12421 Sullivan Rd

No HOA and total privacy! JUST 20 minutes west of Windermere! Introducing “La Casa Tre Fontane” an elegant, yet rustic Italian farmhouse and equestrian estate! Designed by it’s current owner who studied art in Urbino, Italy in the Marche region. There, she was inspired to re-create the old world charm of a hillside casale with the elegance of a luxurious Tuscan villa. "A Home to be Experienced, Touched and Explored!" This architectural masterpiece is positioned lakeside on the mountainous 8.28 acres with the 3 stall horse barn and guest house just a few steps away. The decorative iron gates lead to a curvy driveway spotted with nostalgic Florida Palms and soaring oaks. The landscape is simply breathtaking with scores of flowering plants, rosemary, olive trees, grapevines and cypress to delight your senses! Thoughtfully positioned courtyards surround the home adding outdoor entertaining spaces that light up as day turns to night! In fact, you’ll look forward to the evening where you’ll enjoy your European style, multi-level courtyard pool overlooking Lake Shepherd! An entertainer’s dream with arched loggia, travertine terraces, bubbling fountains and two jasmine vine covered pergolas with hand forged decorative iron railings. One has a swinging bed and the other a gorgeous stone fireplace and Summer kitchen! Take the dual staircases down to the hot tub below with a cascading waterfall made from imported Turkish stone! The pool’s intricate detailing is one of a kind with colorful mosaic tiling and expansive sun shelf that’s just a few steps from the cabana suite. Your guests will love the privacy and warm breeze off the lake! Let’s go inside! This home boasts 6 bedrooms 5 1/2 baths, a loft, theatre and more! 2 of the 6 bedrooms are set up as separate guest suites! The entrance has a hacienda vibe with it’s decorative rustic gate and carved double doors with a speak easy! The koi pond and a sprawling fuchsia bougainvillea add to the ambiance and authentic Italian style! The foyer is lovely with wrought iron staircase and a salvaged stained glass focal point that was hand painted in France in 1840 and leaded in Germany! Soaring 20 ft ceilings with wooden beams, hand forged iron fixtures, copper sinks and Turkish stone countertops exude quality and create an inviting space for your family and friends. This home was created over many years with artisans spending months just hand honing the imported travertine to fit each space, including baseboards, feature walls, fireplace, bathrooms and the stunning gourmet kitchen! A vintage dresser was artfully converted into a kitchen island with hand crafted real wood cabinetry and the very best appliances. In fact, every cabinet, mirror, trim piece and fixture was hand picked to adorn this spectacular home! This residence has hosted many beautiful weddings, parties and years of equestrian activities and has endless possibilities! For the horse lover, enjoy run out paddocks, riding arena and tons of storage! Ready for your chickens and organic garden! Finally, a property that truly offers the best of both worlds, giving you both privacy and convenience and a place to call your forever home! Located 25 minutes from Downtown Orlando, 35 minutes to Disney and just minutes from local restaurants, shopping and schools including world renowned Montverde Academy!