~~Historical home with a $615k Assumable VA Loan at an even more historical 2.5 interest rate!~~ Motivated seller: This one-of-a-kind waterfront estate sits directly on Lake Beauclair in the heart of the famous Harris-Chain-of-Lakes, is priced well BELOW APPRAISAL value (Nov 2024 $1,770,000) and is minutes via boat, jet ski, bike, or car to downtown Mt Dora. The 7,500 sqft Mediterranean-style chateau has everything on your list: A backyard oasis, a dock, boat lift & boat, multiple balconies, unique architectural details, a PRIVATE 2BED/1BATH in-law/guest APARTMENT with separate entrance. Sunset views so beautiful that tourists pay for a sunset boat-tour past your dock ever night! This estate's elegant facade greets you at the end of a long private driveway with courtyards, patios and paver walkways throughout. Inside the front door, you’ll find vintage Saltillo tile floors, stucco walls, archways, custom millwork and pecky cypress trim, doors & ceilings. Views of the lake invite peace and reflection from almost every room! The living room is filled with natural light and offers a wet bar, a beautiful original brick fireplace & a separate library/den. Just steps away, you can dine & entertain on the huge paver patio surrounding the screened-in pool with sunset lake views. In fact, you can even watch the sunset over the lake while relaxing in the hot tub. Beyond the enclosure, there’s plenty of yard space for family activities, and you also have a boathouse, lift, and private dock on Lake Beauclair. The boat conveys as well! Back inside, the main kitchen features granite countertops, exposed timbers, walk-in pantry, stainless appliances, a massive island and a big bay window with sweeping lake views. The main level also includes a parlor, library, laundry room and fitness-room with separate entrance. Ascend the curved staircase and you’ll find an isolated primary bedroom with a private balcony overlooking the lake. The ensuite boasts dual sinks, heated towel bars, a soaking tub, a separate shower and 2 custom cedar lined closets (1 of them is practically the size of a bedroom). On the other side of the second level, there are multiple guestrooms and two full bathrooms. The in-law apartment has an private 1st level and 2nd level entry, open layout that offers an updated kitchen with new refrigerator, laundry area and a breakfast bar overlooking the dining area & family room. The apartment includes two bright bedrooms, a full bathroom and also has a separate exterior entrance. It can be closed off and separated from the main home. Accompanying the home office on the 3rd floor, you’ll find a big rec room/bedroom, along with a bathroom, and a slider that leads out to an additional private balcony. Don’t forget about the (whole-home) generator, RV hookups (separate septic tank for RV) and the massive attached garage with tesla charging station and plenty of space for cars & all your lake toys. This historic lakeside chateau has to be seen in person to be appreciated. Listing agent must accompany all showings. POF or Preapproval required prior to showing. Home Roof 2016 Boathouse roof 2013, Windows 2016 & 2021, Water Treatment System 2016, AC 2013, 2016, 2019 (see attachment for additional upgrades) https://www.tourdrop.com/dtour/387361
For sale
Price cut: $100K (6/23)
$1,399,000
6118 Dora Dr, Mount Dora, FL 32757
6beds
7,496sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
0.63 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Screened-in poolWaterfront estateBoat liftMassive islandLake viewsHot tubBay window
- 230 days
- on Zillow |
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- 162 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 23, 2025 at 08:03am
Listing Provided by:
Bryan Nelson 407-780-8787,
OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY INC 407-469-0090,
Chad Williams 352-272-8282,
OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY INC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: G5089151
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional

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Open house
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Garage Apartment
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
Other
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Third
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 4
- Level: Second
Bathroom 5
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Water Filtration System, Water Purifier, Water Softener, Whole House R.O. System, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, L Dining, Other, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Masonry, Other Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,596
- Total interior livable area: 7,496 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Balcony, Courtyard, Lighting, Other, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Lighting
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Masonry
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool, Trees/Woods, Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake - Chain of Lakes, Lake Privileges, Lift, Lift - Covered, Seawall
- Body of water: LAKE BEAUCLAIR
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Flag Lot, In County, Landscaped, Private
- Residential vegetation: Bamboo, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House, Other, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 062027327602041
- Zoning: R-CE
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historical,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sprinkler Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Lightning Protection System
- Subdivision: HACINDAS BON DEL PINOS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Mount Dora
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,579,823
- Annual tax amount: $290
- Date on market: 11/9/2024
- Listing terms: Assumable,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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