$995,000
5 Bed
4 Bath
3,764 Sqft
0.27 Acre Lot

1869 Merlot Dr, Sanford, Florida 32771

  • Residential Property Type
  • 3,764 Sqft Square Footage
  • Garage Door Opener Cars Garage
  • 2005 Year Built
Property Description

Welcome to this gorgeous modern 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath, an Office, a Loft/Bonus Room/Playroom, Media Room/Theater, 3 car garage and a pool. This home is in a 24 hour guarded/gated community of Buckingham Estates. NEW ROOF, NEW AC UNITS AND NEW WATER HEATER will be installed before the closing. As you enter the foyer, through the beautiful living room with trey ceilings, crown molding to breathtaking views of the lanai, custom saltwater pool, and expansive views of nature. This spacious 3-way split floor plan includes an Office, upstairs Bonus Room and Media Room that is wired for home theater, Theater includes leather seating and speakers. 3 car garage (with electric car hookup), Crown Molding, French Doors, Shutters and Built-in Shelving. It has been meticulously maintained and has many features that are desired by today’s modern technological buyer. It boasts built-in iPads, Alexas and Wi-Fi controlled features. The large master bedroom opens onto the newly screened (2021) Lanai with saltwater pool (built in 2015), Outdoor Summer Kitchen and Red Cedar Pergola (2018) offering Stainless Steel Grill, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator and Sink(with Hot/Cold Water), private backyard conservation views. New Solar System (2022), that reduced the monthly Electric Bill tremendously, New Paint all over. The Master Bath offers plenty of space from the large walk-in shower, dual sinks, separate vanity and a walk-in closet. The living room and kitchen are in the center of the home, perfect for entertaining guests. The large kitchen features extensive cabinetry, Wine Rack, large central Island, wall mounted convection oven and Microwave, Gas Cooktop and Granite Countertops. Other upgrades include engineered hardwood floors, audio/visual surveillance, Central Vacuum, Gutters, Landscape Lighting, separate water meter for irrigation and more! No Rear Neighbors. This is easy living with four of the five bedrooms, including the primary bedroom, on the first floor. Buckingham Estates residents enjoy a 24-hour guard-gated entrance, a community clubhouse and a community swimming pool. Immediate access to Interstate 4 and the 429/417 beltways brings all of central Florida within easy reach, including regional hospitals, Orlando and Sanford airports, attractions, beaches, local golf and country clubs, and everyday shopping needs. Seminole County is rated #1 in Florida for schools and offers an amazing lifestyle.Call me to view the house. There is SO MUCH TO SEE!!

Basic Details
Residential
For Sale
O6257415
$995,000
5
4
3,764 Sqft
2005
0.27 Acre
Active
4
Single Family Residence
: Shingle
Features
: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Child Safety Fence, Solar Heat, Auto Cleaner
: Central, Electric
: Central Air
: Fenced
: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Enclosed
: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
: Lighting, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler Metered, French Doors, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Grill
: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
: Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Ceiling Fans(s), Split Bedroom, Window Treatments, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Crown Molding, Built-in Features, Coffered Ceiling(s), Central Vaccum
: Laundry Room, Inside
1
: Public Sewer
: Public, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Fiber Optics, Water Available, Sprinkler Meter, Propane
: Shutters
: Florida, Courtyard
Appliances
: Dishwasher, Microwave, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Convection Oven, Built-In Oven, Water Softener
Address Map
US
FL
Seminole
Sanford
BUCKINGHAM ESTATES
32771
MERLOT
1869
DRIVE
W82° 37' 50.8''
N28° 47' 49.1''
West
From I-4 East, take Exit 98, go Left on Lake Mary Blvd, Right on Markham Woods Rd to end, at traffic light go Right on Markham Rd. Buckingham Estates entrance on left. Go to guard house for entry. House will be on the main road (Merlot Dr.) on Right side.
32771 - Sanford/Lake Forest
PUD
Neighborhood
Seminole High
Markham Woods Middle
Additional Info
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Kusam Bahl
$0
$0
Additional Information
: Playground, Pool, Deed Restrictions, Sidewalks, Gated Community - Guard
: Block, Stucco
: Slab
3
: Two
: Conservation Area
2024-12-10
985000
2
https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/O6257415
: Public
1
4858
Financial
9206
595
Quarterly
: Pool, Guard - 24 Hour, Security
1
Listing Information
261071610
51957H
Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Active
2025-10-05T20:05:12Z
Stellar
: None
2025-08-24T14:41:43Z
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407-615-0866