$9,950,000
812 Sweetwater Club Boulevard
Longwood, FL 32779
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Presenting The Fortress, SET ON NEARLY 12 ACRES, a one of a kind architectural masterpiece created for those who understand that true luxury is not styled but built to endure and remain irreplaceable. Designed and constructed over 7 years by the world renowned architectural firm HHCP for Harold Mertz, billionaire founder of Publishers Clearing House, this nearly 20000 square foot private compound has hosted presidents, global dignitaries, private concerts, and philanthropic gatherings of the highest caliber. Approached by a quarter mile tree lined driveway, the fully walled estate centers around a 5 acre private lake spring fed by the Wekiva Springs State Park, surrounded by museum quality grounds featuring imported European fountains, life size bronze sculptures, curated statuary all across the gardens, and ornamental ponds suitable for koi fish. The main residence spans 14623 square feet and offers 7 bedrooms each with its own full bathroom, along with an elegant powder room by the main entrance, formal living and dining rooms, a breakfast room, a main kitchen, and a separate staff kitchen. Constructed of solid poured concrete, the home reflects permanence and security with bulletproof glass, hand plastered walls, soaring 25 foot ceilings, graceful arches, and signature fluted architectural textures expressed through curved nonlinear walls. A massive custom bronze door opens to interiors finished in polished marble and terrazzo flooring, including brand new floors in the main living room and kitchen, which features panoramic lake views, an oversized island, oversized pantry, private service entrance, and a fully equipped staff kitchen with its own dining area. Four bedrooms are located upstairs with the most impressive lake views and three bedrooms downstairs, while a monumental round atrium crowns the sculptural marble staircase that took 2 full years to complete. Additional highlights include a dramatic 2 story library that converts into a home theater, a glass conservatory with a Murano chandelier designed for a grand piano, an elevator near the foyer, 2 authentic wood burning fireplaces, custom Sherle Wagner bathrooms, hidden closets throughout, and a bar near the piano room. The West wing principal suite features a private Italian inspired alfresco patio and an adjacent private gym with a full bathroom, sauna, and walk in closet, creating a self contained wellness retreat, while the East wing suite enjoys its own Italian inspired patio. The estate is completed by an approximately 2500 square foot guest and pool house with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, staff quarters of approximately 1000 square feet, a 2300 square feet 8 car garage with full bath, laundry, and storage, along with resort style amenities including a pool and spa, a professional court lined for tennis and pickleball, a Hot Tub, sandy beach access, and multiple alfresco entertaining areas, this home has countless custom invaluable features, making The Fortress a true legacy estate built to stand for the next century and beyond. Conveniently located near top rated schools, 2 miles away from Wekiva Springs Park, leading hospitals, Golf Courses and an array of elevated dining experiences, offering effortless access to education, healthcare, and refined lifestyle amenities while preserving privacy and exclusivity. Private showings are offered by appointment only.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history139 days on market
- Status: ActiveJan 2, 2026
- Listed$9,950,000Jan 1, 2026
- Price increased$9,950,000
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 139
- Subdivision
- Sweetwater Club Un 1-A
- County
- Seminole
- Year built
- 1979
- Living area
- 14,623 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $680
- Building area
- 20,800 sq ft (Owner)
- Lot size
- 488,362 sq ft
- Lot category
- 10 to less than 20
- Flood zone
- X (12117C0130F)
- Garage
- 8 spaces
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $33,128 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 31-20-29-300-010B-0000
- Zoning
- R-1AAA
- MLS #
- O6370385
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 9
- Full bathrooms
- 12
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Marble, Tile, Terrazzo, Travertine
- Appliances
- Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Built-in Features, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Other, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Sauna, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry
- In Garage, In Kitchen, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- South
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 8
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Bath In Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Golf Cart Garage, Golf Cart Parking, Ground Level, Guest
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $1,100 / Quarterly
- Monthly HOA
- $367/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $367/mo
- Total annual fees
- $4,400
- HOA name
- Sweetwater Club Homeowners Association/ Lisa Moore
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, Lease Option, Owner Financing, Private Financing Available
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
- Additional lease restrictions
- Leasing restrictions must be independently confirmed with the corresponding authorities by the buyer and buyer's agent.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Balcony, Courtyard, Garden, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Playground, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Sauna, Sidewalk, Sprinkler Metered, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
- Construction materials
- Concrete
- Roof
- Concrete
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Brick, Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Sprinkler Recycled, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 32x25 |
| Dining Room | First | 18x15 |
| Foyer | First | 20x15 |
| Family Room | First | 20x30 |
| Library | First | 30x40 |
| Great Room | First | 30x25 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 40x40 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 25x25 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 30x40 |
| Kitchen | First | 25x25 |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 30x30 |
| Bedroom 5 | Second | 30x30 |
| Additional Bedroom | Second | 30x30 |
| Additional Bedroom | Second | 30x30 |
| Laundry | First | 12x18 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-01-01
- On market date
- 2026-01-01
- Original list price
- $9,950,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 32779 - Longwood/Wekiva Springs
- Listing AOR
- Suncoast Tampa
- Status changed
- 2026-01-02
- Tax legal description
- SEC 31 TWP 20S RGE 29E BEG S 88 DEG 54 MIN 08.5 SC E 450 FT OF SE COR LOT 11 BLK C SWEETWATER CLUB UNIT 1A RUN S 88 DEG 54 MIN 08.5 SEC E 220.561 FT E 579.484 FT N 540 FT N 78 DEG 33 MIN 55 SEC W 723.494 FT SWLY ALONG CURVE 100 FT S 1 DEG 5 MIN 52 SE C W 619.577 FT TO BEG
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
Driving Directions from Longwood City Hall to 812 Sweetwater Club Blvd, Longwood, FL Start at Longwood City Hall and head east on W Church Avenue. Turn left onto S Ronald Reagan Boulevard US 17 92. Continue north on Ronald Reagan Boulevard for approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Wekiva Springs Road. Continue on Wekiva Springs Road for approximately 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Sweetwater Club Boulevard. Continue straight. 812 Sweetwater Club Boulevard will be ahead within the gated Sweetwater Club community.
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