A lovely Florida lake home providing lakefront living on a clear, spring fed swimming and boating lake is what this property offers. That, plus being within walking distance of the dining, shopping and arts in historic Mount Dora in Lake County is what makes Lake Gertrude such a desirable location, and it's only 20 miles from Orlando, Disney World, and other spectacular theme parks.
Lakefront House
This appealing lake home has three bedrooms and two baths (plus a half bath in the utility room). The open floor plan provides easy traffic flow between the living room, family room, dining room and kitchen with each room having a beautiful lake view. Two decks, a boat dock, and a white sandy beach on a 100'X220' lot with beautiful live oak trees and landscaping all contribute to a pleasant indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
The living room has a wood burning fireplace and built-in bookshelves and sound system speakers. The living room opens to the family room where one can exit through the sliding doors to the deck and across the lawn to the beach and boat dock. Another set of sliding glass doors provides the master bedroom with a broad lake view and access to a smaller, more private deck. One of the two guest rooms has a separate outside entrance and could serve as an office. Adjacent to the kitchen is an alcove convenient for a desk and computer. The kitchen, dining room and bathrooms have ceramic tile floors. The rest of the house is carpeted.
An oversized one-car carport provides under-roof working space in addition to car protection. A 15'X9' utility room/workshop/laundry behind the carport provides another half bath and hot and cold water. With a door opening toward the beach this room can serve as a bathhouse. With modification it could also be used as a studio or office. A community promenade around the end of the lake enhances the neighborhood and the owners’ enjoyment of Lake Gertrude. The dock includes a 16 ft. by 16 ft. lounging area.
At its current listing price, this home provides the most affordable opportunity for waterfront living on beautiful Lake Gertrude while being within Mount Dora city limits within walking distance of downtown.
Mount Dora
With its rolling hills and hundreds, if not thousands of live oak trees, Mount Dora is often referred to as the New England of Florida. It is well known for its outstanding annual festivals including one of the best art shows in central Florida, a craft show, music festival, Taste of Mount Dora festival, and others. At Christmas time there is the lighting of trees and buildings in Donnelly Park. There are also many community music programs and a local live theater. Mount Dora is well known for its antique shops and other specialty boutiques. Many wonderful restaurants complement the other amenities of the city.
Mount Dora is the anchor of the Lake County Golden Triangle including the near-by cities of Tavares and Eustis. These cities provide many more social and cultural opportunities within only five miles. These include an Antique and Classic Boat Society show, a float plane fly-in, and a festival of dragon boat races on Lake Dora, sailing regattas on Lake Dora and on Lake Eustis, an additional live theater group, art shows, and many more restaurants and shopping opportunities.
Lake Gertrude
Lake Gertrude is a self contained hour glass shaped lake (see picture on Photos page with location of house indicated by a red arrow). Being spring fed and not part of a chain of lakes enables Lake Gertrude to maintain its clear, clean water. A variety of boating is enjoyed on the lake. It ranges from shore line cruises in pontoon boats and other boats to kayaking, sailing, water skiing, wake boarding, and fishing. Contributing to the special ambiance of the southern end of Lake Gertrude, where this house is located, is a promenade near the water. Live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, azaleas, and many other forms of beautiful Florida vegetation line the walk. A constant array of wildlife can be seen and the medley of their calls enjoyed; these including mallard and wood ducks, blue herons, egrets, ospreys, barred owls, eagles, cranes, and others. There is even an occasional turtle laying eggs! Occasionally, a float plane will land on the lake or a hot air balloon will skim across its surface.
Near-by Chain of Lakes
Having a lot wide enough to launch and recover a boat from one’s own property enables the boat to also be used in the nearby chain of lakes using the public ramp in downtown Mount Dora. This versatility enables one to fully enjoy the beauty, safety, and clean waters of Lake Gertrude boating while also being able to experience exploring the more expansive though less clear waters of the Lake Harris, Lake Dora, Lake Beauclair and Lake Eustis chain of lakes, including the very special Dora Canal. Bass fishing is very popular on Lake Harris and the other lakes including regular local and B.A.S.S. sanctioned tournaments. Without a public boat ramp on Lake Gertrude, boats from the chain of lakes cannot enter the waters of Lake Gertrude.
Summary & Key Points
• A very rare combination: A beautiful and affordable home –- on the sandy shores of pristine Lake Gertrude –- in the “New England of Florida” community of Mount Dora –- within walking distance of city center.
• $449,000 presently provides the most affordable opportunity to live on Lake Gertrude.
• The clear, clean waters of Lake Gertrude offer enjoyment for both swimmers and boaters.
• Mount Dora offers a wide variety of festivals and entertainment throughout the year.
• A boat docked here can be towed less than two miles to gain access to the nearby chain of lakes.
• Mount Dora has previously been voted one of the best places to live in the USA in Money Magazine's annual review.
• Near-by cities include Tavares 32778, Eustis 32726, and Leesburg 34748.
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Beautiful Florida Lakefront House
Mount Dora, Florida 32757 ~ 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths ~ Carport & Utility Room
Price: $449,000 (MLS# O4948527)
Lakefront Home For Sale on Lake Gertrude
Mount Dora, Florida ~ 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath
MLS# O4948527
1715 Heim Rd., Mount Dora, FL 32757
