500 S FORT CHRISTMAS ROAD, CHRISTMAS, Florida 32709

**17 Oaks Estate**  

**A True Southern Plantation Masterpiece – Christmas, FL**

Step into a living piece of American history. Custom-designed and built by Lewis & Mary Barton, 17 Oaks Estate is the only authentic pre-Civil War–inspired plantation home in Central Florida — immortalized in the internationally published book *Countess Athena and Godfather’s Twins* (available worldwide).

Perched on **6.5 private acres** halfway between Orlando’s theme parks and the Space Coast beaches, this one-of-a-kind residence blends grand Southern tradition with every modern comfort.

**Outdoor Grandeur**  

- 100+ majestic live oaks draped in Spanish moss  

- 1-acre stocked bass pond and 4 acres of manicured lawn  

- Abundant wildlife: whitetail deer, wild turkeys, peacocks, bald eagles & hawks  

- 300 ft of classic three-rail split fencing and a 50-ft hand-laid historic brick entrance walk  

- Grand 10-ft-wide wrap-around porch supported by soaring 20-ft columns crafted with rare 18th-century brick from North Carolina’s Alba Twine Mill  

**Interior Elegance**  

- 1,100-sq-ft private ballroom with full bath — perfect for entertaining on a legendary scale  

- 4,500 sq ft of gleaming cherry & oak hardwood floors  

- Soaring 9-ft ceilings with 10-inch crown & baseboards; 12-ft cathedral ceilings upstairs  

- Seven 4-ft skylights bathing the home in natural light  

- Ten pairs of signature double “Christian doors” and six sets of double French entry doors (five with built-in blinds)  

- Dual master suites, two laundry rooms (one with full bath), and spa-like tiled bathrooms  

- Oversized four-car garage  

This is more than a home — it’s a legacy. A serene, storied estate where history, luxury, and nature converge.

**Rare opportunity** to own Central Florida’s most iconic Southern plantation. Private showings now being scheduled for qualified buyers. Contact us today to experience 17 Oaks Estate in person.