$1,180,000 - 404 Long And Winding Road, HOWEY IN THE HILLS

REFINED SOUTHERN ELEGANCE meets MODERN CRAFTSMANSHIP in this 5-BEDROOM CUSTOM ESTATE set on 1.7 ACRES in the GATED COMMUNITY of BLUE SPRING RESERVE. Backed by a 300-ACRE NATURE PRESERVE, the home delivers TOTAL PRIVACY beneath majestic oaks and serene conservation views—while remaining LESS THAN A MILE FROM THE TURNPIKE for easy access to ORLANDO, DISNEY, and the airport. A PAVER-ACCENTED CONCRETE DRIVEWAY welcomes you to a TIMELESS FAÇADE featuring CEDAR-SHAKE ACCENTS, a DEEP WRAPAROUND PORCH, and an OVERSIZED 2.5-CAR GARAGE. Inside, nearly 5,000 SQ FT of thoughtfully designed living space showcases COFFERED CEILINGS, CROWN MOLDING, and WAINSCOTING, complemented by a NEUTRAL PALETTE and ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT. The CHEF’S KITCHEN is built to impress with a 5-BURNER GAS COOKTOP, DOUBLE OVENS, PREP ISLAND WITH SINK, BUTLER’S PANTRY, and GRANITE COUNTERS—opening seamlessly to a SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM centered around an ELECTRIC FIREPLACE and FRENCH DOORS leading to the POOL. A WET BAR and WINE NOOK elevate entertaining. The PRIMARY SUITE is a private retreat with DIRECT POOL ACCESS, TRAY CEILING, CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSET, and a SPA-INSPIRED BATH complete with SOAKING TUB and DUAL WALK-IN SHOWERS. Upstairs offers FOUR ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS—each with a WALK-IN CLOSET—along with TWO FULL BATHS, a LOFT, and a BONUS/GAME ROOM WITH WET BAR. Step outside to a SCREEN-ENCLOSED POOL AND LANAI featuring a BUILT-IN GRILL, HALF BATH, and tranquil WETLAND VIEWS—perfect for year-round outdoor living. Notable upgrades include TWO NEWER HVAC SYSTEMS, TWO TANKLESS WATER HEATERS, a WHOLE-HOUSE GENERATOR, WINDOW TINTING, FENCED DOG RUN, and a CUSTOM PET NOOK beneath the staircase. BLUE SPRING RESERVE offers the rare balance of SERENITY AND CONVENIENCE—where REFINED LIVING and NATURAL BEAUTY come together effortlessly.