1555 Mercers Fernery Road

Exceptional value! Recently appraised at $998,000 — now reduced to $974,900! This motivated seller presents a 4BR/3.5BA pool home on a private estate in sought-after Glenwood, DeLand. Custom-built for comfort and flexibility, it offers the true Florida lifestyle with exceptional privacy, a prime location, and sweeping views from nearly every room. A Private Retreat – This custom-built estate in sought-after Glenwood DeLand offers a welcome blend of flexibility and the true Florida lifestyle. What the owners love most is the location, the exceptional privacy, and the views from nearly every space in the home. The front porch is a favorite spot, offering a beautiful vantage point over the property, while the lower lying pasture is both scenic and unusually well-suited for use.

Past the gated entry and a tree lined driveway, the home welcomes you with an open plan designed for both comfort and connection to nature. Four bedrooms plus a large office (or 5th bedroom/bonus room) three and a half baths, and two elegant master suites—each with direct access to the lanai—provide ideal spaces for generous, even multigenerational living. The fully equipped kitchen features floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry with pull-outs, while a separate butler’s pantry—located near the wet bar and powder room—adds its own refrigerator, dishwasher, and sink for effortless entertaining. The private views to the estate's meadows are available from anywhere in the home.

Outdoors, the resort-style pool area is the heart of the property, complete with a stone fireplace, fountain feature is located in front of an expansive screened enclosure. The versatile two-story detached garage and workshop accommodates five cars on the upper level, while the lower level offers stalls and a tack room—perfect for horses, hobbies, or additional storage.

Recent upgrades include a new roof, dual AC units, garage insulation and electrical, RainBird irrigation, and a newly paved driveway. With cross-fencing, easy-care landscaping, and a location just minutes from Downtown DeLand, the beaches, and area attractions, this is a private sanctuary perfectly placed for both seclusion and convenience. A recent appraisal is on file, underscoring the excellent value offered by this exceptional property.