ON THE MARKET: North Lakeland country estate comes with plenty of WOW! factor

Address: 1840 Gibsonia Road, Lakeland, FL 33810.

Description: This property is a true country estate with 8 acres of stately manicured grounds, large trees and beautiful native plants that you will enjoy. The two-story home leaves nothing to be desired. The incredible quality of the gorgeous interior and exterior of the property is unsurpassed.

The home has 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths and 2 half baths, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining and large dinette off the kitchen, beautiful sitting room — all with great views of the grounds — large media/family room with the latest technology, a true master suite (28x18) with romantic sitting area around the fireplace, beautiful wood cabinetry and granite counters in the gourmet kitchen and other bonus areas throughout the home.

The magnificent entry way, the open foyer, soaring ceiling and the winding staircase gives this area a feel of grandeur; hardwood floors, beautiful imported tile, crown molding and the beautiful mill work throughout the home gives you a great feeling of the quality that is present.

The exterior has a large, incredible pool area for family and friends, garages that can serve as workshop areas or room to house 4 to 5 vehicles plus a boat port, a quality detached office or game room (26x20) area for a get-away, and other out buildings for storage and the well-stocked fishing pond for afternoon fishing. This is just a gorgeous property!

There is an additional 4 acres available to purchase with home. Seller will consider a lease option.

Listing Price: $995,000.

Realtor: Joe Christian, 863-286-5829, Keller Williams Realty.