424 Shade Terrace

Description

From the pavered driveway & sidewalk, step through the door of this custom, one-of-a-kind mid-century modern Ocala block home & fall in love, from the warm & inviting interior to the magnificent & mesmerizing Lake Magnolia view! You will find that the unpretentious front exterior belies the large, spacious interior within its 3000-square-foot footprint. Enjoy your downtime in either of the artfully arranged seating areas overlooking the lake. If you like, close the original sliding doors to create 2 living spaces where the home's occupants have the opportunity to enjoy their separate but together pastimes. Speaking of pastimes, this home beckons to the artist, hobbyist, collector, avid reader, or anyone who works at home with its abundance of built-ins, closet space, & 3rd garage bay. This fabulous lakefront home has been updated for convenience & efficiency while maintaining its mid-century aesthetic. The exterior was wrapped in insulation, Tyvek, and Hardie Plank Lap Siding & exudes a wonderful beach cottage vibe. Insulation was blown into the attic. Water & electrical outlets & motion sensitive lights dot the entire exterior. Fenced & lake-fed irrigation. The beautiful neutral terrazzo floor, with nary a crack to be found, has been cleaned & polished to perfection. Irregular natural marble slabs beckon you into the living/dining room. The huge kitchen features the original site-built cabinets framed in 3/4-inch plywood, something not often found today, even in high-end custom cabinetry. Beautiful butterfly granite was installed in the kitchen & baths. Complementary travertine tile enhances the granite & refreshed cabinets in the kitchen. Two walls of glass overlook this home's prime spot on Lake Magnolia, Venices largest lake, with a stunning view of the sparkling diamonds on the water seen at all hours of the day. Sunset views are glorious & can be enjoyed in the cooling shade afforded by the large native & tropical tree plantings. Each of the rooms are oversized & all but the guest bath & one guest bedroom enjoy lake views. An abundance of feel-good natural light fills every room due to the large windows throughout & the strategically placed skylights in both bathrooms & the bedroom-wing hall. Every main room has a switched ceiling fan. There are 2 master suites with the principal master bedroom offering 2 large walk-in closets - one at 11x6. There is a hot tub on the side patio under a newly erected gazebo that faces the lake & can be closed off for privacy. Landscaped for tropical beauty & privacy, you will find 8 species of palm trees, 2 varieties of magnolias, yellow flowering tabebuia (Venices signature blooming tree), southern oaks, hibiscus, frangipani, jatropha, cattley guava, lychee, hummingbird bush, & much much more within the beautiful gardens. Relax on either of the 2 pavered patios & enjoy clear views of all the natural wildlife that abounds on the lake. We've all heard the adage that the 3 most important features of a home are location, location, location. What are the 3 location features of this home that make it an outstanding choice for your next home? #1 is the lakefront location with 140 feet on Venice's largest lake & a 600-foot expanse to the far shore. #2 is the 1/3-acre tip lot on a 3-home cul-de-sac off a non-through street. #3 is the proximity to the Island - 1.5 miles, the beach - 3 miles, & I75 - 4 miles (all approximations). Bonus - #4 - it is a mecca for wildlife. Your next home awaits!