4651 Castalia CT

Welcome to Horse Creek - one of SWFL's only remaining old Florida-style gated communities nestled on the Orange River. Enjoy peace & serenity here without sacrificing everyday life conveniences. Sitting on a sprawling 1 acre lot with 8 fruit trees on the property -1 pomegranate, 2 avocado, 1 lime, 2 lemon, and 2 fig trees. This custom built, luxurious French-Colonial style concrete block home finished in Santa Barbara stucco offers a soft, elegant texture rarely found in modern Florida construction. With a brand new standing seam metal roof and a location in flood zone X (flood insurance not required) you can have peace of mind. The lot can accommodate a future outbuilding to store your RV, boat, or simply to have an incredible workshop or she-shed. The interior features 4 bedrooms(2 of the guest rooms are en-suite and 1 has a large walk in closet)+ den with closet, 3 full bathrooms, and many upgrades like a beautiful kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a reverse osmosis faucet, tile throughout the main living areas, and plush carpet in the bedrooms, along with a private sitting area in the master bedroom. Enjoy the sounds of built in ceiling speakers located in the living room, Master Bedroom, and Lanai. The large 3 car garage with 220v outlet for electric vehicle charging gives plenty of space for your toys, and vehicles. The oversized outdoor lanai features hurricane shutters, an elegant custom pool and spa, as well as beautiful pavers. Horse Creek sits on 220 acres of natural splendor with 113 home sites and approximately 100 acres of oak hammocks and lakes. The 12-acre riverside community park is dog-friendly, and includes a fishing dock, covered picnic tables, a fire-pit, and a playground with swings and slides. You can easily store your kayak or canoe at the community river park, and explore the Orange River. Many residents own boats and RVs stored in their private outbuildings. For the more serious boater, the nearby Sweetwater Landing Marina on SR 31 offers dry and wet boat storage, as well as concierge launching facilities. Horse Creek is very convenient to I-75 at just 3 miles from the highway, and is surrounded by excellent, close-by area amenities like numerous award winning healthcare facilities, an endless array of restaurants both on the Caloosahatchee river and in downtown Fort Myers, as well as unbeatable quick access to Southwest Florida International Airport. FLOOD ZONE X - flood insurance not required!