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812 SWEETWATER CLUB BLVD Longwood, FL 32779

9 Beds

13 Baths

14,623 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 14,623 sqft

Price per Sqft $475

Subdivision Sweetwater Club Un 1-A

MLS Listing ID O6370385

Bedrooms 9

Full Baths 12

Half Baths 1

Construction Status Completed

HOA Fees $1,100/qua

HOA Y/N Yes

Annual Recurring Fee 4400.0

Year Built 1979

Annual Tax Amount $33,128

Lot Size 11.210 Acres

Acres 11.21

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Stellar MLS

Property Description

Virtually Staged. The Fortress returns to the market as one of Central Florida's most extraordinary private estates, now offered with an independent appraisal available to qualified buyers. Privately walled on nearly 12 acres, this one-of-a-kind architectural compound embodies luxury built to endure for generations. Designed by renowned firm HHCP and constructed over seven years for Harold Mertz, founder of Publishers Clearing House, the nearly 20,000-square-foot compound has welcomed presidents, global dignitaries, private concerts, and philanthropic gatherings. A quarter-mile, tree-lined driveway leads to a private, spring-fed, 5-acre lake surrounded by museum-quality grounds with imported European fountains, life-size bronze sculptures, curated statuary, and ornamental koi ponds. The 14,623-square-foot main residence is built of solid poured concrete and offers 7 bedrooms, each with a private full bathroom, plus a foyer powder room. A monumental custom bronze door opens to hand-plastered walls, polished marble and terrazzo flooring, soaring 25-foot ceilings, graceful arches, bulletproof glass, and signature fluted textures across sculptural, nonlinear walls. Brand-new flooring enhances the main living room and kitchen. Formal living and dining rooms, a breakfast room, a main kitchen, and a separate staff kitchen provide an exceptional setting for both intimate living and large-scale entertaining. The lakefront kitchen features panoramic views, an oversized island, expansive pantry, private service entrance, and fully equipped staff kitchen with its own dining area. Four bedrooms are located upstairs, capturing some of the estate's most impressive lake views, while three bedrooms are positioned on the main level. At the heart of the residence, a dramatic round atrium crowns a sculptural marble staircase that required two years to complete. Highlights include a magnificent two-story library that converts into a home theater, a glass conservatory illuminated by a Murano chandelier and designed to showcase a grand piano, an elevator near the foyer, two authentic wood-burning fireplaces, custom Sherle Wagner bathrooms, concealed closets, and a private bar near the piano room. The West Wing principal suite opens to an Italian-inspired alfresco patio and connects to a private gym with a full bathroom, sauna, and walk-in closet, creating a private wellness retreat. The East Wing suite has its own Italian-inspired patio, adding privacy and symmetry to the thoughtful layout. Beyond the main residence, the compound includes an approximately 2,500-square-foot guest and pool house with 2 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, approximately 1,000 square feet of staff quarters, and a 2,300-square-foot, 8-car garage with a full bathroom, laundry area, and storage. Resort-style amenities include a pool and spa, a professional court lined for tennis and pickleball, a hot tub, private sandy beach access, and multiple alfresco entertaining spaces overlooking the lake and gardens. Located approximately two miles from Wekiwa Springs State Park and convenient to highly regarded schools, The Fortress represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a true legacy estate with architecture, acreage, privacy, provenance, and craftsmanship that could not be recreated today. Built to stand for the next century and beyond, this is more than a residence. It is an irreplaceable piece of architectural history. Private appointments are available.

Location

State FL

County Seminole

Community Sweetwater Club Un 1-A

Area 32779 - Longwood/Wekiva Springs

Zoning R-1AAA

Rooms

Other Rooms Breakfast Room Separate, Den/Library/Office, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Great Room, Interior In-Law Suite w/Private Entry, Storage Rooms

Interior

Interior Features Built-in Features, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Other, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Sauna, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating Central, Electric

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Marble, Tile, Terrazzo, Travertine

Fireplaces Type Living Room, Other, Wood Burning

Furnishings Negotiable

Fireplace true

Appliance Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator

Laundry In Garage, In Kitchen, Laundry Room

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony, Courtyard, Garden, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Playground, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Sauna, Sidewalk, Sprinkler Metered, Storage, Tennis Court(s)

Parking Features Bath In Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Golf Cart Garage, Golf Cart Parking, Ground Level, Guest

Garage Spaces 8.0

Fence Wood

Pool In Ground, Tile

Community Features Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Gated Community - Guard, Golf Carts OK, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights

Utilities Available BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Sprinkler Recycled, Water Connected

Amenities Available Maintenance, Tennis Court(s)

Waterfront Description Lake Front

View Y/N Yes

Water Access Yes

Water Access Desc Lake

View Garden, Pool, Tennis Court, Trees/Woods, Water

Roof Type Concrete

Porch Patio, Rear Porch

Attached Garage true

Exposure South

Garage true

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Oversized Lot, Paved

Story 2

Entry Level Two

Foundation Slab

Lot Size Range 10 to less than 20

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Public

Architectural Style Contemporary, Custom

Unit Floor 2

Structure Type Concrete

New Construction false

Construction Status Completed

Schools

Elementary Schools Sabal Point Elementary

Middle Schools Rock Lake Middle

High Schools Lake Brantley High

Others

Pets Allowed Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes

HOA Fee Include Guard - 24 Hour

Senior Community No

Ownership Fee Simple

Monthly Total Fees $366

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Membership Fee Required Required

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Special Listing Condition None

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812 SWEETWATER CLUB BLVD Longwood, FL 32779

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