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$1,850,000 | 3 beds | 3 full baths | 1 half baths | 4,151 sqft
Mount Dora, FL 32757
- 3Beds
- 4.00Total Baths
- 3 Full, 1 HalfBaths
- 4,151SqFt
- 1937Year Built
- 0.85Acres
- MLS# G5109268
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Active
- Approx Time on Market2 months, 26 days
- Area32757 - Mount Dora
- CountyLake
- Subdivision Mount Dora Gardners
Overview
*PRICE IMPROVEMENT*A rare opportunity to own a magnificent .85-acre lakeshore estate on the famous shores of Lake Dora. Over 5,000 sq. ft. of living space and more than 200 ft.of pristine lake frontage,this completely renovated Cape Cod offers a lifestyle of luxury, breathtaking sunset views, & unparalleled flexibility.Arrive through a tranquil zen garden with a peaceful pond & choose between two inviting entrances.Step inside to a timeless foyer, where stained-glass windows and an elegant chandelier cast a warm glow, leading you into a dramatic hallway that hints at the classic craftsmanship throughout.This multi-story home is designed for both grand entertaining and intimate daily life.Features 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms,with with room to expand, you're also protected by a whole home generac generator .The main level includes a bespoke Library, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and a wall of windows overlooking the lake.This space,which was the original 1st floor primary suite,can easily be reconverted with its en-suite bath and private entrance to serve as a 4th bedroom or a private mother-in-law suite.The award-winning chef's kitchen is a dream,featuring Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances,a multi-functional island with a gas wok burner and refrigerator drawers,two warming drawers,and handcrafted hickory cabinetry.Adjacent to the kitchen, a sunlit breakfast nook overlooks the grounds,while a formal dining room provides the perfect setting for dinner parties and holiday gatherings.The heart of the home is the unforgettable Great Room.Exposed beams and a striking floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with a grand mantel are framed by a massive 22-foot picture window,capturing postcard-perfect views of Lake Dora.For more formal gatherings,the elegant living room, known as ""The Red Room,"" offers a second wood-burning fireplace and timeless charm.Step onto the large circular wooden deck to watch spectacular sunsets over the water.Below, discover your own curated edible landscape,a sanctuary garden brimming with fruit trees, fresh herbs,& dedicated greenhouse for the avid gardener.Additional private decks and a large front balcony overlooking the zen garden provide quiet spots for morning coffee or evening reflection.The grand basement reveals a remarkable climate-controlled cedar wine cellar and an exceptional bar and entertainment lounge.This space is complete with a cooktop, dishwasher, and a luxurious bathroom with a double vanity and a walk-in travertine shower with a rain-shower head.With its own entrance, this level is ideal for guest quarters, a rental apartment, or the ultimate entertainment lounge.(Note: The lower level's square footage is in addition to the public record of 4,151 sq. ft.)A 115-square-foot art studio off the Library, equipped with a sink, is perfect for a workshop, hobby room, or creative space. An additional 500 sq. ft. of finished attic space presents an opportunity to add even more value, bringing potential living space to nearly 5,500 square feet.The property comprises two waterfront parcels. This offers the unique potential to retain a sprawling legacy compound or, with the appropriate city approvals, explore the possibility of a future build site, a concept already met with positive feedback from the City of Mount Dora Planning department.This is more than a home;it's a waterfront sanctuary where classic elegance meets modern luxury, just waiting for its next chapter. See attachments for survey and floor plans
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Community Features: StreetLights
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 4.00
Fullbaths: 3
Building Info
Window Features: Blinds, DoublePaneWindows, Drapes, EnergyStarQualifiedWindows, InsulatedWindows, DisplayWindows, Rods, StormWindows, Shutters, TintedWindows, WindowTreatments
Roof: Shingle
Building Area Source: Owner
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Style: CapeCod
Patio: RearPorch, Deck, FrontPorch, Other, Patio, SidePorch, Balcony
Exterior Features: Balcony, Courtyard, FrenchPatioDoors, FirePit, Garden, SprinklerIrrigation, PrivateEntrance, PrivateYard, StormSecurityShutters
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $2,300,000
Fencing: Vinyl, Wood
Garage / Parking
Parking Features: Boat, ConvertedGarage
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: Yes
Car Ports: 4
Green / Env Info
Green Features: WaterHeater, Windows
Green Water Conservation: WaterSmartLandscaping
Interior Features
Fireplace Desc: FamilyRoom, LivingRoom, PrimaryBedroom, Other, WoodBurning
Fireplace: Yes
Floors: Tile, Travertine, Wood
Levels: MultiSplit
Laundry Features: Inside, LaundryCloset, LaundryRoom
Interior Features: WetBar, BuiltInFeatures, TrayCeilings, CeilingFans, CrownMolding, CathedralCeilings, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, MainLevelPrimary, Other, SolidSurfaceCounters, UpperLevelPrimary, VaultedCeilings, WalkInClosets, WoodCabinets, WindowTreatments, Attic, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, SeparateFormalLivingRoom, Loft
Appliances: BarFridge, BuiltInOven, ConvectionOven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, ExhaustFan, ElectricWaterHeater, Freezer, Disposal, IndoorGrill, IceMaker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, RangeHood, WaterSoftener, TrashCompactor, TanklessWaterHeater, WaterPurifier, WineRefrigerator
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: Go West on 11th Ave. turn left on Mills Lane, then a right on Fairview Ave, enter driveway west of home and drive to the front of the house.
Number of Lots: 2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.85
Lot Sqft: 37,039
Vegetation: FruitTrees, Oak, PartiallyWooded, Wooded
Lot Desc: CityLot, HistoricDistrict, OversizedLot, Sloped, Landscaped
Misc
Other
Other Structures: Greenhouse, Workshop
Equipment: Generator, IrrigationEquipment, ReverseOsmosisSystem
Special Conditions: None
Other Rooms Info
Basement: ExteriorEntry,Full,Finished,InteriorEntry,Other,BathStubbed
Property Info
Section: 30
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Condition: NewConstruction
Construction Materials: Cedar
Foundation: Basement, PillarPostPier
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 15
Sqft Info
Sqft: 4,151
Bulding Area Sqft: 5,105
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: PublicRecords
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,025
Tax Lot: 1
Tax Legal Description: MOUNT DORA GARDNER'S SUB LOT 1 E 50 FT OF LOT 2 BLK O E 100 FT OF BLK O SOUTH OF ACL R/R ON LAKE DORA PB 1 PG 76 OR B 2736 PG 153
Tax Block: 00o
Tax Annual Amount: 13828
Tax Book Number: 1-76
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public, SeeRemarks, Well
Sewer: PublicSewer
Cool System: CentralAir, CeilingFans
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: CableAvailable, ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasAvailable, NaturalGasConnected, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, MunicipalUtilities, SewerConnected, WaterConnected
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: Lake, LakeFront, LakePrivileges
View: Yes
Water Body Name: LAKE DORA
View: Lake, Water
Directions
Go West on 11th Ave. turn left on Mills Lane, then a right on Fairview Ave, enter driveway west of home and drive to the front of the house.This listing courtesy of Bhhs Florida Realty
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976 Fairview Avenue, Mount Dora, Florida has 3 Beds, 3 Full Bath, and 1 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 976 Fairview Avenue, Mount Dora, Florida is G5109268.
The price for 976 Fairview Avenue, Mount Dora, Florida is $1,850,000.
The status of 976 Fairview Avenue, Mount Dora, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 976 Fairview Avenue, Mount Dora, Florida is Mount Dora Gardners.
The home located at 976 Fairview Avenue, Mount Dora, Florida was built in 2026.