This custom-built lakefront estate has lots of acreage

Tammie Shanahan
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A staircase with elegant wrought-iron railing, leads to the second floor, featuring a balcony that overlooks the lake.
A staircase with elegant wrought-iron railing, leads to the second floor, featuring a balcony that overlooks the lake.

Drive through double gates under a canopy of beautiful trees and meander down a long driveway surrounded by large oaks, and you’ll arrive at this country estate in Pierson that was custom built to make the most of its lakefront setting.

“Views of the lake seep into almost every part of this special home,’’ said Realtor Jeff Bransford. “They planned this place to take full advantage of its waterfront location.”

Used as a fernery in the past, the property comprises three parcels of land that total more than 19 acres, “making it an ideal spot if you want to bring your horses,’’ said Bransford of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors.

A Tennessee-stone fireplace makes for a great centerpiece in the family room, which has plenty of room for a pool table or other recreational items.
A Tennessee-stone fireplace makes for a great centerpiece in the family room, which has plenty of room for a pool table or other recreational items.

While the owners get to enjoy the peace of living in the country, this brick beauty is only a few minutes to the St. Johns River and Lake George as well as about 30 miles to the beaches in Ormond Beach.

Cooled by two zoned AC units, the more than 5,000 square feet of interior space holds a living room, dining room, family room and kitchen — all with lots of light and beautiful views of the lake. A Tennessee-stone fireplace makes for a great centerpiece in the family room, which has plenty of room for a pool table or other recreational items.

A balcony overlooks the lake and the pool area.
A balcony overlooks the lake and the pool area.

The kitchen is equipped with high-quality solid-wood cabinets with built-in features, two sink areas, a movable island and a Jen-Air grill.

Outside, there’s a balcony that overlooks the lake, a 22-foot-by-44-foot heated pool and an outdoor kitchen, making it “a fun place to move the party.”

“This home is a great place for entertaining,’’ Bransford said. “It’s also an awesome home for a large family who loves to be outside.”

A long driveway surrounded by large oaks leads to this country estate in Pierson that was custom built to make the most of its lakefront setting.
A long driveway surrounded by large oaks leads to this country estate in Pierson that was custom built to make the most of its lakefront setting.

ADDRESS: 495 Minshew Road, Pierson

TOTAL LIVING SQUARE FEET: 5,020

LOT SIZE: 19.16 acres

BEDROOMS: 4

BATHROOMS: 3 full, 2 half baths

STORIES: 2

YEAR BUILT: 1971

PRICE: $800,000

CONTACT: Jeff Bransford, Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, 813-789-3293

Jeff Bransford
Jeff Bransford

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: On the Market Real Estate: Lakefront estate has lots of acreage