone, WoodBurning

Fireplace:  Yes

Floors:  Carpet, CeramicTile, Tile

Levels:  One

Laundry Features:  Inside, LaundryCloset

Interior Features:  BuiltInFeatures, CeilingFans, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, LivingDiningRoom, MainLevelPrimary, OpenFloorplan, Other, StoneCounters, SolidSurfaceCounters, VaultedCeilings, WoodCabinets, WindowTreatments

Appliances:  ConvectionOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, ExhaustFan, ElectricWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, WaterSoftener, WaterPurifier, Washer

Lot Info

Direction Remarks:  From exit 143 Bayshore/Pine Island Rd, east 3.3 mi Lee Civic Center, north 31, 2 miles north to River Road RT 78, east 3.2 miles to Elmwood, Cedar post and rail fence on south, Elmwood Dr, south to first driveway on east (left), approach with enjoyment!

Lot Size Units:  Acres

Lot Size Acres:  3.2

Lot Sqft:  139,523

Misc

Other

Special Conditions:  None

Other Rooms Info

Property Info

Section:  15

Class Type:  SingleFamilyResidence

Property Sub Type:  SingleFamilyResidence

Construction Materials:  Block, Stucco

Stories:  1

Total Stories:  1

Foundation:  Slab

Human Modified:  Yes

Room Info

Total Rooms:  9

Sqft Info

Sqft:  3,512

Bulding Area Sqft:  6,860

Living Area Units:  SquareFeet

Living Area Source:  PublicRecords

Tax Info

Tax Year:  2,025

Tax Lot:  2

Tax Legal Description:  N 250 FT GOVT LOT 2 LYING W OF CRK CENTER

Tax Block:  11

Tax Annual Amount:  2794.07

Tax Book Number:  D/1

Unit Info

Utilities / Hvac

Heating:  Central, Electric

Water Source:  Well

Sewer:  PrivateSewer, SepticTank

Cool System:  CentralAir, CeilingFans

Cooling:  Yes

Heating:  Yes

Utilities:  CableAvailable, ElectricityConnected

Waterfront / Water

Waterfront:  Yes

Waterfront Features:  Creek, RiverAccess

View:  Yes

Water Body Name:  TELEGRAPH CREEK

View:  CreekStream, Water

Directions

From exit 143 Bayshore/Pine Island Rd, east 3.3 mi Lee Civic Center, north 31, 2 miles north to River Road RT 78, east 3.2 miles to Elmwood, Cedar post and rail fence on south, Elmwood Dr, south to first driveway on east (left), approach with enjoyment!

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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 C7525120.
The price for 18220 Elmwood Drive, Alva, Florida is $999,999.
The status of 18220 Elmwood Drive, Alva, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 18220 Elmwood Drive, Alva, Florida is Acreage & Unrec.
The home located at 18220 Elmwood Drive, Alva, Florida was built in 2026.