$499,900 24301 Belle Mede DRIVE, Leesburg, FL 34748

This exquisite custom built home located in the beautiful Belle Mede community is an absolute MUST SEE. Curb appeal abounds as you approach this home which is impeccably maintained outside and inside. The home is located on the 7th hole of the CRANES ROOST GOLF COURSE. No neighbors behind you, just a magnificent view of nature. It is practically care free with a new roof in 2023, recently painted with Life Time paint and professional mature landscaping. You enter the home through a covered screened front porch. As you enter you will be amazed at the breathtaking view. The basis of this home was the very popular Bird of Paradise floorplan but it was customized by expanding the original plan to make every room larger. Decorative and structural changes combined with the high ceilings have made it a truly unique home. At the entry, a partial wall with an arched opening separates the entry from the formal living room and dining room which flow together to create a spacious classic area to entertain. The dining room has an arched alcove to feature a China cabinet, breakfront or curio cabinet. At the far end of the living room beautiful windows with a French door to the Florida Room that has AC and heat. The perfect spot for a respite whether it is tea or coffee in the AM or a glass of wine later in the day. You can read a good book or just relax and take in the beauty of nature. Sliding glass doors provide an exit to a large fully screened porch (Birdcage) that has a natural stone feature that blends nature. From the living room you move through an arched doorway to the heart of the home. The kitchen with a large eating area and the family room combine to offer a more casual style. The large kitchen has custom solid wood 47" cabinets. The chef will love all of the counter space and the large pantry. There is room for a work island if you want to add one. A breakfast/snack bar is open to the eating area and family room. The family room has French windows with a door to the Birdcage and of course that wonderful view. A wide arched doorway on the opposite side of the room gives access to a large study/den. Plenty of room for a library or a special place for art work, family pictures, collections and memorabilia. At the far end of the family room, another arched doorway leads to the large guest bedroom. The guest bath has dual vanities a linen closet, a tub/shower and a door to the Birdcage. The Master suite has a sitting area with windows looking out onto the golf course. There are two walk-in closets. The bath has a linen closet, large walk-in shower and Jack and Jill vanities. The garden tub is in an alcove. The laundry room is off the kitchen. It has a laundry sink, cabinets and hanging racks. The garage has a storage closet, pulldown stairs to the attic and an access door. The golf cart garage is the full length of the garage providing extra storage space. There is a large modular workshop which can be left or removed. The golf Cart, small freezer and Culligan water softener are included in "as is" condition. The Plantation At Leesburg is a gated Golf and Tennis Retirement Community with 2 Championship golf courses, 3 large clubhouses, 3 heated pools with spas, 3 full time activity directors, 100+ activities per week, state of the art fitness centers, walking and biking trails and it is just a 30-45 minute drive to the Orlando International Airport and the many Orlando attractions! All information deemed accurate, but not guaranteed.