224 STRATFORD DR Winter Springs, FL 32708

This five bedroom / four and a half bath estate home is situated on one of the largest lots in Wicklow Greens, a gated community of 48 custom homes located in the heart of the highly sought after Tuskawilla community. This 4300 sqft home sprawls out across it's 1 acre lot which backs up to a beautiful conservation view, Howell Creek, and the right frontage backs to the Tuskawilla golf course. Step in through the double doors and be blown away by the grand features in this home including 12-ft ceilings, tray ceiling accents, 5-in baseboards, crown molding, plantation shutters and maple hardwood flooring.  The oversized 600 sq foot living room has a 5 pocket corner slider door that opens up into your outdoor oasis, with a paver patio, a saltwater pool & hot tub all overlooking the private conservation view. The kitchen includes 42-in solid wood upper cabinets, granite countertops, an island & elite stainless steel appliances, including a double oven and separate cooktop with stainless steel hood.  In between the kitchen and living room, you have additional cabinetry serving as a wine bar area with a wine fridge. The kitchen nook is surrounded by 4 bay windows, where you can enjoy your meals overlooking your beautiful backyard oasis with conservation.  Pass through a hallway with custom built-ins and enter into your formal dining room, with high tray ceilings and enormous beautiful windows.  There are three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, including the enormous master suite, on the first floor,  with all of the closets having been updated with custom built-in shelving. The pinnacle of custom built-ins can be seen in the dreamy master closet, which is big enough to be its own room. The master bathroom includes a jetted soaker tub, separate dual vanities and a walk-in shower with two shower heads. French doors off the master bedroom lead to your paver patio. There is an additional flex room downstairs that could be used as a media room or office and contains sliders out to the pool deck. Upstairs, you will find the two additional bedrooms, each equipped with their own ensuite bathrooms. You will also find a small loft, the perfect study spot or reading nook.  Additional upgrades include: new roof 2020, fresh exterior paint 2020, pool resurfacing and new coping 2020, new AC 2016. This home is truly an entertainer's dream and ready for it's new owner.  Welcome Home!