Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Mount Dora
Listing Price: $899,000
Description of Property
Old Florida Storybook Estate with nearly 16 Acres & 1,000± Ft of Private Lake Frontage! Discover a rare opportunity to own a timeless Southern Colonial estate nestled on a private lake. Tucked away in a quiet residential area, this one-owner home blends vintage charm with modern flexibility, offering the perfect setting for peaceful living, entertaining, and endless outdoor enjoyment. Step inside through the charming brick walkway and covered front porch to find original hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and spacious light-filled living areas. The main level features a formal living room, dining area, and sliding doors that open to the back patio, offering seamless indoor/outdoor living. The kitchen is both cozy and functional with a breakfast bar, eat-in nook, wood-burning fireplace, and doors leading to both porches—ideal for morning coffee or evening gatherings. The thoughtful floor plan includes 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 2 versatile bonus rooms. The main-level primary suite includes a wet bar, sliding doors to the outdoors, a large walk-in closet, linen storage, a garden tub, and a sit-down vanity. A guest bedroom/office with exterior access and a connecting bonus room offers great potential for an in-law suite or private guest quarters. Upstairs, you'll find a classic hallway, two large guest bedrooms with walk-in closets, a full bathroom, and a bonus room with built-in bookshelves and a window balcony overlooking the living room. Additional features include a large laundry room & utility room, 3-car garage, and a 2-car carport providing ample parking and storage for guests, hobbies, or recreational equipment. Outside, the possibilities are truly endless. Relax on the porch with lake views, or design your own outdoor paradise: build a private dock for fishing, paddleboarding, or kayaking; add walking trails and secret picnic spots around the lake; landscape with native plants for a nature preserve feel; or add a lakeside firepit or gazebo for entertaining. There's also potential to add a guest house, workshop, barn, or additional detached structures—perfect for multi-generational living, hobby farming, or creating a retreat-style environment. Zoned R3 (Medium Residential), this property offers valuable flexibility for future development or residential use. Whether you're seeking a private estate, additional dwellings, or long-term investment, the R3 zoning supports a variety of possibilities. Buyers are encouraged to verify land use and development potential with Lake County Planning & Zoning. This picturesque estate has been lovingly maintained and is ready for its next chapter. From the timeless architecture to the peaceful lakeside setting, this is the kind of place where you plant roots, host holidays, and enjoy quiet sunsets for generations to come. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind Florida gem! The Seller is contracted with Skymark for a new roof! The house is on approximately 3.98 acres. Parcels 2989637 is approx 4.95 acres and 2503009 is approx 6.98 acres and are primarily the lakes and wetland areas. .



























































Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: Mount Dora
County: Lake
Subdivision: Golden Heights First Add
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sq. Ft. Gross: 5,336
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 3,646
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $247
Year built: 1992
Annual Tax: $3,734
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Realtor for more details.
Interior Features:
- Built-in Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Crown Molding
- Eating Space In Kitchen
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Split Bedroom
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window Treatments
Appliances:
- Dishwasher
- Electric Water Heater
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
Accessibility Features:
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Other Room, Wood Burning
Window Features:
- Blinds
- Drapes
- Rods
Additional Rooms:
- Bonus Room
- Family Room
- Inside Utility
- Interior In-Law Suite w/Private Entry
Ceiling Type:
Flooring:
- Carpet
- Tile
- Hardwood
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Not specified
Pool Features:
Spa Features:
Water Front: Yes
Water Frontage: Lake Front
Water Access: Yes
Water Access Type: Lake
Water View: Lake
Water Name: LAKE ELEANOR
Exterior & Construction
Architectural Style: Traditional
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Shingle
- Awning(s)
- Irrigation System
- Sliding Doors
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 2
- Boat
- Circular Driveway
- Covered
- Driveway
- Garage Faces Side
- Guest
- Oversized
Floors Total: 2
Floors in Unit: Two
Cooling: Central Air
Heating & Fuel: Central, Electric
Electric:
Patio & Porch Features:
- Covered
- Front Porch
- Patio
- Rear Porch
Security Features:
Other Structures:
View: Water
Fencing:
Utilities:
- BB/HS Internet Available
- Cable Available
- Electricity Connected
- Public
- Water Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Community Features:
Association Amenities:
Lot Information
Lot Features:
- In County
- Landscaped
- Unincorporated
Lot Size (acres): 15.91
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 693,038 square feet
Road Frontage: Street Paved
Front Exposure: West
Adjoining Property:
Current Adjacent Use:
Additional Parcels: Yes
Additional Parcels Description: 5-19-26-0500-00A-00000, 26-19-26-0300-000-0000A
Legal Description & Other Information
Parcel Number: 351926050000A00001
Zoning: R-3
Tax Legal Desc.: GOLDEN HEIGHTS FIRST ADD THAT PART OF TRACT A LYING S OF FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE BEG AT SW COR OF LOT 8 THIRD ADD TO GOLDEN HEIGHTS RUN N 88DEG 55MIN W 49.89 FT TO BEGINNING OF A CURVE CONCAVE TO N HAVING A RADIUS OF 1235.54 FT & CENTRAL ANGLE OF 13DEG 34MIN 20SEC RUN NW'LY ALONG ARC OF SAID CURVE 292.67 FT TO PT OF TANGENCY N 75DEG 20MIN 40SEC W 27.31 FT TO PT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE TO SE HAVING RADIUS OF 391.75 FT & CENTRAL ANGLE OF 49DEG 44MIN 20SEC NW'LY ALONG ARC OF SAID CURVE 340.08 FT TO PT OF TANGENCY S 54DEG 55MIN W 2.76 FT TO MOST E'LY COR OF LOT 7 BLK 10 FIRST ADD TO GOLDEN HEIGHTS PB 14 PG 34 ORB 1135 PG 1586 ORB 3974 PG 1080
Section: 35
Range: 26E
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