Deidre Woollard served as the lead editor on Luxist.com for…
It’s always a treat to find a beautiful older home in Florida. This classic Florida Revival home was built around 1918 and located Lake Cherokee Historic District known for its many elegant one-of-a-kind estate homes.
Meticulously updated, the E. F. Akers House offers the discerning buyer an opportunity to own this “Classic Revival Cottage” located one block from beautiful Delaney Park and Lake Cherokee.
Wrap around porches welcome you to this gracious home with original heart pine wood floors, original 14″ crown moulding, and elegant staircases.
The home features grand formal rooms, private study, billiards room, a new gourmet kitchen with family/gathering room and s sunny breakfast room overlooking the gardens.
The serene yet glamorous master suite is tucked under the eaves with expansive closets, dressing area, Jacuzzi tub, and walk-in shower.
There are bedroom suites on both first and second floor.
There is a second floor sun deck, and over 2000 sq ft of porches offering al fresco dining and entertaining.
This beautifully traditional residence offers elegant downtown living in a historic home with expansive lawn, gated entries, and even the white picket fence. It is listed for $1.175 million with Fannie Hillman and Associates and is showcased by Luxury Portfolio.
Deidre Woollard served as the lead editor on Luxist.com for six years writing about real estate, auctions, jewelry and luxury goods. Her love for luxury real estate led her to work at realtor.com and two of the top real estate brokerages in Los Angeles as well as doing publicity for properties around the world.