THE CROWN JEWEL OF MOUNT DORA, "Chateau on the Lake," is well-known as one of the most spectacular lakefront estates in Mount Dora and Lake County. Walking distance from downtown Mount Dora, this exquisite French-country manor is located on beautiful Lake Dora, which is part of the 77,000-plus acre Harris Chain of Lakes. Custom-designed for the 1960s and 70s rock legend Rob Grill, lead singer of The Grass Roots, and his wife, Nancy. The home sits in a storybook setting nestled under the shade of two huge 200-year-old oak trees. The property was once called Twin Oaks, which was a historic cove and landing where the Chautauqua would tie up their boats in the 1800s. Leave your worries behind as you enter the secluded private property by driving under an old, historic wood railroad trestle, a popular subject for artists and photographers. Architecturally designed and built around the trees, the fairytale begins before you enter the home on a winding walkway leading to the castle-style arched wooden entry door with a speakeasy grill. Classic terra cotta chimney stacks, stone accents, round dormer windows and attention to detail add to the exterior ambiance. Upon entering, you will be delighted and amazed with the Brazilian cherry flooring and custom hand-milled woodwork, a tiered two-sided staircase with custom iron railings that ascends up to a widow's walk that wraps around the entire upstairs. The 25-foot stone Swedish fireplace is the centerpiece of the home and is open to the living room and enormous gourmet kitchen. The home boasts huge windows throughout to view the lake from all rooms and bring in lots of natural light. Your guests will never want to leave after admiring the lake views, taking a dip in the pool and spa, sunbathing on the deck, enjoying a casual boat ride to downtown for lunch, strolling the streets of Mount Dora and shopping. The private master suite will give you the feeling of being in your own little world. Tongue-and-groove vaulted ceiling, cozy fireplace, sitting areas and a Juliette balcony plus a huge master bath and closet with all the bells and whistles. At the end of the day, enjoy the sunset on the dock, perhaps a game of pool in the upstairs game room/bar before relaxing in your lakefront family room with another stone fireplace. NOW, IT’S TIME TO MAKE YOUR OWN MEMORIES!