1761 LEGION DR

About this home

Nearly half an acre in the heart of Winter Park. Set on a 0.42-acre oversized corner lot in Green Oaks, this custom 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath residence offers what nearby new construction rarely can: room to breathe. Where most new luxury homes in 32789 sit on a quarter- to a third-acre, this property pairs 4,949 square feet of living space with a rare three-car garage, a newly added semi-circular driveway, and a backyard with genuine space for play, gardening, or entertaining on a grand scale. Completed in 2017 and meticulously maintained by its original owner, the home was thoughtfully reimagined by renowned designer Ted Maines with high-end finishes throughout. The floor plan balances formal entertaining with relaxed everyday living. The foyer opens to a gracious formal living room, with a dedicated dining room to the right and a private office to the left, an ideal setting for hosting guests or working from home. Toward the rear of the home, the large gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry and Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances flows into a sunny eat-in dining area and a family room anchored by a fireplace, with expansive sliding glass doors connecting to the outdoor living spaces. The private first-floor primary suite opens directly to the lanai and pool and includes a spa-inspired bath with steam shower and custom his-and-her walk-in closets. A second ground-floor bedroom offers flexibility for guests or multigenerational living. Upstairs, a spacious loft with custom dry bar leads to a media room and three additional en-suite bedrooms. Enhancements include a whole-house generator supported by a 250-gallon buried propane tank and new pool solar equipment. Year-round comfort comes from three A/C systems serving four climate zones, including a zone dedicated to the primary suite. Outdoors, a heated saltwater pool and spa, stone decking, outdoor shower, and ambient lighting make the most of the expansive grounds. A homesite of this size, this close to the shops, dining, parks, and charm of downtown Winter Park, is increasingly hard to find.