136 E 9th Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Main House 1432 sq/ft. 2 bedrooms 2 baths Detached Guest Cottage 396 sq/ft. 1 bedroom, 1 bath (1828 sq/ft) LOCATION!!! Completely updated Craftsman Bungalow and cottage in Historic downtown Mount Dora. Upon arrival you will park on your new doublewide 4 car plus sized concrete driveway, enjoy the view of the newly pained house inside and out as you make your way past a much admired Weeping Powder Puff tree in the front yard. Before continuing, rest assured that the big essentials: New roof on main house 2014, re-plumb and new connections all the way including the city hook ups, updated electric 2018, and even a current termite contract have been dealt with, allowing you to fully enjoy the magic of this home. Stepping onto the large screened in front porch entry, you can already imagine many comfortable hours dining, reading, or just enjoying the passer-byers making their way into town. Once inside the living room you will first notice the 9' ceilings which continue throughout the entire house, charming brick gas converted fireplace, window seating with below storage and gleaming hardwoods floors are a delight. in the dining room you will be pleased the window seat storage continues from the living room into the dining room. More built-ins are discovered in the dining room with their original and multi-pained glass doors. Here you have a choice to discover the 2 bedrooms or make your way into the kitchen. Once moving toward the bedrooms, you will encounter large built-in drawers and very ample cupboards. The second bedroom with it's 9' ceiling, 8' closet, and beautiful windows lets in just the right amount of morning light to show off the gleaming hardwood floors and soothing newly painted walls. The master bedroom also with similar features boasts a beautiful ensuite with double vanity, and large walk-in shower with full updates from tile to fixtures. Walk back through the dining room and emerge into the kitchen and say WOW! The updates here include new granite, stainless steel appliances, gas range, painted top to bottom with new pendant lighting over the kitchen 3 chaired island. This kitchen is a chef's delight and a space where others will want to gather, embracing the concept of the kitchen being the heart of the home. The light from outdoors and the views will call to you, but before leaving to explore, take time to notice the attention to everyday conveniences, there is a laundry room located off the kitchen. Also, off the kitchen is a custom-made desk of 100-year-old reclaimed hardwood. Just steps from the back door off the kitchen brings you to what others have described as a "backyard oasis." Through the garden gate is the 396 sq/ft guest cottage which has been completely updated. Tall ceilings, updated kitchen cabinets, granite counters, new Refrigerator, new mini-split and ceiling fans all make this a wow factor, your guests won't want to leave. In the professionally designed fully private backyard filled with exotics, take part in one of the many seating areas under the umbrella or in the custom constructed pergola. Stringed lights add just the right ambiance as you share a meal, cocktail or conversation. Gardeners or tinkerers will find very useful the custom made 10 x 16 storage shed that looks like a period piece all in itself. Equipped with glass French doors, this would make this a lovely cabana if you ever wanted to add a pool. The best, being in downtown and discovering why Mount Dora is "Someplace Special."