WALK TO TOWN from this British West Indies inspired CUSTOM POOL HOME built in 2023 on 1.21 ACRES! If you are seeking a quiet place surrounded by lovely homes, grand oaks and NO deed restrictions or HOA, this thoughtfully designed home is worth your time to take a look at! THE LOCATION is on the south side of Historic Mount Dora and affords quick access to the Wekiva Parkway (429) via the 453 connector and other major highways. It’s an easy trip of approximately 45 minutes to either Orlando (OIA) or Orlando-Sanford (SFB) International Airports, 45 minutes to Disney, an hour to the east coast beaches, and 30 minutes to Orlando. SPECIAL FEATURES include a well-designed kitchen that is the heart of the home, highlighted by the 3'-6 x 10' quartz island with a double sink, 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 BUTLERS PANTRY provides additional storage and makes entertaining effortless between the kitchen and the dining area. 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 that 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 versatile 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 8' x 15' attic spaces are located over the garage, over the master bedroom closet measure 8' x 25', and over the second floor a storage space measuring 10' x 18'. ENERGY FEATURES in this home include Anderson® insulated windows, 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. Enjoy an oversized 24' x 30' two-car garage 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. A classic 18' x 19'-4 PORTE-COCHERE between the home and garage allows 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. If you are seeking a relaxed lifestyle in a one of a kind newer construction residence and a great Mount Dora location, this may be the home for you!
Listing Courtesy of STELLAR / ERA Grizzard Real Estate / Lauralyn Lane
$699,900 (USD)
Leesburg Area Single Family Home
Active
6224 Carolina Avenue Leesburg, FL 34748
3 Bed
3 Baths
2788 sqft
MLS# G5102781
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Amazing almost new build with room to grow, play, roam, or expand! Tucked away in the beautiful Sunnyside area of Leesburg where estate homes dot the gentle rolling roadside, this custom home is well positioned on 1.3 acres high and dry, and an additional 4.8 acres of a natural setting for privacy. Designed with style and technological efficiency, you could live, work and play from home! The oversized 3-car garage (33'10 x 44') boasts 12’ ceilings and beckons the car enthusiast, fisherman, or hobbyist. A 2-post vehicle lift rated for 7000 pounds (slab was poured 8 thick as well) is included in the garage that has a storage closet and overhead LED lighting. A beautiful leaded glass doors greets your guests as they enter the home at the generous foyer. A convenient drop zone helps keep daily items organized in place. An open concept brings your kitchen and living area together for conversation, with plenty of space to arrange your furnishings. Skyfall® granite counters are a statement piece in the gourmet kitchen, anchored by a 4’ x 9’3” island for prep, dining, or entertaining with a prep sink at one corner. Abundant Kraftmaid® soft-close cabinetry features organizational storage for cutlery and cookware. The cook will appreciate the KitchenAid® 5-burner gas range and Samsung® double ovens. An additional prep pantry is perfect for the dishware collection, coffee bar, or microwave. The living room has views of the back yard and wooded area, and two floor plugs for accent lighting or device charging. A convenient ½ bath/laundry room off to the side of the living room and offers access to the back porch. Fiber Optic services are offered in the area for internet and entertainment, and each room has been pre-wired with cable and ethernet. The primary suite affords a quiet retreat, with two generous walk-in closets, granite finished vanity with dual sinks, a relaxing soaking tub, and an oversized walk-in tiled shower. The two guest bedrooms provide comfortable spaces with remote-controlled ceiling fans with lights and spacious wardrobe closets. The hall bath offers dual sinks, granite counter on the vanity, tub/shower, and an expansive linen closet. Low-maintenance transitional ceramic tile floors are throughout the main level of the home. A super 14’ x 34’ bonus room located on the second floor has a brand new mini-split HVAC and carpet and could be a great music room, study space, or game room! Enjoy energy efficiencies with 3-zone Ecobee® thermostats and a hybrid water heater. No HOA here, and the home enjoys lower utility bills with a well and septic system. Enjoy a screened-in front porch for your morning coffee, bird watching, or games played in the yard! A wrap around porch was prepped for an outdoor kitchen and overlooks a perfect place to add a pool if desired. The covered back porch overlooks the rear yard and natural wooded area and could be fenced for the pets. Just minutes to shopping, dining, and lakefront fun at Ski Beach and Venetian Gardens in Leesburg. Call today and make this special residence your next address!
Listing Courtesy of STELLAR / ERA Grizzard Real Estate / Jeanne Thomas
$218,000 (USD)
Tavares Area Single Family Home
Active
579 Juniper Way Tavares, FL 32778
2 Bed
2 Baths
1024 sqft
MLS# G5096447
The Baytree 55+ community in Tavares is one of the most desired addresses, offering the perfect location to shopping, dining, and lakefront activities! Known as America’s Seaplane City, Tavares is golf cart friendly, making it a fun ride to the waterfront restaurants, park, and walking paths along Lake Dora. Festivals and water sporting events throughout the year are fun activities, and nearby downtown Mount Dora has a nice selection of outdoor dining, art, boutiques, coffee shops, and more than 20 parks to explore! From the beautiful entrance to the Baytree neighborhood with tree lined streets and manicured landscaping, you can enjoy a stroll on the sidewalks, chat with neighbors, or walk to the community pool and clubhouse. With a low-maintenance villa lifestyle, you have more time to enjoy your hobbies, travel, or begin your next chapter of life in Florida! Lawn maintenance is done for you, so take that off your to-do list and start enjoying your new home and community in Baytree! A lovely glass door welcomes guests to your cozy villa! The tidy kitchen with updated granite counters makes for easy meal preparation and is open to the dining area and living room. Easy care luxury vinyl plank floors throughout the home will work well with any décor! Enjoy the views of the greenspace and pond from the screened-in back porch with your favorite beverage. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, and nice closet storage space. The primary bedroom overlooks the rear green space and has a walk-in shower. The secondary bedroom faces the front of the property and has a tub/shower. The front door and garage access door were recently replaced, the roof in 2022, and the HVAC in 2020. Step out the front door to the garage access door where the laundry area is located, and the 1-1/2 car garage could accommodate a golf cart! The Seller is offering a 13-month home warranty to the new owner as well!
Listing Courtesy of STELLAR / ERA Grizzard Real Estate / Jeanne Thomas