Walk to town, parks and the waterfront from this British West Indies inspired custom pool home on 1.21 acres! Built in 2023, this residence has character, charm, plenty of unexpected areas and its own unique story. The front balcony overlooks the grounds where you can enjoy sunsets, and the grand oak trees. The moment you step in the front door you will notice the ceramic tile flooring that looks like slate, and it extends throughout the entire first floor of the home, accented with touches of coastal decor. Beautiful Anderson® windows allow natural light to fill the rooms while providing energy efficiency. The open main living area offers views of the refreshing 12' x 32' saltwater pool from large sliding glass doors. The well-designed kitchen is the heart of the home, highlighted by the 3'-6 x 10' quartz island with a double sink and upper open shelving and plenty of lighting to display your favorite dishware. The kitchen is smartly fitted with a 5-burner gas range, dishwasher, refrigerator and a microwave. The convenient butler’s pantry provides additional storage and makes entertaining effortless between the kitchen and the dining area. The cafe with its high ceilings provides a casual dining space and opens to the travertine patio and pool deck. In the living room the Isokern® masonry gas fireplace has a classic herringbone brick pattern inside surrounded by a cast stone mantle and is wonderful on those cooler evenings. There are two bedrooms on the main floor, a guest suite with a private entrance, and a full bath. This bath also doubles as a pool bath. The spacious primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet and an ensuite bath. The bath has access to the backyard, and offers a double vanity with glass sinks, and complementary designer tile around the tub-shower area. Upstairs you will find wood floors, two more bedrooms, a full spacious bath, a wet bar, and a bonus room currently used as a lounge. The lounge opens to the balcony that overlooks the front yard grounds. The home offers plenty of storage, from the laundry room with its bonus storage under the stairs, and three decked attic areas with 3/4 flooring. The attic spaces are located over the garage and measuring 8' x 15', over the master bedroom closet measuring 8' x 25' and over the second floor measuring 10' x 18'. Energy features in this home include the double pane windows, a vented attic with spray foam insulation, 2 gas water heaters for instant hot water, and 2 HVAC units. The whole-home Generac® generator is located next to the garage. The oversized two-car garage is 24' x 30' with automatic front and rear 8' high doors. This versatile garage can house two cars, store a boat, or use the space for your hobbies while enjoying the garden view from the rear garage door. There is also an 18' x 19'-4 porte-cochere between the home and garage for additional parking. The porte-cochere and garage open to the kitchen garden which offers flowers, fruit trees, herbs and vegetables with an additional fruit tree orchard in the backyard. The residence is not in an HOA and does not have Deed Restrictions. Located on the south side of Historic Mount Dora, this location affords quick access to the 453 connector to the Wekiva Parkway (429), and other major highways. It’s an easy trip of approximately 45 minutes to either Orlando (OIA) or Orlando-Sanford International Airports, 45 minutes to Disney, an hour to the east coast beaches, and 30 minutes to Orlando.
Listing Courtesy of STELLAR / ERA Grizzard Real Estate / Lauralyn Lane
$995,000
Howey In The Hills Area Single Family Home
Pending
908 N Lakeshore Boulevard Howey In the Hills, FL 34737
3 Bed
3 Baths
2012 sqft
MLS# G5091387
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 3 bath, lakefront, pool home situated on Little Lake Harris. With 163’ of lake frontage and 150’ of new aluminum seawall, a new dock, covered boathouse with boat lift, explore the Harris Chain of Lakes from your backyard. Cruise the Dora Canal, Haines Creek, Lakes Beauclaire, Carlton, Dora, Eustis, Harris, Little Lake Harris, Griffin and the Ocklawaha River. This special residence is located in the quiet Griffin Village neighborhood that offers residents a meandering sidewalk along the waterfront, a lakefront park, and a community boat ramp. There is no HOA or any deed restrictions for this 1/2+ acre homesite!
This home has been completely reimagined with new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, water heater, and water softener. The new metal roof was insulated with spray foam and the block walls were foam core filled for added energy efficiency. Two solar tubes provide touches of natural daylight. The kitchen and bathrooms have custom cabinets, new appliances and plumbing fixtures. The windows and doors were replaced, and the exterior has freshly painted new stucco. Other extras include a heated saltwater pool in a screened enclosure, updated equipment and an outside shower on the back patio. A new concrete driveway leads to a detached 850 square foot garage/workshop. This home is located about 15-20 minutes from Tavares, Eustis and Mount Dora where you can enjoy dining, shopping and local festivals. Play golf or
enjoy a meal at the Mission Inn Resort located right in town. This lakefront home is move-in ready! Call for your private tour!
Listing Courtesy of STELLAR / ERA Grizzard Real Estate / Lauralyn Lane
$450,000
Leesburg Area Single Family Home
Pending
40325 Emeralda Island Road Leesburg, FL 34788
3 Bed
2 Baths
1656 sqft
MLS# G5095910
Enjoy the outdoors at this 5-acre homestead with canal frontage to access Lake Griffin on the Harris Chain of Lakes, or venture along the Ocklawaha River all the way to the St. John’s River. Located near the Emeralda Marsh where multiple recreational opportunities can be enjoyed, scattered oaks and long leaf pines that shade most of the property, with a portion that is nicely cleared around the residence. Currently the property is zoned Agricultural and no HOA, so you can create a mini farm if desired. An oversized 24’ x 24’ detached garage has plenty of space for utility vehicles, and a screen door across the front for project days. Enjoy coffee on the screened front porch with dual access into the home. A large flagstone patio in the backyard is a great spot for grill, smoker, or firepit. If additional storage needs are on your checklist, you’ll find a detached storage shed that has a concrete floor and could be renovated or converted into a pole barn. If you enjoy bass fishing and boating, the 9400 acre Lake Griffin is just a short ride from your backyard dock. The comfortable home is ready for new owners to re-envision or simply enjoy as a weekend get away. The residence is tucked away off the main road with a gated, paved driveway. Just 20 minutes to downtown Leesburg and 30 minutes to Mount Dora. A recent 4-point home inspection is available upon request.
Listing Courtesy of STELLAR / ERA Grizzard Real Estate / Jeanne Thomas