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Nestled along the shores of historic Lake Butler in Windermere, Florida, “El Capitan” focuses on the natural beauty and spirit of the lake. The owner’s goal was to create and nurture an environment in harmony with water and nature. The home was designed to take full advantage of the panoramic natural beauty of the pristine Lake Butler.

Both the 1st and 2nd floors open to the outdoor pool environment which includes an outdoor kitchen, a fireplace gathering area, a large pool and the heated spa. An ornamental spiral stairway serves as the outdoor conduit for both down stairs and up stairs. An elevated boardwalk was built and connects directly to the pool environment. The boardwalk meanders through a “cypress tree groove” leading to the boat house on Lake Butler. Sunsets and sunrises are indescribable, just like Mother Nature planned.

The grand front entry of the home is open to a domed ceiling 25 feet above the foyer. The heart of the home features an intimate parlor which is discreetly separated from the family room. Directly adjacent to the family room is the spacious kitchen. The kitchen work area is divided into 5 areas: 1st island sink, dishwasher and an elevated eating area for the family, 2nd island serves as a preparation area, 3rd area consists of the main work area which includes a large gas range and refrigerator, 4th work area which includes a microwave and an oven. The 5th kitchen area includes 2 walk-in pantries.  Adjacent to the kitchen is the breakfast nook and the formal dining salon. 

The down stairs entertainment area includes a game room with wet bar and concession. The ceilings in this area are tongue and groove cypress with cypress beams. Located adjacent to the game room is the dedicated home theater with seating for 15. The game room and home theater areas have direct access to the pool environment and the fireplace gathering area. The home also boasts a wine cellar with cigar room.

The luxurious master suite is embellished with formal his and hers walk-in closets, her make-up area, his and hers vanities, a private morning kitchen and a luxurious master bath with “pick-a-boo” walk-through shower. The master suite has direct access to the pool environment and the private boardwalk for the evening stroll to the sunsets.      

Upstairs features a second game room / home theater entertainment area for the kids. This game room / theater area is centrally located for easy access from all 4 up-stairs bedrooms. Also included is the exercise / ballerina room complete with mirrored walls and ballerina bar. There is an up-stairs rear balcony that looks down into the pool environment as well as offering spectacular views of historic Lake Butler. Completing the 2nd floor is a library which can be accessed from the master suite via a “secondary back staircase”.

  13,488 sf under roof – 9,113 sf under heat & air 
Bedrooms: 6 • Bathrooms: 6 full baths and 1 half baths