0.43 Acres in Tavares, FL - $699,900

BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE ON LAKE DORA NEAR THE MOUTH TO THE DORA CANAL! Conveniently located just minutes from the famous Tavares Waterfront District known as America's Seaplane City, which boasts excellent locally-owned restaurants and parks for weekend activities. Tucked away from the hustle-bustle of city noise, nestled on a .43 acre lakefront lot graced with mature trees, is this attractive quality construction-built home. This property, and the house next door, share a gated entry, with both parcels being fully fenced. A spacious, private driveway provides an abundance of parking in addition to the oversized 2-car garage. The lovely exterior has a stucco facade, gabled roof, inviting front porch, and glass double-door entry welcoming you inside. Upon entry, you will be enchanted by the panoramic Lake Dora views, which beckon you to come outside soon to enjoy lake breezes from the back yard or boat dock. The home offers soaring vaulted ceilings throughout with many custom built-ins, arched openings, and plant/art shelvestile and carpet flow throughout. The great room is bright and airy with a built-in entertainment center, a glass slider to the lanai overlooking the lake, and is open to the kitchen, making it ideal for entertaining family and friends. The well-appointed kitchen has beautiful wood cabinetry, granite counter-tops, stainless appliances, including a gas range, prep island with storage, large pantry, pendant, and recessed lighting, plus a breakfast bar and glorious lake views! Adjacent is a spacious dining room, and there is a convenient laundry room with cabinetry and a huge storage closet/pantry. A split-bedroom floor plan equals a private master retreat! The master bedroom offers vaulted ceilings, lake views with lanai access. Additional features include a walk-in closet, an en-suite with dual sink vanities, a walk-in shower, and a garden soaking tub. A pocket door opens to a wonderful den with wood flooring and built-ins. It's an ideal flex space, perfect as a study, kid's playroom, or a yoga studio. Two spacious bedrooms, one with lake view/access, flank the den and share a full hall bath with lanai access. Relax or entertain on the expansive tiled, screened lanai with plenty of room for furniture and a grill! Sparkling lake waters and gentle breezes will lure you to the shoreline, where you will find the newly rebuilt covered boathouse with an entertaining area, electric boat hoist, and remote-controlled cover for privacy and protection of your boat. What a perfect place to live the Florida lake-house lifestyle where you can peacefully fish from your dock or jet off through the coveted Harris Chain of Lakes!