Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Named Exclusive Marketing Agents of Historic Mansion, Destination near Gainesville, FL

Elsie Benitez

GAINESVILLE, FL --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive marketing agents for the Herlong Mansion  an award-winning inn and gardens listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  

The mansion is located two minutes from I-75 and 441 southwest of downtown Gainesville and 10 minutes from the University of Florida. 

“The Herlong Mansion offers a new owner tremendous potential and income opportunity,” said Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty.

 “The mansion is ideally situated, designed and equipped for a destination bed and breakfast and for its historic uses – large weddings and receptions, family reunions, corporate retreats and UF activities.”

 Elsie Benitez, International Marketing Specialist at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, is representing the property and serves as principal contact.

Herlong Mansion, near Downtown Gainesville, FL

The Greek revival three-story mansion was constructed in 1910.  Its quaint village setting, situated on 2.3 acres of tranquil gardens with gazebos, is surrounded by stately oaks and giant magnolias. 

The mansion features grand porches,  a grand staircase, 10 ornate fireplaces, 10 private, professionally furnished and decorated suites, an owner’s apartment and two, free-standing single-bedroom cottages. 

 The mansion’s kitchen is well equipped and serves a dining room that seats 25 and a separate banquet hall that can accommodate up to 70 seated guests.

The property is being offered for sale fully equipped, licensed and furnished at $1,299,000, which is below recent appraised value, according to Soderstrom.   

  For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Roger Soderstrom, Founder & Owner, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, 407-333-1900; rsoderstrom@stirlingsir.com