ICONIC, STUNNING, UNIQUE and ONE-OF-A-KIND only begin to describe this expanded St. James Premier home with over 5400 SF of air conditioned living space with 5 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths. The oversized ¾ acre lot is located directly on Lake Sumter in the prestigious Village of Bridgeport at Lake Sumter. Enjoy the convenience of a 5-minute golf cart ride to Lake Sumter Landing or the practice facilities at Palmer Legends Golf Course. Take in the panoramic views of Lake Sumter and the 6th & 7th holes of the Riley Grove Golf Course at Palmer Legends. There are three master suites and each has elegant en-suite baths with Roman Showers, granite counters and large walk-in closets. The two-story Atrium, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a magnificent Italian Quartz wall sculpture, has a beautiful red oak staircase leading to an upstairs Master Suite, Office, or Art Studio, you decide. This suite has incredible views of Lake Sumter and a screened balcony. The family room has floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to a massive lanai and pool area. Audio and energy saving LED lighting have been added throughout the main living areas and the lanai. Updated light fixtures and ceiling fans contribute to the soft contemporary style. Six TV’s and 3 surround sound systems are included with the home. The covered lanai is a perfect entertainment area for large or small gatherings at over 750 square feet and includes a built-in summer kitchen featuring granite counters and backsplash, a Twin Eagles grill, Kamado Joe smoker, wet bar with refrigerator, and commercial icemaker with a rated capacity of 240 pounds of ice per day. Breathtaking views highlight the solar and gas-heated spa and pool with 3 waterfalls. The gourmet kitchen features updated Kitchen Aide, Miele and Cafe stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a gas range with baking drawer, microwave with air fryer and convection capabilities and a closet pantry. This home will exceed your expectations for both entertaining and living. Two additional downstairs bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bath with granite counters. The flooring is Italian porcelain tile and engineered, scraped hardwood throughout. Window treatments are all plantation shutters. Crown molding everywhere even including the lanai. Twelve-foot ceilings create an open and spacious feel. There is a whole home water softener, lightning rod protection, brand new roof and huge amounts of built in storage space in the garage. With well over 5,000 sq. ft. of air-conditioned living space and massive outdoor living areas, this magnificent home is unlike anything else in The Villages. It can be yours but don’t wait. Make your appointment for a private tour today. (Bond Payoff $17,864.46; Annual Bond payment $1,830.74; Annual Bond Maintenance $1,122,37.)
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
0.75 acresLot Size
$438Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeannie Ulmer• SALLY LOVE REAL ESTATE
Listed by Will Leahy• SALLY LOVE REAL ESTATE
Contact: 352-399-2010
Bought with Cheri Probert• REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES
Bought with Kristi CHRISTMAN• REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES
There simply aren’t words to describe this one-of-a-kind, 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bathroom expanded St. James Premier, nestled at the tip of a peninsula in Bridgeport at Lake Sumter. This home will exceed your expectations for both entertaining and living. There are PANORAMIC VIEWS of both Lake Sumter and the 6th & 7th holes of Palmer Legends Golf Course from all rooms in the back of the home. Especially beautiful is the view from the screened BALCONY of the second floor master suite/art studio with elegant en suite bathroom. Coming down the beautiful red oak staircase, one enters the two-story Atrium with floor to ceiling windows and built-ins that include a breathtaking 1800-pound Italian Quartzite wall sculpture. The family room expands into a Florida room that can be opened to the lanai with floor to ceiling glass sliders. The beautiful lanai has a solar/gas heated spa and pool with 3 water falls and includes a wet bar. The patio furniture, including a custom-made table stays with the home. The kitchen has LG appliances, including a gas range with dual ovens, granite countertops and a closet pantry. This home has two master suites downstairs, both with large bedrooms, walk-in closets, and bathrooms with granite counters, dual sinks, roman showers and bidets. The private guest suite includes 2 bedrooms, both with walk-in closets connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with granite counters. All flooring is solid surface including Italian Porcelain tile. Bond payoff $24,981; Annl Maint $1122; Annual Bond $2487
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #OM527106
Feb 7, 2018
Listing Removed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #G4845792
Feb 7, 2018
Listing Removed
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Feb 5, 2018
Price Changed
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Feb 5, 2018
Relisted
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Jan 22, 2018
Listing Removed
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Nov 10, 2017
Price Changed
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Aug 7, 2017
Listed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,590 (−3.6%)
$587,500 + $1,338,380
$1,925,880
2024
$23,426 (+75.0%)
$587,500 + $1,338,380
$1,925,880
2023
$13,387 (+2.3%)
$587,500 + $1,395,540
$1,983,040
2022
$13,083 (−9.5%)
2021
$14,458 (−2.2%)
2020
$14,776 (−0.5%)
2019
$14,843 (+34.0%)
2018
$11,081 (−0.9%)
2017
$11,182 (+0.7%)
2016
$11,101 (−0.8%)
2015
$11,189 (+12.0%)
2014
$9,986 (−2.3%)
2013
$10,222 (−1.2%)
2012
$10,350
Tax history for 629 Ternberry Forest Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,590 (−3.6%)
$587,500 + $1,338,380
$1,925,880
2024
$23,426 (+75.0%)
$587,500 + $1,338,380
$1,925,880
2023
$13,387 (+2.3%)
$587,500 + $1,395,540
$1,983,040
2022
$13,083 (−9.5%)
2021
$14,458 (−2.2%)
2020
$14,776 (−0.5%)
2019
$14,843 (+34.0%)
2018
$11,081 (−0.9%)
2017
$11,182 (+0.7%)
2016
$11,101 (−0.8%)
2015
$11,189 (+12.0%)
2014
$9,986 (−2.3%)
2013
$10,222 (−1.2%)
2012
$10,350
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.75 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
5,298
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sumter County
APN
D23A140
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
RPUD
Residential Planned Unit Development District
The purpose and intent of this zoning district is to provide lands which are suitable for planned residential communities, multi-family or mixed-use residential/commercial developments, on relatively large tracts of land under unified ownership or control, while encouraging coherent, flexible and creative concepts of site planning which: Accomplishes a more desirable environment than would be possible through the standard zoning requirements.; Provides a stable environmental character compatible with surrounding areas.; Creates functional and attractive developments.; Preserves the natural amenities of the land by providing scenic and functional open areas.; Provides for an efficient use of land resulting in a smaller network of utilities and streets and thereby lowering development and housing costs.
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
Pool Features: Deck, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Screen Enclosure, Solar Heat
Has Spa
Property Features
Universal Property Id: US-12119-N-23140-R-N
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake
Water Body Name: LAKE SUMTER
Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Water View Y/N: 1
Water View Description: Lake
Water Access Y/N: 1
Water Access Description: Lake
Water Extras Y/N: 0
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 1
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: RES
Land Information
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, In County, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Level, Oversized Lot, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 0.75
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Square Meters: 3032
Zoning Compatible YN: 1
Other Exemptions YN: 0
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 576.46
Financial
Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $2,953
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,129.63
Tax Year: 2022
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Propane, Sewer Connected, Solar, Sprinkler Meter, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Location
Multi-Family Financial Information
Total Annual Fees: $2,268
Total Monthly Fees: $189
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Unfurnished
HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
Montly Maintenance Amount In Addition To HOA Dues: 189
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
Location Information
Directions: From 466 Go S on Morse Blvd to the 3rd Roundabout and take the first exit onto Stillwater Trail---follow Stillwater Trail to Buena Vista Blvd---Take the first exit onto Buena Vista Blvd, heading N---at Roundabout take 2nd exit onto Buena Vista Blvd. N.---Go 0.2 mi and Turn R onto Ternberry Forest Dr.---Follow Ternberry Forest Dr. to end at Cul-de-Sac---home on R on Cul-de-Sac---#629
Community Information
Community Features: Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks
Senior Community
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 5,298
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Sumter County
APN: D23A140
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026