Lake Homes with Private Yard Exterior Features

Lake Homes with Private Yard Exterior Features

Welcome to Lake County, Florida—an enchanting destination where natural beauty meets suburban charm! Nestled in the heart of Central Florida, Lake County is renowned for its stunning lakes, lush landscapes, and vibrant communities. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or someone who enjoys a peaceful retreat, this county offers a perfect blend of recreational opportunities and serene living.

Lake County boasts a diverse range of homes, many of which feature private yards that provide an oasis for relaxation and enjoyment. Imagine stepping out into your own serene backyard, perfect for hosting summer barbecues, gardening, or simply unwinding with a good book under the shade of a tree. These private outdoor spaces are ideal for families, pet owners, and anyone who cherishes the tranquility of nature right at their doorstep.

The region is dotted with picturesque lakes, including the popular Lake Harris and Lake Dora, where residents can enjoy boating, fishing, and scenic picnics. The charming towns of Mount Dora and Tavares offer a delightful mix of shopping, dining, and cultural experiences, making it easy to enjoy the best of small-town living while still being close to larger urban centers.

With a strong sense of community and a variety of amenities, Lake County is not just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle. Explore the homes with private yard features that allow you to embrace the Florida sunshine and create lasting memories in your own backyard paradise. Discover the beauty of Lake County today—your dream home awaits!

Newest Lake Homes with Private Yard Exterior Features

$899,900
4 Beds 3 Baths Apshawa View Sub SubDv. 34715 Zip Code
Welcome to this beautifully appointed 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom pool home, custom built in 2020, in the highly sought-after Apshawa View community of Minneola. Thoughtfully designed with a functional open floor plan, this home offers the perfect balance of everyday comfort and entertaining. Situated on an over half-acre homesite on one of Minneola’s elevated ridges, this property offers beautiful elevated views, exceptional privacy, and generous space between neighbors—a refreshing alternative to many newer communities. With minimal HOA fees and no CDD, you’ll enjoy the benefits of a well-maintained neighborhood without the added expense. From the moment you enter, you’ll appreciate quality craftsmanship featuring 10-foot ceilings, 8-foot solid-core doors, crown molding, and coffered ceilings in the hallway, dining room, and primary suite. The open living area features built-in surround sound, creating the perfect space for relaxing or entertaining. Smart-home technology allows you to control interior and exterior lighting, holiday roof lights, the air conditioning, pool equipment, irrigation, garage doors, and front-door access—all from your smartphone. Every room includes a ceiling fan and light. Luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout the main living areas, complemented by carpet in the bedrooms, tile in the bathrooms, and plantation shutters. Additional upgrades include a propane tankless water heater, gas fireplace, gas-heated pool, garage utility sink, laundry room sink, and five exterior surveillance cameras with automatic motion tracking. Step outside to your private backyard retreat featuring a sparkling pool and an expansive paver deck with ample space for entertaining, basketball, or relaxing. Bonus feature: You’ll probably meet the home’s unofficial security guard—a life-size Alien from Alien vs. Predator. It keeps watch over the house, impresses guests, and has yet to scare away a serious buyer. (The Alien is not included in the sale!) The oversized 3-car garage features elevated ceilings, providing ample clearance for larger vehicles and the potential to install car lifts—an ideal setup for automotive enthusiasts, hobbyists, or additional storage. Combined with the extra-wide, extended driveway accommodating 10+ vehicles, this property offers exceptional parking and versatility for guests, boats, trailers, and recreational vehicles. Perfectly situated, this home is just minutes from Historic Downtown Clermont and Lake Minneola Waterfront Park, offering waterfront dining, scenic walking and biking trails, playgrounds, a splash pad, and year-round events. Commuters will appreciate being approximately 5 minutes from the Florida Turnpike, 35 minutes to Walt Disney World, 35–40 minutes to the Kia Center in downtown Orlando, home of the Orlando Magic NBA team, and 40 minutes to Orlando International Airport (MCO). This exceptional home combines custom craftsmanship, smart-home convenience, luxury finishes, an oversized ½+ acre homesite, elevated views, privacy, low HOA with no CDD, and an unbeatable Central Florida location. If you’ve been searching for a home that offers space, style, technology, and a neighborhood where you can truly breathe, you’ve found it.

2336 Zaltana Circle, Minneola

$514,900
4 Beds 3 Baths Leesburg Palmora Rep Blk A SubDv. 34748 Zip Code
Historic charm meets modern peace of mind in the heart of Leesburg's desirable Palmora neighborhood. This beautifully updated home blends timeless character with thoughtful upgrades throughout. Original hardwood floors, original terrazzo floors, original doors and door hardware, newer plantation shutters, and a fully renovated kitchen completed in 2022 create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The enclosed porch has been transformed into a private office with its own 2025 mini split, while the beautifully updated full bathroom was remodeled in 2024. You'll also appreciate the oversized laundry tub and the phenomenal sunrises enjoyed from the upstairs east facing bedroom window each morning. Major improvements include a 2018 roof on the main house and a new roof this year on the detached garage, updated electrical in 2018, a 2023 water heater, a 2024 upstairs AC, and a 2025 mini split in the office. Situated high and dry in Flood Zone X, this property is less than one mile from Venetian Gardens Park and Lake Harris, where you can enjoy year round boating, fishing tournaments, waterfront dining, and endless watersports. Conveniently located near Beverly Shores Elementary, Carver Middle, and Leesburg High School, you'll also love being just minutes from historic downtown Leesburg's shops, restaurants, and year-round community events. From Fourth of July fireworks to the city's beloved Halloween celebrations, this location offers the perfect blend of small town charm and an active Florida lifestyle.

102 Palmora Boulevard, Leesburg

$729,000
4 Beds 3 Baths Cashwell Minnehaha Shores SubDv. 34711 Zip Code
Virtually Staged. Welcome to one of Clermont's hidden gems—Cashwell Minnehaha Shores! Opportunities like this are rare in one of the area's most desirable established communities, offering deeded access to the Clermont Chain of Lakes, oversized homesites, custom-built homes, low HOA fees, and NO CDD. Situated on an oversized lot, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath pool home with a dedicated den offers an exceptional floor plan and endless potential. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the expansive paver driveway, enclosed front porch, and attached 3-car garage. Inside you'll find a formal living room, oversized family room, bright eat-in kitchen, and a flexible den that's perfect for a home office, media room, or potential 5th bedroom. The oversized owner's suite features private access to the covered lanai and opens directly to the screened pool and spa, creating your own private backyard retreat. The fourth bedroom functions perfectly as an in-law or guest suite with its own full bath and direct pool access. Outside, the fully fenced backyard offers exceptional privacy, while the extended paver parking pad behind the fence provides the perfect place for your RV, boat, trailer, or recreational vehicles. A storage shed and all appliances are included. An added bonus is the **private irrigation well that supplies both the lawn irrigation system and the pool, helping reduce water costs, while the home itself is connected to county public water for everyday household use.** Major updates have already been completed, including a NEW Roof (2025), NEW A/C System (2025), and NEW Pool Equipment (2025), allowing the next owner to focus on updating the interior to match their personal style. This home is truly a diamond in the rough with incredible bones, an outstanding layout, and an unbeatable location. Whether you're looking to renovate your forever home or build instant equity, the possibilities here are endless. Residents of Cashwell Minnehaha Shores enjoy larger custom homes, mature landscaping, peaceful streets with limited traffic, and deeded access to the beautiful Clermont Chain of Lakes for boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and endless waterfront recreation. Conveniently located just minutes from Historic Downtown Clermont, Waterfront Park, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, shopping, restaurants, top-rated schools, and Florida's Turnpike, providing easy access to Orlando, Disney, area attractions, and Orlando International Airport. If you're searching for location, space, lifestyle, and the opportunity to create your dream home in one of Clermont's most sought-after lake communities, this is the one you've been waiting for.

10625 Bronson Road, Clermont

$1,125,000
4 Beds 3 Baths Las Colinas Ph I Sub SubDv. 34737 Zip Code
Welcome to 9616 San Fernando Court, an elegant pool home offering 3,650 square feet of living space within the gated Las Colinas community at Mission Resort + Club. Featuring a NEW ROOF IN 2025, this four-bedroom, three-bath residence combines a spacious single-story floor plan with an exceptional outdoor setting and peaceful water views. At the heart of the home, the expansive kitchen offers abundant solid-wood cabinetry, generous counter space, a large center island, built-in appliances and an adjoining pantry, with both formal and casual dining spaces nearby. The kitchen flows naturally into the home's generous living areas, where high ceilings and an abundance of natural light create an inviting sense of space. A split-bedroom layout provides added privacy, with the primary suite set apart from the home's three additional bedrooms. The primary suite offers a retreat of its own, featuring a gas fireplace, generous closet space and a spacious en-suite bath with dual vanities, granite countertops and a jetted garden tub. Step outside and discover the true centerpiece of the home. French doors open to an expansive screened lanai and private heated pool overlooking the pond, creating a serene backdrop for both quiet evenings and effortless entertaining. A fully equipped summer kitchen with built-in gas grill, burners and vent hood makes outdoor gatherings easy, while the covered lanai provides generous space for dining and lounging poolside. An oversized garage provides additional space for golf-cart parking, storage and a workshop, while the brick-paver driveway offers ample guest parking. Located within the gated Las Colinas community at Mission Resort + Club, residents enjoy a distinctive Central Florida setting surrounded by rolling terrain, lakes and championship golf. Mission Resort + Club offers two golf courses, dining, spa services, tennis, pickleball and additional resort amenities nearby. With a new 2025 roof, generous living spaces and a private pool overlooking the water, this home offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the relaxed, resort-inspired lifestyle of Howey-in-the-Hills.

9616 San Fernando Court, Howey In The Hills

$549,000
4 Beds 3 Baths Grove/Harbor Hills SubDv. 32159 Zip Code
Luxury, privacy, and an exceptional lifestyle await in this beautifully crafted 2021 concrete block and stucco home located within the prestigious gated community of Harbor Hills. Perfectly positioned on the edge of a quiet cul-de-sac with no rear neighbors, this stunning residence backs to a peaceful tree-lined setting, offering the privacy and tranquility today buyers desire. Designed for comfortable everyday living, this open floor plan home features four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and an expansive upstairs bonus room that provides endless possibilities as a media room, game room, home office, fitness studio, or guest retreat. All bedrooms are conveniently located on the main level, creating a highly desirable floor plan for families and those seeking single-level living. One of the bedrooms is currently configured without a closet, making it equally ideal as a flex space, office, den, or guest room. One of the bathrooms offers a relaxing retreat with a spa-inspired bath feature with a unique dual-function therapeutic soaking tub and as well as a full shower. Step inside to discover Upgrades throughout, soaring cathedral ceilings, elegant crown molding, upgraded trim, granite and marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and an open-concept design filled with natural light. Beautiful tile flooring flows throughout the main living areas and extends into the enclosed north-facing lanai, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The spacious kitchen is beautifully appointed with granite countertops, abundant solid wood cabinetry, and overlooks the living and dining areas, making it the perfect gathering place for entertaining family and friends. Enjoy Florida living year-round from the enclosed north-facing lanai, complete with adjustable glass and screened panels. The private backyard backs to trees with no rear neighbors and offers plenty of room to design and build the custom pool of your dreams. Completing this exceptional property is a rare three-car garage—an uncommon and highly sought-after feature within Harbor Hills—providing generous space for vehicles, golf carts, hobbies, and storage. Residents of Harbor Hills enjoy a premier gated lifestyle with optional country club membership offering championship golf, tennis, pickleball, a fitness center, resort-style pool, clubhouse dining and social activities. The community also features a private marina with access to Lake Griffin and the renowned Harris Chain of Lakes, making it one of Central Florida most desirable destinations for both golf and boating enthusiasts. This exceptional home offers the perfect combination of luxury, privacy, flexible living space, and an outstanding community lifestyle.

5331 Grove Manor, Lady Lake

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