EXQUISITE, MOVE-IN READY, 3 BR HOME WITH LAKE ACCESS, FIREPLACE, AND OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING SPACES LOCATED IN DESIRABLE PARK PLACE ON LAKE JOANNA. Welcome home to this centrally located, tranquil, highly sought-after community nestled on the shore of spring-fed Lake Joanna. Residents can enjoy the family-friendly neighborhood park and resident boat launch. Arrive home to be greeted with lovely curb appeal. The manicured lush lawn, mature trees, and colorful landscaping is the ideal backdrop for this impressive 3,204 SF estate home with a gabled roof (replaced 2020), expansive windows, 2-car oversized garage, large driveway, and paved path to the covered-entry double front doors. Be enveloped by the sophisticated yet comfortable elegance found in this light-infused interior with wonderful features such as soaring ceilings, crown molding, transom windows, arched openings, gorgeous tile floors, and a soothing neutral color palette flowing throughout. Flanking the foyer are the formal living and dining rooms. Through a set of French doors is the formal living room, with its charming two-sided wood-burning fireplace. The formal dining room is the setting of your holiday family meals with abundant space, a large window, crown molding, a tray ceiling, and direct access to the kitchen. An arched doorway leads into the open-concept family and kitchen areas, the perfect space for entertaining while making cherished, life-long memories. The family room enjoys the two-sided fireplace shared with the living room. It is finished with a beautiful mantal and custom built-ins to hold your favorite treasures. The refined kitchen is well-appointed for the chef in your family with neutral-tone custom cabinetry and storage drawers, stunning granite counter-tops, glass tile backsplash, upgraded stainless appliances, dishwasher, and built-in oven and microwave. There’s a breakfast bar, and a convenient dining space with backyard vistas. The family room and kitchen areas are rich in natural light from the many windows and the amazing telescoping glass sliding door that opens to the rear entertaining areas. First, there’s the spacious tiled Florida room (under heat/air) offering backyard views from its windows that span continuously across two walls. Beyond that is the covered, screened lanai with paver flooring, a summer kitchen, a convenient half-bath, and a hot tub for the ultimate in outdoor relaxation. Back inside, you will find the private Owner’s retreat with two walk-in closets and an en-suite with two sink vanities, a make-up station, a tiled shower, and a large soaking tub. Two guest bedrooms share the full hallway bathroom with shower and an exterior door for entertaining convenience. You will love the abundant storage from multiple closets, the large laundry room with sink, and the extra room that can serve several purposes, from a small bedroom to an extra pantry, craft room, exercise space, and more. When you entertain or relax outdoors, you will appreciate privacy from the backyard vinyl fencing. Park Place is conveniently located just two miles from a multitude of retail amenities from restaurants, Publix, Lowe’s, Starbucks and more. It’s a stone’s throw to historic downtown Mount Dora and Eustis, the ever-expanding toll roads provide quick access to Orlando International Airport, popular east coast beaches, and Walt Disney world. What a perfect home in an idyllic setting!