$1,999,000

About this home

Imagine waking up every morning to breathtaking sunrise views over LAKE DORA, one of the crown jewels of the renowned Harris Chain of Lakes. This exceptional lakefront estate offers the ultimate Florida waterfront lifestyle on a rare 1-acre double lot boasting an impressive 305 ft of solid CONCRETE SEAWALL, a feature seldom found and highly coveted for its unmatched water frontage and stability. Completely renovated in 2020, the 3-bedroom, 2 1/2-bathroom home welcomes you through elegant double front doors into an expansive open-concept living area. Towering windows and strategic design ensure PANORAMIC LAKE VIEWS from every room in the house. A wood-burning fireplace serves as the heart of the living room. The gourmet kitchen is a showstopper, featuring quartz countertops, a massive island with abundant seating and prep space, new Thermador appliances and seamless flow into the living area. A custom-built bench seat nestled beneath a large picture window invites you to sit and soak in the serene lake views while enjoying a morning coffee or entertaining guests. Pocket sliding glass doors disappear completely, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living as they open wide to the resort-style backyard. The third bedroom was masterfully reimagined as a sophisticated wet bar, complete with a huge picture window framing the sparkling lake, an ideal spot to craft cocktails and watch the sunset or hosting unforgettable parties. The spacious primary suite offers a private sanctuary with generous room for a king-sized bed and sitting area, featuring direct access to the pool patio with pocket sliding doors overlooking the pool and lake. The exquisite master bathroom is a SPA-LIKE RETREAT with luxurious finishes designed for ultimate relaxation with a skylight providing optimum natural lighting. The additional bedroom provides flexible space for family, guests, or a home office. The large screen enclosure protects a sparkling SPOOL, an integrated pool + spa combination, a 4’ Waterfall, and an 18-FT ELECTRIC RETRACTABLE SCREEN allows you to open the space completely on perfect Florida days. An expansive pool deck offers ample room for sunbathing, dining, and large-scale entertaining. A fully equipped summer kitchen makes outdoor hosting effortless and a MOSQUITO NIX SYSTEM helps keep pests away. Both front and back porches feature upgraded Tongue and Groove ceilings. Additional outdoor highlights include a tranquil POND WITH 2 FOUNTAINS, plus a FOUNTAIN IN THE LAKE along the seawall. Permanent exterior GOVEE lighting illuminates the property beautifully after dark, there is a PRIVATE DOCK complete with boathouse and boat lift, both the main house and boathouse have BRAND NEW METAL ROOFS for lasting peace of mind, convenient 50-amp RV hook-up for visiting family or friends and a circle driveway and mature landscaping enhance curb appeal. With Plantation Shutters and crown molding throughout, premium finishes, whole house generator and thoughtful details at every turn, this home delivers both everyday luxury and exceptional entertaining capabilities. Expansion Opportunity: The current owners have professional plans drawn up to convert the existing garage into two additional bedrooms plus one bathroom, while constructing a new two-car garage. The Harris Chain of Lakes is famous for its world-class fishing, scenic boating routes, WATERFRONT RESTAURANTS & BARS and Tavares is known as AMERICA'S SEAPLANE CITY. Seller will consider Lease Purchase

Highlights

Property details

MLS

Stellar MLS

MLS #

MFRG5111459

Property type

Single Family Residence

Subdivision

SQUIRREL POINT SUB

Status

Active

Days on market

180

On market date

April 25, 2026

Stories

N/A

Total bathrooms

2.5

Garage spaces

2

Parking spaces

N/A

Lot size

1.02 acres

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.