13647 Robert Road $720,000

Secluded (yet close to everything) residence in Historic Pineland on Pine Island... This private five acres includes a restored historic bungalow originally built in 1910 by Captain John Smith and a classic 2-story Florida barn/garage nestled in an oak hammock. The restoration began in 1993 and the home has been meticulously and professionally restored and updated. As per the Lee County Historic Preservation Board... "The home's design is an excellent example of the traditional Coastal Florida Architecture known as Florida Cracker". The property is the definition of peaceful old Florida. It is bordered on the west side by Smith Mound, the main Calusa Indian burial mound, and on the north by the 1,700 year old Low Mound; both part of the Randell Research Center (Florida Museum of Natural History) archeological site. This prevents further development on the north and west sides, ensuring privacy. Walk upon the home’s brick walkway among tropical vegetation to the broad spacious porch. The front door opens to the kitchen with handcrafted cabinets made from the original structure’s heart pine exterior siding milled at Captain Smith's turn-of-the-century Pineland saw mill. Also, find the original brick chimney, modern appliances, and a pantry with washer and dryer. The bedroom includes a large walk-in closet and the newly renovated bathroom, a glass walled walk-in shower and double sink vanity. The living area is surrounded by large windows looking out upon the pasture and lush vegetation. The home features tongue & groove oak floors, storm ready impact-resistant and insulated windows throughout, three mini-split AC units, and high open ceilings. The very generous barn/garage (approx. 50’x50’) contains a large screened lanai for entertaining, spacious open workshop and garage area, two 12’x12’ horse stalls and brick-paved back porch. The second floor loft has lots of storage and potential for a private art studio with windows on all four sides. The eastern half of the property has beautiful large oaks, mango trees, tropical and native plants, a controlled artesian well, and fenced horse pasture and paddock. The western part of the property has some salt wetland and the Calusa burial mound. This one of a kind property offers 100 year old mango trees, oak hammocks, plentiful native flora, and is within walking distance of the Pineland Marina and the historic Tarpon Lodge and Restaurant. Take a look at the photos or, better yet, take a tour of this unique historical and beautiful property yourself... Call today.

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