1218 Overlook Drive, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Desirable Lake Gertrude neighborhood, one block from the scenic lakeside walking path. This is a custom home. The main home is 3 bd / 2 baths, with an attached in-law suite 1 bd / 1 bath, for a total of 3268 SF. The home was fully renovated in 2014 and the in-law suite was built in 2016. All work was permitted and built to code, including structural improvements throughout and high efficiency items: insulation, doors and windows. High efficiency A/C's were added in 2023. The efficiency features, including an irrigation well, contribute to a low monthly utility bill of approx. $250. The home features a large double lot with a front circular driveway and a rear driveway with an EV/RV charging receptacle. The home has a split floor plan. The foyer steps up to the living room with 11 ft high ceilings and large windows viewing an oak tree canopy. The dining room has a fireplace and a wet bar with quartz countertops and refrigerator with an ice maker. The kitchen has a skylight and features granite countertops, large island, a walk-in pantry, gas range and stainless appliances. Double french doors open to the rear porch. The primary suite features a high tray ceiling and the bedroom and bath are spacious. There are his & hers closets, a linen closet, soaking tub, shower and a toilet room. The split plan's second bedroom is currently used by the homeowner as an office and features built-ins for storage. The third bedroom is currently used as an exercise room and features an infrared sauna. The hall bath has a french door to a private courtyard with an outdoor shower. The laundry room has an adjacent multi-purpose closet. Additional closets are a coat closet, second linen closet and a 7x10 storage room off the courtyard. The resort style outdoor area is great for entertaining or relaxing. There is a large rear porch open to the terraced patio, courtyard, dining pergola and hot tub surrounded by tropical foliage. A tranquil water feature in natural stone has a babbling brook cascading to the lower pond and is surrounded by lush bamboo. The in-law suite or multi-generational suite is attached to the main house and has two entries. The front side entry has a foyer, and the rear courtyard is accessed by double french doors. The suite has high ceilings with a living room skylight, dining area and kitchenette with quartz countertops, custom cabinetry and stainless appliances. Double doors open to the bedroom built-in with a desk area and additional storage. There is an extra large closet and private bath with a large shower and two shower heads. This suite was originally used as an in-law suite and most recently used as an airbnb. This custom home has premium finishes throughout, wood floors, granite kitchen countertops, porch ceilings finished with T&G cypress and is energy efficient. This is an exceptionally well maintained custom home and has unique outdoor areas created for Florida living.