1616 Hwy 140

Private estate in country setting offers proximity to town and a quiet retreat when at home! If a blend of country and convenience is what you seek, this custom built home on 9 gorgeous acres in a rural section of Bartow may be the perfect fit. Leave the worries of the workday behind as you wind up the private driveway (that's why you need an appointment - very private) and arrive at this 4600+ square foot traditional home positioned among a mix of woods and mature landscaping. The wide front porch welcomes all, providing space for rocking chairs and a sitting area under the gazebo style roof on the west end of the home. Step into the soaring foyer with gleaming tile floors and choose whether to enter an impressive office with custom built-ins and the first of two fireplaces, a formal dining space, or the living room, all with warm hardwood floors. The sweeping front staircase and paneled-ceiling hallway passage show off this two story home's charm and character. Large windows throughout the home allow natural light to fill the rooms. From the sunny living room, split off one direction to the large eat-in kitchen or the other to one of TWO primary suites this home has to offer. The downstairs owner suite features a large trey-ceilinged bedroom with back porch access (the pool is steps away!) and a classically outfitted bathroom with double vanity, separate tub and tiled shower - but the real hallmark of this suite is the massive walk-in closet with front porch access! Traversing back down the hallway, stop momentarily to take in the generously sized laundry room also with back porch access. Admire the built-ins and fireplace of the living room (see the balcony above?) and head into the over-sized kitchen where meal prep will be a dream with stone counters, a large breakfast bar with seating, soaring solid wood cabinets, and a stylish and practical tile backsplash. The stainless steel set of appliances completes this clean and beautiful kitchen. Amble out to the pool from either the breakfast nook or from the hallway adjacent to the kitchen. Off this handsomely tiled hallway you'll find backyard access, a convenient half-bath which pool partiers can use without tracking wet footprints through the house, garage access, and the rear stairway. Follow those stairs up to the massive bonus room, already showcasing the amount of room available for games or movie viewing. Atop the second floor find two more large bedrooms which share hall bath access with a double vanity and tub shower combo. At the end of the hallway (you won't miss the chance to peer down into living room from the balcony) sits the second of the home's primary suites. Another generously sized bedroom leads into a 4-piece bath, but a secret lies within this seemingly straightforward bathroom: enter the closet and discover ANOTHER fully finished space beyond the closet, sure to inspire the creativity of this home's next owner. This could be an office, a dressing room, art/podcast studio - your imagination is the limit! Also accessible from this space is additional unfinished attic storage. With all this house to see it's easy to forget there's a beautiful backyard to explore! Summer days were made for this back porch with pool and lush lawn! And the wrought iron fencing ensures pets have a safe space to roam without being tempted to explore the whole 9 acres. This home is a treasure which needs to be seen to be appreciated! All information deemed reliable but should be confirmed by buyer.