2924 Porto Bello AvenueLeesburg, FL 34748Sale Price: $975,000

Are you looking for an upgraded LAKEFRONT LUXURY HOME w/ a POOL, SPECTACULAR VIEW & NATURAL BEAUTY that could easily be featured in Southern Living magazine? Well, your home search is over when you see this DIAMOND GEM! Nestled on a QUIET, CUL-DE-SAC street in MORNINGVIEW at LEESBURG, this 4 BR/2.5 BA/2 Car Garage, CUSTOM BUILT, SPLIT LEVEL home (1978) is situated on 0.73 acre lot w/ an EASTERN REAR EXPOSURE & approx 152 feet of direct shoreline on LAKE HARRIS - CHAIN OF LAKES. This distinctive home has elegant finishes that make it a TIMELESS BEAUTY w/ comfortable ambiance. The CURB APPEAL begins w/ lush tropical landscaping adorning the CONTEMPORARY STYLE architecture of symmetrical TEMPERED GLASS WINDOWS w/ a combo of NATURAL STONE, WOOD, & STUCCO accents. The ARCH SHINGLE ROOF (2017) color complements the exterior decor perfectly. The FRONT COURTYARD is defined by a GATED ENTRY made of WROUGHT IRON FENCING & finished w/ ROCK FILLED LANDSCAPING & STEPPING STONES. When approaching the COVERED FRONT PORCH, large TEMPERED GLASS WINDOWS provide a portal through the GREAT ROOM for NATURAL LIGHT & a dynamic sightline of peaceful waterfront lined w/ CYPRESS TREES w/ SPANISH MOSS. The front entrance lies to the L and has a carved WOODEN FRONT DOOR w/ SIDELIGHTS. Once inside the FOYER, you will immediately notice the DIAGONAL SET TILE floors w/ a DECORATIVE TILE INSET and an impressive WOODEN STEP STAIRCASE leading to the second floor, which houses 3 BRs & 1 BA. On the MAIN FLOOR to the L of stairs is the LIVING ROOM designed w/ a CATHEDRAL CEILING, exposed WOODEN BEAMS, and FLOOR-to-CEILING TEMPERED GLASS WINDOWS to provide loads of NATURAL LIGHT. Gleaming HARDWOOD FLOORS flow from the LIVING ROOM to the DINING ROOM. The nearby kitchen will delight the chef of the home and features DIAGONAL SET TILE FLOORS, whitewashed WOOD CABINETRY w/ CROWN MOLDING, CREMA BORDEAUX granite countertops, lower cabinet PULL OUTS, SS APPLIANCES, & a multi-functional ISLAND w/ COOKTOP which can be the social center of attention! The WET BAR features matching cabinets w/ lighted, upper GLASS DOOR CABINETS, a TRAVERTINE TILE BACKSPLASH extending to the ceiling, matching granite countertop, & SS sink. The BREAKFAST NOOK has FLOOR-to-CEILING, SUNROOM WINDOWS that showcase the lake frontage view while you savor your morning coffee. On the other side of this SPLIT BR FLOOR PLAN, the MASTER SUITE can be your personal sanctuary w/ serene lakefront views through FRENCH DOORS w/ built-in blinds, adjacent office workspace, sufficient CLOSET STORAGE in DRESSING ROOM, SOLAR TUBE, and ENSUITE MASTER BATH w/ unique upgrades. The focal centerpiece of this home is the GREAT ROOM, which features a CATHEDRAL CEILING, exposed WOODEN BEAMS, WOOD LOOK porcelain tile floors (2019) & a majestic, FLOOR-to-CEILING, STACKED STONE FIREPLACE. POCKET SLIDING GLASS DOORS provide TERRACE access & a framed lake frontage view. The TERRACE, which has TRAVERTINE PAVERS & METAL RAILING, is the perfect space for alfresco dining & entertaining. Matching pavers continue down the steps to elegantly surround the 35' x 16' POOL w/ BAJA SHELF. In 2018, the BIRDCAGE was rebuilt for this exquisite outdoor haven. The METAL FENCED backyard still provides ROOM TO EXPAND. Don't forget that you can easily enjoy various water sports w/ your PRIVATE DOCK & BOATHOUSE w/ an ELECTRIC LIFT. Dream of the endless possibilities to make this home your castle - then reward yourself! This home is a MUST SEE - CALL NOW!