9243 Silver Lake DriveLeesburg, FL 34788Sale Price: $860,000

Welcome to prestigious Silver Lake Drive! This private lakefront estate sits on nearly 2.5 acres with 170 feet +/- of direct Silver Lake Frontage! The one- owner, well maintained home is perfectly situated on a beautiful lot shaded by majestic oak trees. The circular drive invites you to the traditional block/brick constructed home with stately columned front and side covered porches, striking new red brick flooring & stunning lake views. French doors welcome you inside this elegant home with light filled living room/dining room areas, soaring ceilings, chandeliers, wood burning fireplace, wet bar and striking staircase. The comfortable kitchen with built in desk overlooks the spacious family room with another wood burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings, built in bookshelves, and French doors leading to side courtyard and screened back porch. Just off the kitchen is a large laundry room with washer & dryer included LOTS of cabinet space and folding table. Downstairs also offers a ½ bath/powder room with pedestal sink & split floor plan. One “wing” has 2 guest bedrooms and 2 guest bathrooms- one has shower with tub, the other has a walk-in shower. There is a central craft room or office area with closets and French doors lead to large enclosed porch with tile floors overlooking the tranquil backyard. The other “wing” is privately situated with a larger bedroom that could be used as a downstairs Master Suite, French Doors leading to courtyard and its own en suite bathroom with tub/shower and sitting vanity area. The upstairs is exclusively for the Master Suite and Master Bathroom with two walk in closets, jetted tub, walk in shower, double sinks, bidet and French Doors leading to small outdoor porch area. The flowing floor plan and multiple outdoor spaces make this a wonderful home for entertaining! The charming outdoor courtyard has gazebo with impressive fountain, brick privacy walls, lighting, and plenty of room for gathering with your family and guests. The screened room off the family room connects the 3-car garage. NOW- Bring your car enthusiast, toys, boats, and hobbies to the 2500 square foot +/- detached garage/workshop with power and water, large roll up doors, bathroom, and storage areas! There is also an approximately 700 square foot guest apartment above the garage with a space ready for a washer & dryer, front and back entrance doors, living room area, kitchen, full bathroom, and spacious bedroom- NOT included in the 5252 square feet. Main house roof 2018, detached garage roof 2021, water heater 2016 & new carpet. Stately oak trees and lush landscaping enhance the grounds of the private estate with flowering plants, camellia garden, fig and scuppernong grape trees! The lakefront has 170 +/- feet of shoreline with “peninsula”, boat dock, concrete boat ramp and walkway leading out to the lake. Beautiful Silver Lake is perfect for boating, fishing, kayak, canoeing an paddle boarding! Convenient location close to all amenities and shopping. Less than an hour to Orlando airport and attractions and just an 1.5 hours to Florida's east and west coast beaches!