8498 Morehouse DriveOrlando, FL 32836

Description

**This house comes with a REDUCED RATE through the seller's preferred lender. This is a lender-paid rate buydown that reduces the buyer's interest rate and monthly payment.** Welcome to 8498 Morehouse Drive, an exceptional 7-bedroom, 6.5-bath residence with more than 5,300 square feet in the desirable Parkside community of Dr. Phillips. Offering an impressive combination of scale, sophistication, versatility, and smart-home technology, this expansive two-story home is designed for refined everyday living and effortless entertaining. The open-concept interior connects the kitchen and main living spaces, creating an inviting setting for both intimate gatherings and larger occasions. The gourmet kitchen features two islands, granite countertops, solid wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a range hood, decorative backsplash, and a walk-in pantry with built-in shelving. A built-in dry bar, formal dining room, and adjoining butler's pantry further enhance the home's entertaining appeal. Elegant finishes include wood and marble flooring, crown molding, wainscoting, high ceilings, plantation shutters, and custom built-ins. The thoughtfully designed floor plan includes a dedicated office and an expansive upstairs loft and bonus area ideal for a media room, game room, additional living space, or recreation area. The main-level primary suite offers a private sitting area and two walk-in closets, while six additional bedrooms and multiple ensuite accommodations provide exceptional flexibility for family and guests. A comprehensive smart-home system adds modern luxury and convenience throughout. Pool automation allows remote control of pool heating and cooling, lighting, temperature, and chemical monitoring. Automated lighting and fans create the perfect atmosphere throughout the home, while smart garage doors, security cameras, instant alerts, HVAC controls, surround sound, TVs, and high-speed Wi-Fi provide seamless control and connectivity. A smart refrigerator adds another layer of modern convenience. Outdoor living is designed for the Florida lifestyle, with a welcoming front porch and a private, screen-enclosed pool and spa. The covered patio and expansive deck offer ideal spaces for dining, lounging, and entertaining. Automated garden lighting and a sprinkler system provide effortless landscape illumination and maintenance. Residents of Parkside enjoy access to a clubhouse, community pool, park, playground, tennis courts, sidewalks, and trails. Conveniently located in southwest Orlando near Dr. Phillips, the home offers easy access to premier dining, shopping, entertainment, and major roadways. Furniture is negotiable. A rare opportunity to own a spacious, sophisticated residence with exceptional amenities, resort-style outdoor living, and extensive smart-home technology.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Year built

2014

Stories

2

Living area

5,364 Sq Ft

Lot size

0.20 acres

Garage spaces

3

Ownership

Fee Simple

Zoning

P-D

Days on market

25

MLS^® Listing#

O6436366

Property Features

Interior

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

Exterior

Garden · Lighting

Appliances

Cooktop · Dishwasher · Dryer · Exhaust Fan · Microwave · Range Hood · Refrigerator · Washer

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central

Flooring

Tile · Wood

Pool

Heated · In Ground · Screen Enclosure · Private

Parking

Garage Door Opener · Attached

Laundry

Inside · Laundry Room

Patio

Covered · Deck · Front Porch · Patio · Screened

Lot features

Landscaped · Paved

Construction

Block · Brick

Foundation

Slab

Roof

Tile

Windows

ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows · Insulated Windows · Shutters

Community

Clubhouse · Park · Playground · Pool · Sidewalks · Tennis Court(s)

Utilities

Electricity Connected

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water source

Public

Rooms

Schools

Elementary

Sand Lake Elem

Middle

Southwest Middle

High

Dr. Phillips High

Financial Details

HOA

$450 / QuarterlyAssociation: Pierre Rene

Annual taxes

$19,904Tax year 2025

Parcel number

10-24-28-6654-02-470

Directions

From I-4 W (SR-400) toward Tampa. Take exit 70 toward Daryl Carter Parkway. Take ramp onto Daryl Carter Pkwy toward Daryl Carter Pkwy. Turn right onto S Apopka Vineland Rd (CR-435 N). Turn right onto Buena Vista Woods Blvd. Turn right onto Bumley St. Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Chilton Dr. Turn right onto Halyard St. Turn right onto Morehouse Dr.