Understated elegance is displayed throughout this Showcase home, nestled away on a quiet tree-lined street in the premier community of Lake Forest in Seminole County. This masterpiece is a transitional, open floor plan designed with a flawless display of attention to detail. You will be welcomed into this two-story, classic northern architecture inspired home through a stone clad covered entryway with a stately mahogany & leaded glass door. As you enter the foyer, you are greeted by a sweeping staircase surrounded by decorative millwork. The adjacent formal dining room, with a bay window, is served by an elegant wine bar fully equipped with two wine coolers. The chef in the family will appreciate the highly functional, elegant kitchen featuring classic Cherry wood cabinetry enhanced by a substantial center island with exotic juparana red granite, complemented by two Sub-zero refrigerators, Dacor wall oven & microwave, warming drawers and six-burner gas range / dual fuel oven with decorative millwork hood and travertine & stone backdrop. The kitchen flows effortlessly into the airy, vaulted great room with antique white built-ins parlayed with a precast & stone see-thru fireplace and gorgeous Brazilian cherry wood flooring, complemented by clerestory windows which illuminate the room. A private vestibule, immediately adjacent to the great room, leads to the first-floor owner's retreat, complete with plantation shutters and French doors opening to a spacious covered veranda. The “spa- like” bath, with sumptuous jetted whirlpool tub, walk-in shower, double vanities & built-in shelving, two roomy walk-in closets and a recessed art niche, also border the vestibule. The elegant staircase, with finely crafted wood & black iron stair rails ascend to a wide second floor balcony overlooking the great room, leading to four generously sized bedroom / suites, each with walk- in closets. A private bath, with hallway access, is attached to one of the large vaulted guest suites. Two other spacious bedrooms adjoin a large shared bath, providing the convenience of a shared vanity / dressing area which leads to a dedicated private bath. Plenty of storage space, including a walk-in attic, is provided on the second floor. Entertain outdoors in true Florida style, under the covered veranda and screened-in pool area, perfect for al fresco dining. Capture the sounds of nature and the scenic views of a stately, brick veneered bridge spanning the picturesque water way. The Lake Forest amenities include 24-hour manned gated security, majestic clubhouse, a sports court, six lighted tennis courts, beachfront on the lake for canoeing, fitness center, Jr. Olympic pool, kiddie pool, heated spa and a 55-acre pristine spring fed lake. The town of Sanford adorns gems including Scenic Parks, Historic Downtown with quaint shops & cafes, Sun Rail Transit and excellent school system.