7751 Markham Bend PlaceSanford, FL 32771Sale Price: $1,550,000

Located in the exclusive guard-gated custom home community of Lake Markham Preserve, this 1-acre exquisite property is one you don't want to miss. From the circular driveway, through the large iron double doors, you enter to the marble inlaid foyer. The area is flooded with natural light. High coffered ceilings with tiered crown molding & stone brick surrounded archways adorn this entire open & elegant formal setting. The bar is fully equipped with granite counters, a sink, Sub-Zero wine refrigerator & plenty of storage. The formal dining room is well suited for a large dining table, offers ample storage in the built-in buffet & the lit area wall above is awaiting your personal finishing touches. There are 3 bedrooms on the main floor, all with en suite bathroom & designed in a split plan. In the Master, the quad sliding doors & window face the lanai & pool, allowing direct access. The breakfast bar/closets/bathroom combo area has textural venetian plaster, a Sub-Zero refrigerator & sink in the breakfast bar area, fully built-in his/hers closets & a full-length mirror viewing area. The bathroom offers newly refinished cabinetry, dual vanities, jacuzzi tub, private bathroom, a linen closet & a large travertine tile shower with seating/dual shower heads. The 2 additional bedrooms on the first floor both include marble flooring, large built-in closets, a full brick stone accent wall, bathroom vanities with granite, & a tub/shower combo in one & walk-in shower & unique wall design in the other. The chef's kitchen boasts newly refinished kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, a center accent island & breakfast bar. Dual Sub-Zero paneled refrigerator & freezer, new upscale ZLINE built-in stainless steel wall convection microwave & oven, & a 6-burner drop in gas range with built-in overhead exhaust. Curved floor to ceiling mitered glass in the breakfast area and the 1/2 bath opens to the lanai. The large family room has a stone gas fireplace, custom-built lighted entertainment center, housing the surround sound & ceiling sound system controls located throughout the home & outdoor lanai area. 6 large double-paned storm rated windows provide unsurpassed views of the outdoor lanai/pool & fully open to allow a true feel of indoor/outdoor living. The covered lanai is expansive & supports the ultimate flow & staging area for entertaining with family or friends with over 1000 SF of covered space & seamless transition to the same travertine flooring from indoor to outdoor. The sparkling custom pool, beach area with fountain & spa with spillover is surrounded by unique stamped/stained concrete & landscaped beds. With the large community fountain in view, it provides the ultimate, “This is why you live in Florida” resort-style experience. From the screened in area, go shoot a few hoops with the family or friends on the large basketball court setup with a Mammoth adjustable in-ground basketball goal. Then head upstairs to the newly refinished game room to shoot a round of pool or make popcorn, grab a soda from the Sub-Zero refrigerator in the kitchen area hallway & step into movie mode. The fully equipped theater room includes full surround sound, 5 theater chairs, an oversized movie screen & a Sony, 3D compatible, theater room system with controller. See virtual walkthrough - http://www.aryeo.com/v2/6403d50a-3175-4396-86aa-26db7768dcfd/videos/83192