Engel & Völkers today announced Carrie Cason, License Partner of Engel & Völkers Gainesville has obtained the listing of 996 NW Scenic Lake Drive in Lake City. Listed at $1,250,000, the home is situated within a private, one-of-a-kind cove on Lake Jeffery.
“I am really excited to represent this truly rare find,” said Cason. “We are experiencing a societal shift, where space is the new luxury. “The original owner has kept the property in pristine condition, making it the perfect, move-in-ready fit for a family who is looking to escape the city and enjoy a more peaceful living.
Perched on seven acres of private land, the waterfront estate has two dwellings; the main house is nearly 4,400 square feet, offering four bedrooms and four bathrooms and the sizable guest house is 2,735 square feet. The first level of the main house offers an expansive living area with decorative wood flooring, wet bar, custom trim, and custom upgrades throughout the interior and exterior of the home. The open kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Thermador cooktop, double oven, all-wood custom 42-inch cabinets, island and breakfast bar. Luscious landscaping surrounds the exterior of the home, featuring three-tier gazebo-style sitting areas, lake-fed waterfalls and a thick green lawn.
Priced $1,250,000, 996 NW Scenic Lake Drive is $1,050,300 above the average price of homes for sale in Lake City. The property is currently the second most expensive listing on the market in Lake City, only surpassed by 234 SW WIndsor Drive, listed at $1,289,000. Nearby 1241 SW Wendy Terrace is the third highest priced listing, offered at $1,100,000.
“Since joining Engel & Völkers, I am more empowered to compete for and secure listings of this calibre,” said Cason. “Engel & Völkers provides a superb collection of systems, tools, and materials that have made it more seamless than ever to strategically position listings such as this. From cutting edge technology, unique digital marketing materials, sophisticated branding, and the company’s renowned global and domestic network, the opportunities are truly endless when it comes to getting in front of prospective buyers.”
Located in the north-central portion of Florida, Lake City is situated between Jacksonville to the east, Gainesville to the south and Tallahassee to the west. Lake City is known as “the Gateway to Florida” because of its adjacency to the intersection of Interstate 75 and Interstate 10. Although the area presents a small town charm, Lake City offers a great deal of growth potential with home values on the rise for the past several years. Lake City offers a variety of recreation options from, state parks, historic sites, annual festivals, and a number of art and cultural attractions. Notable residents of Lake City include professional athletes, musicians, politicians, models and historians.