ALVA, FL 33920 18220 ELMWOOD DRIVE
$1,425,000



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Presented By: COLDWELL BANKER SUNSTAR REALTY with 941-637-1090. - 941-637-1090
Home Details
Experience this unparalleled luxurious waterfront estate in Alva, Florida, “The secret equestrian and boaters recreational hideaway!" Find yourself in the tranquility and elegance in the privacy of 3.2 acres rich in this classic southern-style charm. Nestled in mature native yellow pines, old oaks dripping with Spanish moss, Florida’s own Sabal Cabbage Palms and tropical fruit trees, it borders the West Bank of Telegraph Creek at the distal end near the Caloosahatchee River. This property offers a rare blend of privacy, serenity, and the lusciousness that Florida is!
This estate features a visually interesting entrance with a design that enhances the aesthetic appeal of the property. Hand laid running bond designed pavers, its path was chosen to navigate around existing landscape features.
Indulge in the luxury of this oversized private pool with estimated depth of 3 feet to 9 feet. Lap swim in its 40 foot length. The outdoor living space is a haven for relaxation and entertainment. The estate is equipped with a softening and RO system, and distributed water.
The main house includes three bedrooms, two baths, a central family room, as well as the open concept, kitchen, dining, and living space. The primary suite with ensuite bathroom, includes private access to the pool and Jacuzzi area, and large walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, with one having direct access to the pool and the other a private quiet area. Craftsmanship and materials in this upgraded-updated home is second to none!
The open concept, living area with vaulted ceilings, architectural design, and finishes that create an ambience of refined sophistication. In this space you will feel at one with nature surrounded by glass touching nature! The multi chef kitchen will support the family's best chefs at holidays and gatherings with the island kitchen layout with superb functionality and the social hub of this 700 sf gathering place! The kitchen features state of the art amenities, including blanche quartz countertops, designer stainless steel sink, eye catching SubZero classic French door refrigerator freezer. Chef’s choice of the induction range, convection, double oven and an easy to reach, conveniently located microwave oven. Designer cabinetry, including a large walk-in pantry with designer doors and stainless barn door hardware. The guest cottage features two bedrooms, a moderate living space with an easily servicing kitchen, comfortable bathroom with a walk-in shower. A long screened covered porch invites guests to sit and relax in the picturesque sanctuary. This estate also features a 2400 square-foot red iron frame barn, concrete floor and wired, complete with rollup overhead doors. For further details of the attributes of this properties improvements, please read features below.
Enjoy fishing on the 340+/- feet of Telegraph Creek, or launch your boat down the meandering wide Telegraph Creek, 600 yards to the Caloosahatchee river. Telegraph Creek is a tributary of the Caloosahatchee River part of the Great Calusa Blueway, popular for its preservation and nature viewing opportunities. Enjoy the nearby equestrian access to the Bob Janes Preserve trail system, and the Telegraph Creek Preserve.
Ascend into your dream sanctuary in this extraordinary nature immersed private estate, call for your showing! Worthy mention - zoned AG2, call today!
Presented By: COLDWELL BANKER SUNSTAR REALTY with 941-637-1090. - 941-637-1090
Interior Features for 18220 ELMWOOD DRIVE
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms5
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths3
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourcepublic records
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Featuresfamily room, wood burning
Fireplace Y/NYes
Flooringcarpet, ceramic tile, engineered hardwood, porcelain tile
Heating Y/NYes
Interior Amenitiesceiling fan(s), eating space in kitchen, high ceilings, kitchen/family room combo, l dining, open floorplan, primary bedroom main floor, solid surface counters, solid wood cabinets, stone counters, vaulted cei
Laundry Featurescommon area, electric dryer hookup, other, washer hookup
Window Featuresaluminum frames, blinds, double pane windows, shades, shutters, thermal windows, wood frames
General for 18220 ELMWOOD DRIVE
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
Appliancesconvection oven, dishwasher, disposal, dryer, electric water heater, exhaust fan, ice maker, kitchen reverse osmosis system, microwave, other, range, range hood, refrigerator, washer, water softener, whole house r.
Architectural Stylebungalow, florida, ranch
Attached Garage No
Body of Watertelegraph creek
Building Area Unitssquare feet
Carport Spaces1
Carport Y/NYes
Cityalva
Construction Materialsblock, stucco
Coolingcentral air
Countylee
Current Useother
Directionsfrom exit 143, bayshore (80), east 3.3 mi (lee civic center) to sr 31, north 2 miles (to signal) to rt 78, east 3.2 miles (cedar post and rail fence on south) to elmwood dr, south to first hidden drive
DockY/NYes
Elementary Schoolalva elementary
Facing Directionwest
Flood Zone Codeae
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces3
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
Heatingelectric, heat pump
High Schoolriverdale high school
Home Warranty Y/NNo
ILS Total SQFT1522
ILS Under Air SQFT1090
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal Descriptionnorth 250 ft govt lot 2 lying west of telegraph crk, alva, lee county, fl
Levelsone
Listing Termscash, conventional, usda loan, va loan
Living Area Unitssquare feet
Lot Size Square Feet139392
Lot Size Unitsacres
MLS Area33920 - alva
Middle/Junior High Schoolalva middle school
Minimum Leaseno rent
ModificationTimestamp2025-08-09t22:05:04.207z
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy Typeowner
Other Structuresadditional single family home, barn(s), other
Ownershipfee simple
Patio/Porch Featurescovered, deck, enclosed, front porch, patio, rear porch, screened
Pets Allowedyes
Pool Featuresgunite, heated, in ground, screen enclosure
Possessionclose of escrow, negotiable
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property Conditioncompleted
Property Subtypesingle family residence
Property Typeresidential
Roofshingle
STELLAR_InLawSuiteDescrip1 bathroom, 2+ bedrooms, detached (adu), kitchen, private entrance
STELLAR_InLawSuiteYNYes
Security Featuressmoke detector(s)
Senior Community Y/NNo
Seweraerobic septic, private sewer, septic tank
Spa Featuresabove ground
Standard Statusactive
Statusactive
Subdivision Namenone
Tax Annual Amount2353
Tax Lot2
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms15
Utilitiesbb/hs internet available, electricity connected, phone available
Viewgarden, pool, trees/woods, water
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Typebrackish water, creek, river
Water Access Y/NYes
Water Viewcreek
Water View Y/NYes
Waterfront Featuresbrackish water, creek, riparian rights
Year Built1956
Zoningag 2
Exterior for 18220 ELMWOOD DRIVE
Building Area Total6860
Covered Spaces4
Exterior Amenitieshurricane shutters, other, rain gutters
Fencingchain link
Foundation Detailsblock, slab
Horse Amenities none
Lot Dimensionsirregular
Lot Featurescleared, flood insurance required, floodzone, in county, irregular lot, landscaped, level, oversized lot, pasture, private, street dead-end, zoned for horses
Lot Size Acres3.2
Lot Size Area3.2
Parking Featuresoversized, workshop in garage
Private PoolYes
Road Frontage Typestreet dead-end, street paved, deeded easement
Road Responsibilityprivate maintained road
Road Surface Typepaved, asphalt, brick, other
SpaYes
Vegetationbamboo, fruit trees, mature landscaping, oak trees, trees/landscaped, wooded
Water Sourcewell
Waterfront Y/NYes
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
High School
Riverdale High School
Elementary School
Alva Elementary
Middle School
Alva Middle School

Raquel Amarista Navarro
Realtor®