What can you buy for $950,000 to $1 million?

Here are four options in Southwest Orange County.

By Michael Eng
| 1:39 p.m. April 7, 2016

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

WINDERMERE
ADDRESS: 31 Pine St., Windermere
ASKING PRICE: $999,999
BEDROOMS: Three
BATHROOMS: Three
SQUARE FEET: 2,460
NEIGHBORHOOD: Town of Windermere
SCHOOLS: Windermere Elementary; Gotha Middle; Olympia High
DESCRIPTION: Located in the exclusive Olde Windermere, this multilevel, custom-built home sits directly on Lake Butler/Wauseon Bay. It features panoramic views, a large pool area for entertaining and a sea wall. A boat dock is shown on the survey, but there is no dock currently.
LISTING AGENT: The Selby Group

DR. PHILLIPS
ADDRESS: 8101 Lake Serene Drive, Orlando
ASKING PRICE: $995,000
BEDROOMS: Five
BATHROOMS: Four
SQUARE FEET: 3,662
NEIGHBORHOOD: Phillips Landing
SCHOOLS: Bay Meadows Elementary; Southwest Middle; Dr. Phillips High
DESCRIPTION: This home is situated on 238 feet of lake frontage and is completely remodeled. The master suite features a lake view, his and her closets, Jacuzzi and bidet. The covered porch featured a pool and spa with new pool screen and raised deck. Home includes a new sprinkler system, kitchen appliances, marble countertops and a wine cellar.
LISTING AGENT: Ann Varkey, Re/Max Properties SW Inc.

GOTHA
ADDRESS: 9604 Lake Hugh Drive, Gotha
ASKING PRICE: $950,000
BEDROOMS: Five
BATHROOMS: 4.5
SQUARE FEET: 4,714
NEIGHBORHOOD: Gotha
SCHOOLS: Thornebrooke Elementary; Gotha Middle; Olympia High
DESCRIPTION: This Mediterranean-style home features more than 4,500 square feet of luxury, detail and grandeur. The private gate entry leads to a paver drive, three-car garage and courtyard-like entrance. The kitchen includes two islands, gas stove and double ovens, and the living room overlooks the infinity-edge pool. The home also includes travertine flooring, tile backsplash, plantation shutters, security system, butler’s pantry and more.
LISTING AGENT: Karla Giorgio, Century 21 Roo Realty

WINDERMERE
ADDRESS: 1342 Belfiore Way, Windermere
ASKING PRICE: $950,000
BEDROOMS: Five
BATHROOMS: 4.5
SQUARE FEET: 4,963
NEIGHBORHOOD: Tuscany Ridge
SCHOOLS: Thornebrooke Elementary; Gotha Middle; Olympia High
DESCRIPTION: This pond home in the gated Tuscany Ridge features upgrades such as a six-burner gas cooktop, custom cabinetry, custom cabinetry and crown molding. The outdoor area includes a screened-in pool, patio and summer kitchen. The kitchen, living room and master bedroom all offer water views with fountain.
LISTING AGENT: Charles Orden, Re/Max Town Centre

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Michael Eng

As a child, Editor and Publisher Michael Eng collected front pages of the Kansas City Star during Operation Desert Storm, so it was a foregone conclusion that he would pursue a career in journalism. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Missouri — Columbia School of Journalism. When he’s not working, you can find him spending time with his wife and three children, or playing drums around town. He’s also a sucker for dad jokes.