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$1,539,000
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8498 MOREHOUSE DRIVE
ORLANDO, FL 32836 — PARKSIDE PH 2
7 Beds
7 Baths
5,364 sqft
0.20 acres
Built 2014
3-Car Garage
About This Property
**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.
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 Details
Basics
- Property Type
- Residential
- Property Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- O6436366
- Days on Market
- 8
- Year Built
- 2014
- Levels
- Two
- Additional Rooms
- Den/Library/Office,Formal Dining Room Separate,Loft
- Direction Faces
- North
- Occupant Type
- Vacant
Size & Structure
- Living Area
- 5,364 sqft
- Total Area
- 6,871 sqft
- Lot Size
- 0.20 acres
- Lot Sq Ft
- 8,571 sqft
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Full Baths
- 6
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Stories
- 2
Interior
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Windows
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Shutters
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- A/C
- Central Air
- Heating
- Central
Exterior & Lot
- Exterior Features
- Garden, Lighting, Sidewalk
- Construction
- Block, Brick
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Patio/Porch
- Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
- Lot Features
- Landscaped, Sidewalk, Paved
- View
- Garden, Pool, Trees/Woods
Water & Pool
- Pool
- Yes — Deck, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure
- Spa
- Yes — Heated, In Ground
Community & HOA
- HOA
- Yes
- HOA Fee
- $450/Quarterly
- Community Features
- Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Utilities & Systems
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Central
- Flood Zone
- X
- Parking
- Garage Door Opener
Financial
- List Price
- $1,539,000
- Annual Taxes
- $19,904
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Listing Terms
- Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
- Special Conditions
- None
Schools
- Elementary
- Sand Lake Elem
- Middle School
- Southwest Middle
- High School
- Dr. Phillips High