450 Cherokee DriveOrlando, FL 32801

Description

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Sometimes, the best reason to sell a home is a happy one. The owner of this extraordinary Lake Cherokee residence never expected to leave it, but finding love & blending two families created the need for a home with more room. Like the seller, this beautifully reimagined 1928 residence is ready for its next chapter. Set on a .23-acre corner lot directly across from Lake Cherokee & the park, the property offers 3,145 SF of living space & enjoys wide, uninterrupted lake & Downtown Orlando skyline views from its deep wraparound front porch. The 2,631 SF main residence offers 3 bedrooms & 2 1/2 baths. A comprehensive renovation in collaboration with Ted Maines Interiors & Skolfield Homes preserved the home’s architectural character while elevating the interiors through thoughtful design, high-quality materials & curated finishes throughout. Inside, natural light & layered architectural details include original hardwood floors, high ceilings, extensive millwork, hand-selected fixtures & a wood-burning fireplace with custom surround. The kitchen features quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless appliances, a gas range with vent hood, wood-paneled ceiling & peninsula seating. A built-in dining banquette sits beneath a sculptural FLOS multi-pendant fixture, while the adjacent laundry/mudroom is discreetly tucked away. At the rear, a conveniently located powder bath adjoins the family room, featuring dramatic ceiling beams, grasscloth wallpaper, motorized shades & French doors opening to a screened porch with composite decking. Beyond, a courtyard-style outdoor retreat features a heated pool, hot tub, summer kitchen & outdoor shower. Upstairs, the primary suite offers floor-to-ceiling drapes, Avia pendant lights, a customized walk-in closet, expansive private balcony & spa-inspired bath with oversized vanity & glass-enclosed shower. Completing the second floor are 2 additional bedrooms that share a renovated hall-entry full bath. Adding exceptional versatility is a detached 514 SF guest suite located above the garage with its own living area, full kitchen, bedroom & bath, bringing the property to 3,145 SF of total living space. The 728 SF oversized, air-conditioned, side-entry 2-car garage is not included in the living space calculation & features epoxy floors, composite baseboards & a beautiful half bath, making it equally suited for parking, a gym, workshop, studio or poolside cabana. An attached 1-car carport provides additional covered parking. A brick privacy wall with 2 coded entry gates encloses the grounds. Since purchasing the property in 2025, the owner has made substantial additional improvements, with highlights including a new roof on both the main residence & detached garage/guest house, 2 tankless water heaters, engineered wood flooring throughout the 2nd floor of the main home, an extensive outdoor lighting package, a water conditioning system & termite treatment with a transferable bond. Other significant improvements include a full plumbing repipe, historic window restoration with some energy-efficient Indow inserts & hurricane shutters. For buyer review, a 4-point inspection, survey & elevation certificate are available. Located just south of Downtown Orlando & walkable to Lake Cherokee & Delaney Parks, restaurants & top-rated schools, this one-of-a-kind residence blends timeless architecture with thoughtful functionality in one of the city’s most iconic & architecturally rich neighborhoods.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Style

Craftsman

Year built

1928

Living area

3,145 Sq Ft

Lot size

0.23 acres

Garage spaces

2

Ownership

Fee Simple

Zoning

R-2A/T/HP/

Days on market

14

MLS^® Listing#

O6427340

Property Features

Interior

Built-in Features · Crown Molding · Eat-in Kitchen · High Ceilings · Tray Ceiling(s) · Walk-In Closet(s) · In-Law Floorplan

Exterior

Balcony · Lighting · Outdoor Shower · Rain Gutters · Storage

Appliances

Dishwasher · Disposal · Dryer · Exhaust Fan · Gas Water Heater · Range · Range Hood · Refrigerator · Washer

Cooling

Central Air · Zoned

Heating

Central

Flooring

Carpet · Hardwood · Marble · Tile · Wood

Fireplace

Living Room · Wood Burning

Basement

Crawl Space

Pool

Gunite · Heated · In Ground · Salt Water · Private

Parking

Driveway · Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s) · Garage Door Opener · Garage Faces Side

Laundry

Inside · Laundry Room

Patio

Covered · Deck · Front Porch · Patio · Porch · Rear Porch · Screened

Fencing

Masonry

Lot features

Corner Lot · Landscaped

Construction

Frame

Roof

Shingle

Security

Security Lights · Smoke Detector(s)

Other structures

Guest House

Community

Street Lights

Utilities

Cable Available · Natural Gas Available · Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Natural Gas Connected · Sewer Connected · Water Connected

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water source

Public

Rooms

Schools

Elementary

Blankner Elem

Middle

Blankner School (K-8)

High

Boone High

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual taxes

$14,817Tax year 2025

Parcel number

36-22-29-0656-01-180

Directions

From S. Orange Avenue, travel East on Gore Street, turn left onto Delaney Avenue, then right onto Cherokee Drive. 450 Cherokee Drive is located on the right-hand side.