3 Acres in Tavares, FL - $1,225,000

Beautiful 3 Acre setting on Lakeshore Drive with 300 feet of frontage on Lake Dora on the Harris Chain of lakes! Remember the one special home in your family or neighborhood that you can never forget because it was always filled with laughter, joyous parties and special events? You have finally found it. This custom-built estate features over 4,300 square feet of living area, tremendous outdoor entertainment space and presents a handsome presence in the prime location on scenic Lakeshore Drive and just a short ride to historic downtown Mount Dora. This beautiful family home has tremendous curb appeal situated on three acres of park-like setting and approximately 300 feet of spectacular frontage on Lake Dora, the Crown Jewel? of the Harris Chain of Lakes. Lush grounds span the acreage offering a tapestry of beautiful exotic plantings, mature trees and a natural flowing stream that meanders through the backyard. Graceful herons, eagles, wood ducks and magnificent sunrises and sunsets can all be enjoyed from the privacy of your very own home to help remind you that you are living the? Florida dream. This majestic lakefront home was designed with grand entertainment in mind. Whether you are just having an artistic, chic gallery gathering over wine and cheese, a grand southern barbecue with your extended family by the inground, screen enclosed pool or maybe just the two of you on your private boathouse toasting to your life's little accomplishments over the dramatic and colorful sunset. A large covered lanai with column entry is a fine introduction to this dream property. A double door entry opens to a large great room with a vaulted ceiling, beautiful genuine walnut wood flooring and a floor-to-ceiling wood-burning stone fireplace. The open kitchen is a focal point of the home, featuring rich maple cabinetry and flows into a wide central living space which includes the dining room and two alcoves with sun-kissed bay windows overlooking the waterfront. This kitchen also features a large circular breakfast bar with glass block colorful LED lighting, two built-in ornate hutches, granite countertops and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. French doors open to the enormous grand salon, featuring walls of glass, vaulted ceiling, gigantic circular gentlemen's bar and tranquil view of the private backyard setting. Master suite opens to a charming sunroom with a kitchenette, private entry and direct views of the waterfront. The bedrooms are spacious and include separate entrances and kitchenettes which would be easily adaptable for in-law quarters or Airbnb suites. Housing for an abundance of cars includes the 2-/3-car attached garage, separate detached steel insulated RV garage with roll-up doors plus workshops under air. No HOA here. So, you can absolutely bring all of your toys and collectibles here. This one-of-a-kind heirloom property has all of the bells and whistles waiting for you to make it your own. Please be sure to view the video tour.