812 SWEETWATER CLUB BOULEVARD
Longwood, FL 32779
$6,499,990
AN EXTRAORDINARY LEGACY ESTATE | NEARLY 17,000 SQ. FT. | 11+ PRIVATE ACRES | SPRING-FED LAKE
Welcome to 812 Sweetwater Club Boulevard, one of Central Florida’s most extraordinary private estates, where architectural excellence, remarkable history, and absolute privacy converge.
Designed by the world-renowned architectural firm HHCP and constructed over seven years for Harold Mertz, billionaire founder of Publishers Clearing House, this exceptional compound represents a rare legacy of luxury and distinction. Reportedly having hosted presidents, international dignitaries, private concerts, and philanthropic gatherings, the estate offers a remarkable history of distinguished entertaining.
Privately situated on approximately 11.21 acres within the Sweetwater Club community, the property is approached by a secluded quarter-mile driveway, creating an extraordinary sense of arrival and complete privacy. Surrounded by mature trees, lush landscaping, ornamental koi ponds, and a breathtaking private spring-fed lake, this secluded sanctuary offers an atmosphere of serenity rarely found in Central Florida.
The estate features 9 bedrooms, 12 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, and 14,623 square feet in the main residence, with additional guest accommodations bringing the compound to nearly 17,000 square feet. Designed for both grand entertaining and comfortable private living, the residence showcases expansive gathering spaces, a magnificent two-story library, elevator, and bulletproof glass throughout.
The resort-inspired outdoor amenities include a spectacular swimming pool and spa, professional tennis and pickleball court, panoramic lake views, beautifully maintained grounds, and multiple spaces for outdoor entertaining. A separate guest house provides additional accommodations for family and visitors, while an eight-car ...
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Listing Courtesy of: GLOBAL COMMERCIAL GROUP
407-989-8084
| Listing Id: | O6454409 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $6,499,990 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 9 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 12 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 17,273 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $34,993 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 488,378 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 11.21 |
| Waterfront?: | Yes |
| City: | Longwood |
| County Or Parish: | Seminole |
| Subdivision Name: | Sweetwater Club Un 1-A |
| Postal Code: | 32779 |
| Year Built: | 1979 |
| Additional Parcels?: | No |
| Accessibility Features: | Accessible Elevator Installed |
| Appliances: | Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer |
| Association Fee: | $1,100 |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Quarterly |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 13 |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 20800 |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Carport?: | No |
| Direction Faces: | Northwest |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Construction Materials: | Block, Stucco |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Fireplace Features: | Family Room |
| Directions: | From downtown Longwood, take CR 427 (Ronald Reagan Blvd) south to State Road 434. Turn right (west) onto W State Road 434. Stay on it about 4 miles, crossing over I-4. Turn right onto Wekiva Springs Rd. Turn left onto Riverview Dr. Turn right onto Sweetwater Club Blvd and stop at the guard gate. Continue through the community. The estate sits at the end of a quarter-mile, tree-lined private drive. |
| Exterior Features: | Courtyard, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Tennis Court(s) |
| Fencing: | Masonry |
| Flooring: | Carpet, Laminate |
| Furnished: | Furnished |
| Garage Spaces: | 1 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating: | Central |
| Interior Features: | Elevator, High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Sauna, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Laundry Features: | Laundry Room |
| Levels: | Two |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Acres: | 11.21 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 2125 |
| MLS Area Major: | 32779 - Longwood/Wekiva Springs |
| MLS Area Major: | 32779 - Longwood/Wekiva Springs |
| Other Structures: | Gazebo, Outdoor Kitchen, Tennis Court(s) |
| Original List Price: | $6,499,990 |
| Other Equipment: | Private Entrance, Private Yard |
| Parcel Number: | 31-20-29-300-010B-0000 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Patio, Rear Porch |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes |
| Pool Features: | In Ground |
| Property Attached?: | No |
| Township: | 20 |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved |
| Roof: | Concrete |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Security Features: | Gated Community |
| Senior Community?: | No |
| Sewer: | Septic Tank |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Utilities: | Public, Sewer Available, Water Connected |
| View: | Water |
| Water Source: | Public, Well |
| Property Condition: | Completed |
| Public Survey Range: | 29 |
| Public Survey Section: | 31 |
| Zoning: | R-1AAA |
| Spa Features: | Above Ground, In Ground |
| Spa?: | Yes |
| Waterfront Features: | Lake Front |
| Additional Rooms: | Breakfast Room Separate, Den/Library/Office, Florida Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Interior In-Law Suite w/No Private Entry, Media Room |
| Alternate Key Folio Num: | 20-29-31-300-010B-0000 |
| Association Approval Required Yn: | No |
| Association Fee Requirement: | Required |
| Available For Lease Yn: | Yes |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 1932.38 |
| Building Elevator Yn: | Yes |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 376.31 |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Dprurl: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/O6454409?w=Agent&skip_sso=true |
| Dprurl 2: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/O6454409?w=Customer |
| Dpryn: | No |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | No |
| Farm Type: | Horse |
| Flood Zone Code: | X |
| Flood Zone Date: | 2007-09-28 |
| Flood Zone Panel: | 12117C0130F |
| Green Verification Count: | 0 |
| Homestead Yn: | Yes |
| Lease Restrictions Yn: | No |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Living Area Meters: | 1604.71 |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 45372 |
| Minimum Lease: | No Minimum |
| Monthly Hoa Amount: | $367 |
| Number Of Septics: | 1 |
| Num Of Own Years Prior To Lse: | 0 |
| Realtor Info: | Owner Motivated |
| Room Count: | 3 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Total Acreage: | 10 to less than 20 |
| Total Annual Fees: | $4,400 |
| Total Monthly Fees: | $367 |
| Unit Number Yn: | No |
| Water Access: | Lake |
| Water Access Yn: | Yes |
| Water Extras: | Deck |
| Water Extras Yn: | Yes |
| Water View: | Yes |
| Yrs Of Owner Prior To Leasing Re: | 0 |
| Association Name: | Sweetwater Club |
| Association Phone: | 407-658-9658 |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 407-989-8084 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| In Law Suite Yn: | No |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-11-01 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
| New Construction?: | No |
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