This house resides in the historic district of Lake Helen and skirts the popular Woods community. The property was originally purchased by Henry Deland, himself, as Lake Helen sits on the east border of Deland and was named after his daughter. The fenced in land parcel is just shy of 1 acre, housing a 60ft batting cage, a separate 2-car barn/garage + tack room, covered RV parking, a custom chicken coop & goat pen. The house also has a front wrap around porch, back porch & side BBQ deck, which are not included in the total living square feet, as well as a third floor/attic that runs the entire length of the house and can be converted into additional rooms if needed. All rooms, with the exception of both bathrooms, contain the original hardwood floors. The majestic staircase and wood burning fireplace are decorated with panels of curly pine, a signature feature often used by the architect that designed this particular house & others in the area. Many of the sash windows still contain the rope pulls & hand blown glass. The entire kitchen was custom built using reclaimed wood found in the barn, to create the kitchen counters. The ceiling found in the kitchen and downstairs bathroom were created using tin salvaged from an old church in Deland, that was built the same year as the house. Although the living room fireplace is attached to the only working chimney, two other chimneys were uncovered & exposed, in the kitchen and both upstairs bedrooms. The plumbing has been updated in the upstairs bathroom and both bathroom floors have been tiled to accentuate the period features in each. The upstairs bathroom also contains the original clawfoot tub and wall sink. The interior and exterior of the home were recently painted. Deland has been voted one of the Best Small Southern Towns for several years, now and Lake Helen is simply and extension of Deland, catering to the equestrian community and built around 'Lake Helen'. In addition to the serenity of the tree lined streets and small town community, you are only a 20-25 minute drive from the ocean in New Smyrna Beach, making it easy to catch an early morning sunrise! Lake Helen is also home to the much sought after Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts, servicing children grades K-8. Blake Park is less than one mile from the house, as is the equestrian center, housing a dog park, playground, baseketball court & tennis courts. The local library, Hopkins Hall, City Hall & police station are also within walking distance. Many of the residents drive their golf carts around town, when attending community or daily events. On Saturdays, many of the residents also support the local farmer's market or market in the park. Whether you're retiring or raising a family, this is truly a place for all, as you're approximately one hour from the hustle & bustle of metropolitan areas like Orlando, but you're able to enjoy the serenity and quiet of a small town atmosphere. You can sit on your front porch and enjoy holiday parades including visits from the local Butler Express train! Lake Helen is truly a special place and so is 'The Blake House'...
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