8916 BRIDGEPORT BAY, MOUNT DORA, FL 32757

Description

ATTRACTIVE, AFFORDABLE 3 BR LAKEFRONT HOME 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 quality craftsmanship home with a warm and welcoming design, situated on a lush lawn with mature landscaping and palm trees, awaits you. There’s also a wonderful, screened lanai in the backyard with stunning water views and no immediate rear neighbors. This home features attractive stucco and stacked stone, a gabled roofline, and a covered, screened front entry. The spacious driveway and 2-car garage with screen sliders provide parking space for both family and guests. Take the paved walkway to the convenient, covered, screened front entry, and step through the leaded glass door to find a bright, open interior infused with abundant natural light from large windows and the triple-glass slider showcasing gorgeous, serene water views. Soothing tones picked up in the wall colors and the attractive wood laminate flooring flow throughout. The living and dining room open concept floor plan provides great flow for hosting all your family and friend gatherings. The well-appointed kitchen features 42-inch wood cabinetry and a stylish, durable Corian countertop. There’s a closet pantry, an expansive breakfast bar, and a dinette with water views and lanai access. Adjacent to the kitchen is a laundry room and a door to the 2-car garage. There's a whole-house surge protector through SECO providing protection and peace of mind. Enjoy a split-bedroom plan that provides generous privacy for the primary suite. A lighted art niche welcomes you as you arrive at the spacious bedroom, offering peace, privacy, and blissful water views and access. The walk-in closet provides ample storage, and the private en-suite features a dual-sink Corian countertop, a tiled shower, and a deep tub for soaking your cares away. Two guest bedrooms share the full bathroom with a tub/shower. The comfortable screened lanai will surely become a favorite spot for relaxing or entertaining. The deep covered area is ideal for rain or shine, and the open screened area is perfect for showing off your grill master skills at summer BBQs. You will never tire of the tranquil water views, which serve as the perfect backdrop for your lanai and backyard. 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 from the 429 and 417, which connect to Orlando, Sanford, area attractions, beaches, and airports.