Waterfront retreat on coveted East Crooked Lake. As you pull into the circular driveway, manicured landscaping welcomes you to the entrance of this exceptional acre property with direct frontage on East Crooked Lake. Upon opening the front door, you will be drawn into the expansive views of the lake. The back lawn slopes toward the crystal-clear water and picturesque hillside and leads you to the boathouse with deck space and 2 slips. Enjoy relaxing on the dock, watersports, and fishing. The waterfall feature, gazebo, patio, and brick fire pit encourage further relaxation. A separate patio alcove is accessed from the great room by French doors adorned with custom stained-glass artwork. The kitchen is well-equipped with a double oven, solid-surface counters, double sink with a disposal and a custom butcher-block pastry and baking counter with a large, separate, deep sink. Generous storage plus two additional pantries and a peninsula with seating space are unexpected in this European-style kitchen. Newer appliances include microwave oven, smooth top range, and dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen is a room bestowed with frameless corner picture windows directly facing the lake that expand the inside outdoors. Vaulted ceilings, tray lighting and bench seating with drawers around two sides of the room elevate this space and could host intimate formal dining engagements, or serve as a studio, breakfast room, or office. Oversized 2-car garage with laundry area, utility sink, full bathroom, and guest quarters. The guest quarters have a private entrance and would be perfect for a mother-in-law or a caregiver. Large parking area for your RV, boat, or cars. Primary bedroom with expansive views of lake and the sounds of the garden waterfall, a desk/vanity area, walk-in closet, a full bathroom with step-in shower, comfort height toilet, and dual sinks, dressing area with two additional closets and enclosed shelving storage. The 2nd bathroom includes dual sinks, large closets with bypass doors and views of the gardens, front lawn. This home is effortlessly livable with the capacity for luxurious upgrades on a gorgeous, private lake in a quiet community on a one-way street. Situated within immediate proximity to the conveniences of grocery, shopping, dining, and medical facilities. A mile from Hidden Water Preserve walking trails, and minutes to downtown Mount Dora, Eustis, and Tavares, centrally located with easy access for travel to the Orlando area, theme parks, beaches, natural springs, the Villages and Tampa. Irrigation supplied by the lake, house water from the well, and septic system all reduce maintenance costs. New roof and kitchen appliances 2022, irrigation pump, exterior paint, new AC compressor and seawall rebuilt 2023. An investment in waterfront living is an investment in health and happiness. You will truly appreciate this property once you have seen it!