1460 PENINSULA DR Tavares, FL 32778

Tavares-Harris Chain of Lakes Magnificent Custom Built Mediterranean Masterpiece. This estate is situated in the highly desirable gated community of "The Peninsula" comprised of 17 exclusive parcels on Lake Harris. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from the resort style pool (75,000 gallons), huge double slip covered dock, master suite or exercise Room, family room or kitchen, and upstairs Den or bedroom. Circular paver driveway offering an unique split garage plan either pull into South entrance (1 car) or North entrance (2 car) garage noting abundance of lush, manicured landscaping and paver walkways on both sides to the pool and lake. Visitors are welcomed into a beautiful courtyard with anticipation of what is behind those enormous doors. Entering foyer you are greeted by 25' ceilings in formal living room which features a gorgeous chandler and alcoves house bronze statues all of which are remaining! Off to you right is a spiral staircase with custom decorative iron railing. Still positioned in the foyer you can see lots of hand crafted detail, coffered ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and expressed keyhole archways. Warm and inviting you move to the left noting a library with built-ins and window bench seating and to the right full bath, which doubles as a powder room and pool bath. At the hall end go left into game room with pool table, game table and chairs all remaining for your enjoyment! The oversized 1 car garage is adjacent. To the right center hall is the entrance into the Master retreat. Here you will find complete privacy and seclusion with dedicated entrance to pool and lanai, exclusive views of lake and pool, exercise spot or office, his and hers walk-in closets (one with built-in shoe rack), plus his and hers full separate bathrooms (one with walk in tub, shower and double sinks and the other (complete bath with a shower). Both living and dining rooms over look the pool area and the dining room also has a beautiful crystal chandler as well as a butlers pantry service area. The kitchen is a chefs delight for ease of movement, work areas, tons of custom cabinetry, flooring is travertine and counters are granite. The large breakfast bar adjoins the amazing family room with lake views, built-ins (TV stays), plantation shutters, 11'4" vaulted ceilings and access to lanai and pool. The 1st floor also has a spacious guest bedroom with private bath and walk-in closet. All bedrooms have a private bath and walk-in closet except the master which has 2 of each! Spacious Laundry Room and exit to 2 car oversized garage completes 1st floor. To access upstairs take the stairway most could only dream of or choose the elevator, either way the trip is well worth it and whether you linger in the office or go straight to the relaxing water views from the den you will understand this home is special. 10 " ceilings and tons of storage in this area with extra closets for projects, paper work and in addition a huge closet room with secret escape. Hand hued wood ceilings and lots of rich detail round out the 2nd floor. No expense was spared when this luxury home was built and has been meticulously maintain by the current owner. New clay tile roof, 5 newer Trane air conditioning units and returns, water treatment system and everything else you would expect like security, zoned irrigation and so much more. Furniture is negotiable. These properties are rare, schedule to view today!