Nestled high above its private lagoon on East Crooked Lake, this vintage home is built like a fortress with all the modern luxuries of today. This privately gated tropical escape has been called home to the same family for more than 40 years. With nearly 5 acres of pristinely manicured land, natural stone seating, zen gardens, walking paths and 2 state-of-the-art ponds that are home to a diverse variety of over 150 thriving Koi Fish! Multiple filtration systems run effortlessly while providing a balanced, healthy environment for the fish! The expansive travertine terrace w/ custom wrought iron railings overlook the olympic sized, chlorine free (salt system/ozone purification) pool with heated spa, waterfalls and ambient fire and water feature. A grand gazebo w/ full bath and Summer kitchen has vintage tile floors that continue down a beautiful staircase to the professional size tennis courts boasting commercial lighting and resurfaced asphalt plexicushion court. Hundreds of varieties of foliage and flowering trees will delight the senses and spoil you for any other home! Take a walk down the hillside through majestic oaks and carpet like grass to your private lakefront where you can enjoy boating and the heavenly sunsets. Once referred to as "The Little Alps of Florida", this site was the original location of the famous Lake County Country Club and this amazing home was designed to take advantage of the stunning elevation and expansive views! Across the street is a 90 acre wildlife preserve w/ hiking trails, uplands, ravine, creek and lake! A trip advisor fave! Inside the home is classy, yet comfortable with quality craftsmanship demonstrated in every way. Constructed of block and brick w/ original hardwood floors, heirloom chandeliers and beautiful stained glass accents, you will feel like you’re touring a famous mansion. The floor plan is ideal w/ a lovely foyer that leads into an expansive great room with fireplace and a quaint parlor that houses an authentic century old English pub w/ bar and booth. A large Florida room stretches across the back of the home w/ 20 windows to enjoy the nightly display of lights across the property! An iron & brass staircase leads to the downstairs guest suite w/ french doors to a private pergola and the sun bathing deck! Back upstairs, a grand dining room has a floor to ceiling picture window and the breakfast room and kitchen are twice the size of a normal kitchen! There are 3 suites w/ private baths in all, an office, guest quarters, art room, safe room and 2 storage rooms! The home has unlimited options to fit your family! The master suite is the real show stopper w/ a walk in shower, therapeutic BainUltra tub, fire feature and universal gym! Hiding amidst the beauty are the operating systems of this amazing home! They include a 5 zone sprinkler system, a 70 kw entire property generator w/ industrial, nearly instant transfer switch (2017 w/warranty), a 500 gallon buried propane tank, an 80 gallon commercial grade hot water heater, a complete house Pelican water filtration system and 2 new septic systems and drain fields in 2015! Both attached climate controlled garages have custom flooring creating a showroom that can house upwards of 10 cars! Home was also just painted/sealed in 2019! Another great feature is that that lakefront is still a separate parcel allowing you to build another home or enjoy as part of your estate! All TV's/appliances convey! Sellers will consider selling the home furnished