2878 MARKHAM WOODS RD Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Longwood,FL 32779
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 25,706 sqft
Price per Sqft $320
MLS Listing ID O6335062
Bedrooms 10
Full Baths 13
Half Baths 4
Year Built 2003
Annual Tax Amount $75,172
Lot Size 7.610 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
New Construction false
Property Description
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Now offered at $8.25M, The Estate at Markham Woods is one of Central Florida's rarest luxury compounds. Encompassing 7.61 high & dry acres, fully fenced with electronic gates and a newly built guard house, this property features a 12,000 SF main residence, 2,300 SF guest house, 800 SF cottage, and a 5,040 SF air conditioned car barn. An irreplaceable retreat designed for multi-generational living, car collectors, entertainers, and privacy seekers.
Main Residence (12,000 SF): A French Provincial style estate spanning two levels with 6 bedrooms (5 ensuite), 8 full baths, and 3 half baths, all warmed by 5 gas fireplaces. The dramatic curved wrought-iron staircase is accented by elegant stonework, custom millwork, lighting, and a private elevator. Flexible design includes separate primary with adjacent nanny room, a library, office, hobby studio, game room, 2nd story den, gym, two laundries, pet wash station, and a whimsical tree-house lounge. The chef's kitchen offers Thermador gas cooktop, griddle, warming drawers, Dacor double ovens, 2 Bosch Dishwashers, Subzero Refrigerator, beverage fridges, custom cabinetry, quartz & travertine counters, and a generous prep island, ideal for everyday living or entertaining.
Guest & Cottage Residences: A 2,300 SF guest house with 3 ensuite bedrooms, ½ bath, full kitchen, and 2 car garage provides the perfect multi-generational living quarters or private guest accommodations. A separate 800 SF cottage with bedroom, bath, kitchenette, and laundry offers direct access to the pavilion ideal for extended family or staff.
Pools & Outdoor Living: Resort-style heated saltwater pool, pavilion, gazebo, expansive lawns, plus an indoor resistance pool, spa, and steam shower create year-round leisure.
Collector's Car Barn & Storage: A remarkable 5,040 SF, fully air-conditioned car barn with soaring 20ft ceilings accommodates 10+ vehicles and includes an office suite, half bath, and kitchenette. A new 250 gallon fueling tank streamlines vehicle service. Additional amenities include a helicopter pad/party venue space, covered RV bay with water/electric hookups, and 17 total garage spaces.
Upgrades & Infrastructure: Fiber optic internet, 5 new generators, 16 new HVAC systems, 3 new hot water heaters, new roofs on the guest house, cottage, and car barn, and a newly screened front porch enhance comfort, connectivity, and peace of mind.
A rare opportunity at this new price and unmatched in Central Florida for privacy, acreage, and turnkey luxury living.
Location
State FL
County Seminole
Area 32779 - Longwood/Wekiva Springs
Zoning A-1
Rooms
Other Rooms Attic,Bonus Room,Breakfast Room Separate,Den/Library/Office,Family Room,Formal Dining Room Separate,Formal Living Room Separate,Inside Utility,Media Room,Storage Rooms
Interior
Heating Central,Exhaust Fan,Propane,Zoned
Cooling Central Air,Ductless,Zoned
Flooring Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Travertine,Wood
Fireplaces Type Family Room,Other,Outside,Primary Bedroom,Wood Burning
Laundry Inside,Laundry Room,Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony,Dog Run,French Doors,Lighting,Outdoor Grill,Outdoor Kitchen,Private Mailbox,Rain Gutters,Sliding Doors
Parking Features Bath In Garage,Boat,Circular Driveway,Common,Covered,Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side,Golf Cart Garage,Golf Cart Parking,Ground Level,Guest,Oversized,Parking Pad,RV Carport,RV Garage,RV Access/Parking,Garage
Garage Spaces 17.0
Fence Fenced,Other
Pool Auto Cleaner,Gunite,Heated,In Ground,Salt Water,Screen Enclosure,Tile
Community Features Golf Carts OK,Horses Allowed
Utilities Available BB/HS Internet Available,Cable Available,Electricity Connected,Fiber Optics,Phone Available
View Garden,Trees/Woods
Roof Type Shingle,Tile
Building
Lot Description Landscaped,Oversized Lot,Private,Paved,Zoned for Horses
Story 2
Foundation Slab
Builder Name Custom
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Structure Type Block,Brick,Concrete,Stone,Frame
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Woodlands Elementary
Middle Schools Markham Woods Middle
High Schools Lake Mary High
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
Virtual Tour https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qhiwfvzqqplc89q20zdxb/2878-Markham-Woods-Rd-Longwood-FL-32779-02.mp4?rlkey=m68ywl2l8u2o4j1bok1ofxrqh&dl=0