1624 Roundelay Lane, Winter Park, FL 32789

Description

The historic Harris Grove House was built in approximately 1910 as the main home for the orange grove with views of Lake Sylvan and is one of Winter Park’s finest gems. This home features extensive architectural details true to its time plus modern-day amenities, and perches atop a large grassy corner lot on one of the most beautiful streets in town. This property has a total of 4720sf of living space with total lot size of 0.52 acre, which includes the main home at 1624 Roundelay that is 4/3 with 4232sf, and guest cottage that is 1/1 with 488sf + 2-car garage at 1634 Roundelay. Lush landscaping, inviting walkways and wrap around rocking-chair porches set the scene for resplendent charm and southern comfort, but the real treasure is inside. Stately front steps ascend to an enclosed front porch and grand living room with high ceilings, oak floors, fireplace, and endless sun-filled windows. This open concept room houses the spindle staircase and borders the large dining room, butler’s pantry with walk-in china closet, laundry room, and kitchen with stainless refrigerator & double ovens. Three bedrooms and flex room/sunporch are also downstairs. The upstairs master suite was added in 1987 and encompasses the entire 2nd floor including additional bonus room, double sided fireplace, views of Lake Sylvan, walk-in closet, and bathroom with separate tub and glass enclosed shower. The detached 1/1 guest cottage is cozy & precious with kitchen with small oven/cooktop/refrigerator. House features include tall ceilings, heart pine floors, historically correct paint colors & wallpaper, crown molding, custom built-ins, French doors, abundant storage, oversized rooms, millwork like beadboard detail and beamed ceilings, plantation shutters, and authentic stained glass. Renovations include roof/gutters 2009; ACs 2015 & 2020; refrigerator 2014; other renovations and upgraded electrical and systems in 1987. This prized location has been deeded to Winter Park luminaries such as Wilson Phelps, John A. Harris, and Frederick W. Cady throughout the course of its life.