Polk's top home sale in June was in Lake Wales' exclusive, historic Mountain Lake
Historic and lakefront properties were among June’s highest priced home sales in Polk County.
The top five sales for the month ranged from $1.5 million for an estate in Lake Wales' exclusive Mountain Lake community, near Bok Tower Gardens, to $1.05 million for a home in the Delphi Woods East community not far from Little Banana Lake in Lakeland.
In between was a property in Auburndale's Water Ridge community, a home on Lakeland's Scott Lake, and a home within the gated Providence Golf Club community in Davenport.
The following listings were provided by Realtor Todd Schroth, a team leader at eXp Realty in Altamonte Springs.
2300 N. Scenic Highway in Lake Wales
The top price for a home sold in June was a historic Mediterranean Revival-style with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms on 2.56 acres at 2300 N. Scenic Highway in Lake Wales.
The 6,250-square-foot home sold for $1.5 million. It was on the market since December and offered fully furnished.
The single-family residence was designed and built in 1921 by architect Harden de Valson Pratt III as part of the Franklin L. Gunther Estate within the winter resort community of Mountain Lake.
It has a spacious, custom-designed primary suite with two en-suite baths on the main level plus four additional bedrooms upstairs with en-suite bathrooms.
There is also a detached pool house with full bath, steam shower and kitchenette.
The layout is spacious and has many classic features of its era, including a large gathering room that flows into a formal living room and an all-seasons sunroom. There are French doors with vintage hardware and many built-ins throughout.
Additional features include a large in-ground pool and spa, a four-car detached garage and an air-conditioned basement.
Outside, there is a four-space carport off the circular driveway as well as parking for golf carts and plenty of spaces for arriving guests.
551 Adams View Lane, Auburndale
The second most expensive residential property sold last month in Polk County was a lakefront custom built home by Hulbert Homes in 2021. The location is beyond the gates of the Water Ridge community at 551 Adams View Lane in Auburndale.
The $4,224-square-foot, single-family residence on an oversized lot on the shore of Lake Van sold for $1.475 million in June.
It was designed with family, comfort and entertaining in mind while maximizing expansive views. The vistas from the entrance and throughout the home are made possible by 10-foot-sliding glass doors to the pool area, which was completed in travertine for an eye-appealing walk toward the pool or the lake.
The home’s floor plan is open with high ceilings and hardwood floors. The open concept kitchen has quartz countertops, a large walk-in pantry, breakfast nook and a centrally located island that flows into the family room.
The master suite on the first floor is expansive with lake views and has an extra-large walk-in closet with custom shelving. There is also a large shower and soaking tub.
The ground floor contains an office and large guest room suite. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, a bonus-game room and snack bar with a drink refrigerator and sink.
Outdoors, a lanai covers the pool and spa area. There are water sport features, including a boat dock just beyond the back door with two jet ski lifts.
1252 Lake Point Drive, Lakeland
This Lakeland property along 185 feet of Scott Lake shoreline sits at the end of a cul-de-sac hidden from the road in the Lake Point subdivision at 1252 Lake Point Drive in Lakeland.
Its sale price in June of $1.3 million placed it as the third most expensive home sale in Polk County for the month.
“When you pull into the circular-pavered drive you enter into a resort-style courtyard that makes you feel like you are in a tropical oasis,” the listing said.
At 4,600 square feet of air-conditioned living space, the single-family residence on a little less than an acre has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a chef-caliber kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances.
The kitchen boasts newly installed granite counters and a large island. The two-story single-family residence has a sitting room and multiple living spaces, including formal living and dining rooms, a family room and a billiards-ready game room.
There is a Florida room, office and lower-level game room with a wet bar. The home’s towering windows offer panoramic views of the lake.
Natural light also floods the home through the fenestration and its soaring ceilings. For family adventures and entertaining, the outside has a wood-burning pizza oven as part of an outdoor kitchen.
The saltwater pool is decked out in pavers. There is a boat dock with a lift as well as manicured grounds.
“You can truly immerse yourself in Florida's waterfront living, enjoying wonderful sunrises that will leave you breathless,” the listing said.
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314 Chadwick Drive in Davenport
Coming fourth on the list of most expensive home sales in June was a newly renovated Bristol model by ABD Development Homes at 314 Chadwick Drive in Davenport. The 4,106-square-feet home sold for $1.14 million. It sits on a 2.8-acre lot within the Providence Golf Club community.
“The grand Entry is FANTASTIC with a chandelier suspended from the first floor's soaring 23-foot-high ceiling invokes an extraordinary presence, while two indoor fireplaces flawlessly maintain a sense of warmth and intimacy,” the listing said.
The centerpiece of the formal dining area is a three-tiered, wrought iron chandelier. There are porcelain tile floors throughout the open floor plan with extra high baseboards at 7.25 inches and oversized windows for natural lighting.
A chef might envy the kitchen with its multiple professional upgrades made about a year ago, such as quartz countertops, high-end appliances, quartz stone back splash to the ceiling, new cabinets accented with crown molding, which can be seen from a breakfast bar and food preparation island and informal dining area.
Extras include a large overhead loft that offers space to work or play. And the single-family residence has five bedrooms. In the first-floor master bedroom, there are his-and-hers walk-in closets, large soaking tub in the master bathroom with tray ceilings overhead.
Beyond its French doors, there is an “oversized backyard for al fresco living,” the listing said. There is a saltwater swimming pool that was recently constructed in 2021 with LED lighting and fountains as well as an eight-person spa with sparkling jets. The pool deck has a cool membrane coating to accommodate barefoot walks in the hottest sun around the home’s water features.
The home also features a fully integrated voice-controlled smart house system and Google cameras. The oversized three-car garage provides plenty of space for extra vehicles and storage.
For April Polk County's most expensive home sale in April was a $3.98 million, 55-acre horse estate
2510 Delphi Woods Circle, Lakeland
Rounding out the top five most expensive home sold last month was a brand new one built by Hulbert Homes in southeast Lakeland's Delphi Woods East community, not far from Little Banana Lake.
This 3,740-square-foot home sold in June for $1.05 million. The abode is secluded deep within the Delphi community.
The single-family residence at 2510 Delphi Woods Circle has four bedrooms and four bathrooms with a flex-space room, which can be used as an office or extra bedroom.
The pool area is screened-in and its extended deck is paved in brick. This slice of luxury sits on a one-third acre corner lot.
The kitchen has an open plan layout, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a humongous walk-in pantry with extra shelves for additional storage, plenty of cabinet space and tiled backsplash.
Throughout the home the builder installed luxury vinyl plank floors to accommodate years of high-volume traffic moving from room to room. The great room has a gas fireplace, windows that provide abundant natural lighting, and it connects to the cooking area seamlessly for easy conversation.
In the upstairs, there is a massive laundry room with extra cabinets and a storage closet – all conveniently located between the upstairs bedrooms. Fresh air is available upstairs via an exterior deck with a sitting area.
The extra-long, brick paver driveway leads to a three-car garage on the rear of the property.
This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Polk's top 5 homes sales in June range from $1.05M to $1.5M
