MOUNT DORA - Stunning pool home poised atop a gentle slope where hilltop views and privacy abounds in a desirable neighborhood with access to pristine Lake Gertrude. Located in sought after upscale Dogwood Mountain, this property has 1/50th interest in the private lake access with dock and covered pavilion area. Lake Gertrude is a prestigious, spring fed lake approximately 1 mile +/- from historic downtown boutiques, restaurants, and parks. Mount Dora is a golf cart friendly community and also offers a free golf cart transit service with historic tours. As you enter the brick lined covered front porch you are welcomed to the entry foyer where you are immediately drawn to an expansive view of the pool and landscaped backyard. Inside, glowing engineered, hand scraped wood Acacia floors flow throughout the light filled rooms. This gorgeous 2- owner home has been lovingly maintained and was completely renovated in 2017 with high quality modern finishes and LED lighting throughout. The Living Room has tray ceiling, wood burning fireplace, built in bookshelves, and sliding pocket disappearing oversized glass doors leading to the pool and covered lanai. The comfortable open floor plan is versatile space for your family and lifestyle.
The kitchen overlooks the living room and has eat in area with pool and backyard views, breakfast bar, large walk-in pantry, built in desk area, custom cabinets with soft close drawers, crown molding, under cabinet lighting, beautiful, leathered quartzite countertops, tile backsplash, center island with electric induction cooktop, stainless steel 42 inch counter depth Kitchen Aide built in refrigerator, double oven, dishwasher and built in Sharp drawer microwave!
The formal dining room has built-in cabinets, crown molding, decorative wainscotting and tray ceiling.
The primary suite has large walk-in closet, and the updated ensuite bathroom has granite countertops double vanity, private water closet, soaking tub and walk in shower with custom stone accents .
Guest bedrooms are situated for privacy and the renovated guest bathroom has double sinks and walk in shower with seamless doors. The ½ bath is conveniently located adjacent to the large 5th bedroom or great flex space which is currently being used as a Family room.
The impressive saltwater pool is a focal point of the home and was added in 2012 with heater AND chiller, 7 ft deep end, echo cleaner, stone and soothing water features.
The backyard paradise is a private and tropical getaway! The nearly half acre lot is shaded by oak trees and bordered by mature landscaping with fruit & citrus trees including Persian lime, blood orange, pineapple, avocado, mango and lemon trees.
Other features include inside utility room, storage room and mud room, new double pane windows, covered breezeway leading to oversized depth garage, electric fence, plumbed for wet bar under the built in bookcase next to the fireplace, transferrable termite bond and recent 4-point inspection. Roof will be replaced prior to closing.
Curtains do not convey but the rods will stay. The HOA is voluntary.