Lake Jovita Estate Features Pool With Rock Grotto, Waterfall

DADE CITY, FL — Take in the tranquil lake views from this custom-built, lakefront, 7,557-square-foot pool home on more than half an acre in The Estates of Lake Jovita.

• Address: 12836 Ventana Ct, Dade City, Florida
• Price: $1,999,900
• Square Feet: 7557
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 5 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 2007

From the infinity pool with its rock grotto, 3,500 square feet of marble flooring and the interior elevator to the 16-inch solid-poured concrete exterior walls and beams and the 8-inch-thick solid concrete floors on the upper level and balconies, every part of this property was built with luxury and top-of-the-line construction in mind.

With five bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms, a sprawling kitchen and dining area, formal living room, 49- by 46-foot great room with a wet bar, in-law suite, home gym, three lakeview balconies, a sundeck, rock grotto with spa and a four-car garage, this home's floor plan provides plenty of space for entertaining.

The front doors open to the second-level foyer, featuring marble flooring and floor-to-ceiling views of the lake, pool and great room below. Just off the foyer is the 42- by 28-foot kitchen and dining area. Monogram luxury appliances are throughout the kitchen, including a built-in refrigerator, three wall ovens, a six-burner gas range top with griddle, stainless steel hood and warming drawer below, a built-in microwave, wine reserve, double-drawer refrigerator in the island and stainless steel dishwasher. Custom wood cabinetry with crown molding and solid 3/4-inch drawers, granite countertops and backsplash, two islands, a breakfast bar, marble flooring and 9- by 5-foot walk-in pantry complete the chef's kitchen.

The dining area is open to the kitchen and has access to one of the balconies overlooking the lake and pool. Double pocket doors off the dining area open to the living room, featuring a built-in entertainment center and French doors leading to the balcony.

A Jack-and-Jill bathroom off the living room leads to one of three guest bedrooms on this floor, each with a full bathroom. Double doors open to the grand owner's suite where you can relax on the private balcony or refresh in the en suite featuring a steam shower, walk-through shower, a jetted tub, central island with his-and-hers sinks, full-wall vanity, tankless toilet, bidet and 7 - by 22-foot walk-in closet.

Take the elevator or one of the two staircases down to the first level great room. With soaring ceilings, marble flooring, paneled columns, a double-sided gas fireplace, custom, built-in entertainment center, wet bar, half bath and three sets of sliding glass doors that open to the pool deck and provide lake views.

Also on this level is a home gym, access to the four-car garage and the in-law suite, complete with a kitchenette, living room, bedroom and full bathroom with pool access.

Overlooking Fingerbowl Lake, the backyard oasis features a two-story grotto waterfall that spills over into the Pebble Tec, infinity-edge pool. Relax beneath the waterfall in the resort-style spa. There is plenty of yard space and lush, mature landscaping beyond the pool and patio, as well as a private floating dock for fishing and motorless boat launching.

Amenities at Lake Jovita include a community park, playground, dog park, pickleball and basketball courts and an optional membership package with access to two 18-hole golf courses, pristine practice facilities, world-class Har-Tru clay tennis courts, Junior Olympic-size swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and clubhouse.

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