STUNNING 3-BEDROOM POOL HOME WITH PRIVATE OFFICE AND 3-CAR GARAGE IN SOUGHT-AFTER LAKES OF MOUNT DORA. Live your best life in this amenity-rich, fully gated, master-planned 55+ community, recognized among the Top 50 in the country by “Where to Retire†magazine! The Lakes of Mount Dora offers classic Southern hospitality near one of the most impressive small towns in the country—charming, historic Mount Dora, also known as “Festival City,†for its year-round events. After a fun day of exploring and shopping in historic downtown or perhaps a day boating on the popular Harris Chain of Lakes, retreat to your private, tranquil oasis. A house built with quality craftsmanship, expert construction, and a sophisticated design situated on a lush, landscaped lawn with a backyard pool, lanai, and no rear neighbors. This home features attractive stucco and stacked stone, a gabled roofline, and a covered front entry. The upgraded extended driveway and 3-car garage provide parking space for both family and guests. Take the paved walkway to the front entry and step through the beautiful leaded glass door to find a warm and inviting, elegant interior with soaring ceilings, abundant recessed lights, large windows with Plantation shutters, a pleasing neutral color palette, stylish, low-maintenance tile flooring, and an open design ideal for entertaining. Hosting family and friend gatherings will be a pleasure as you whip up treats in the sleek gourmet kitchen with Quartz countertops, bright stainless-steel appliances, 42†custom cabinets, double ovens, a natural gas cooktop, and an extended breakfast bar. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and living room, with an oversized triple-glass slider door to the impressive, inviting pool and lanai. This screened outdoor area extends your entertainment space; it’s also the perfect chill-out zone! Forget your cares here! The covered area is meant for lounging; there is even a wet bar with a sink and mini fridge, and it's plumbed and ready for a gas grill. Take a refreshing dip in the jetted plunge pool, or turn on the gas heater and enjoy it as a spa with built-in seats. In the secluded primary suite, you can pamper yourself in a bathroom complete with dual Quartz sink vanities, an oversized zero-entry shower, and a custom-designed walk-in closet. Two guest bedrooms share the full hallway bathroom. The private office has double French doors, and the laundry room offers storage and a sink. The garage has epoxy floors and convenient overhead and built-in wall shelving to keep everything in its place. There is a convenient whole-house generator and most doorways and entry points are ADA compliant. In this coveted community, you’ll never run out of things to do, with 4.5 miles of interconnecting waterways for great fishing and non-motorized boating, along with amenities such as a pool and clubhouse, fitness studio, RV and boat storage, walking trails, a library, arts and crafts room, billiard room, various clubs and organizations, and courts for tennis, basketball, pickleball, bocce, and croquet! HOA dues include high-speed internet, cable TV, and all reclaimed water for individual lawn irrigation. You can’t beat the location, as you are only minutes away from the 429 connector to Orlando, Sanford, area attractions, beaches, and airports.