11209 DEAD RIVER ROAD, Tavares, FL 32778

This is one of the most unique, stunning properties in Lake County. Rarely does a property like this come on the market. The property is surrounded by beautiful cypress trees, water oak, and palm trees. It is a peninsula, surrounded on three sides by water and unobstructed panoramic water views. There is a gate entrance to close for complete privacy and is well lit at the entrance. In 1889 the old 441 highway crossed over the property and on to a turn bridge that would take you over to Leesburg. The owner has newspaper clippings of pictures of the bridge when it crossed the Dead River. The home was remodeled, and additions done in 2006. This is now a 3 bedroom, two- and one-half bathroom home. There is over 900’of water frontage and has a protected pond. The seaplane was kept there. This waterfront home has Lake Harris frontage, and the Dead River on the north side and a canal in the back. There are two boat houses on the Lake Harris Waterfront, that have two boat lifts with water and electricity. There also, is a boat shelter in the back pond. The pond is a protected area where you can keep your sea plane. The property is large enough and has room to keep all your toys, and boat trailer. The garage is big enough to keep an RV and a car. There is a workshop in the back. Sit out on the front porch and see all the bass boating tournaments and local events. In the evenings, just sit out and enjoy the sunsets. The pool is out by the porch to cool off in those hot summer days. Also, it is heated by solar panels for those early spring days and late fall times. Two artists have owned this home for 18 years. The swing chairs on the porch were hand made by the owner and all the custom wood birds that you see in the home. The stained glass was made by his wife. The home has plenty of light to make your days enjoyable. This room is open to the kitchen. The large center island is granite and is 8 x 6′ 6″. There is a gas stove and prep sink built into this. There is plenty of bult in cabinetry and enough cabinet space for your dishes. There is a lanai off the kitchen where you can enjoy dinner while watching the boaters fishing. It also opens to the pool area. A wood burning stove is in the kitchen to keep the chill off on those cool Florida winters. The lanai can be perfect for artist/painter. The kitchen is open to the living room where the morning sun shines thru the custom stained-glass windows. French doors open to a surround screed porch that has a beautiful view of the pond. There is a gas fireplace too. The vaulted ceiling has custom wood beams. The primary bedroom has custom doors that slide open. The custom stained-glass windows shine in the morning. There is an ensuite bathroom and walk in closet. The middle bedroom can be for your friends who love to visit. The third large bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. There is a door that enters the garage. The garage is 30′ x 34’. Keep your car, RV or a smaller boat inside. There is a staircase above the garage, with a view of Lake Harris. Make this an art room or game room. Or guest room. Out behind the garage is a red storage shed with a outer shed roof. The mower, golf cart, and a Terramite tractor/loader are kept. The A/C is two years old. The washer and dryer are two years old. The sunsets are just stunning. If you love boating, this is the place to be.