19200 Southwest 57th Court

Spanish Colonial mini-mansion on a sprawling 2.75 acre lot with an imposing fountain in the center of a circular drive, a clean lake in the backyard, this stately home is located in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in the equestrian community of Southwest Ranches. The Mizner inspired home has a full-size pool, a poolside bar and stove tops, a spacious patio for Florida style entertaining and located on a dead-end street that serves as the owner's private parking lot for big parties. The 4-bedroom, 4-bath home on 2.75 acres with mature oak trees and several varieties of palm has vast open spaces for children or adults to play outdoor games.

The second floor boasts a huge master bedroom and master bath with a separate toilet, whirlpool tub and an eight-foot long shower with four heads, three other bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a loft area for a home office or hobby area and three spacious balconies, each able to accommodate several chairs around a table. One of the bedrooms is downstairs with an adjacent full bath, an ideal arrangement for older relatives or guests challenged by the stairs. The downstairs welcomes guests to a huge lobby with a cozy formal seating area, a separate dining room for formal entertaining and connected eat-in kitchen and family room. The entire home has many closets and storage spaces to accommodate the needs of a big family.

The practical features include a water softener, a generator connected to the downstairs electrical system that can run the AC, appliances and all lights for up to ten days, gas cooking on a six-burner Viking for serious cooks who prefer gas to electric.

The elderly owners have decided after 23 years to downsize but they hold the home too dear to part with it. Therefore, they would prefer to rent to folks who will enjoy the home as much as they have for over two decades.