Extraordinary, historic residence located on Sebring's premier $849,900

Lake Home For Sale

Extraordinary, historic residence located on Sebring's premier Lake Jackson. This beautiful home, known as the H. Orvel Sebring House, is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1919 for the son of the town's founder, it represents the Spanish Colonial Revival style with its numerous archways, arched winged walls and port cochere. The property consists of a 4 bedroom main house, a separate detached guest house/studio apartment, an in-ground pool & spacious patio area, situated on just over an acre with 128 feet of lake frontage. Zoned multi-family, it has great potential for a fabulous Bed & Breakfast. This home is full of charm & character with original hardwood floors, doors, crown & base moldings, picture rail, built-in shelving, some original windows & light fixtures, two fireplaces, a receiving parlor, and formal dining room with butler's pantry, plus a basement for expansion or storage. The kitchen features granite countertops, wood cabinets with glass fronts, 2020 appliances, tin ceiling tiles, and a cozy breakfast nook with a magnificent view of the lake. Upstairs, you'll find the primary bedroom with a walk-in closet & sitting/office area overlooking the lake. The primary bath features a claw foot tub, corner glass shower & beadboard walls & ceiling. There are three spacious guest bedrooms, one with a large sitting/office area with lake view. The other two share a well appointed jack & jill bath in between . The front of the home is graced with a covered, open front porch that spans the width of the house. There's also a screened lanai in back, and a port cochere on the side for your vehicles. The guest house/apartment, located below the detached garage, has a kitchen, bathroom, living area, murphy bed and opens out to a large patio overlooking the lake & expansive lawn. The pool area features a custom painted wall mural and has direct western views over the lake providing picturesque sunsets. Within walking distance to the historic downtown circle, community theatre, library, restaurants and more, reimagine the endless possibilities for this rare treasure.