Located along picturesque Lakeshore Drive in Eustis, this 2,691 sq ft single family residence combines Tudor style appeal with considerate upgrades. With 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, there’s ample space to stretch out in comfort. Inside, you’ll discover a traditional floor plan featuring a formal dining room, a large living room, and a covered balcony ideal for lake breezes. The standalone garage with coordinating brick façade enhances the home’s classic curb appeal. Perched on almost half an acre, the property provides seclusion as well as an open feel. Listed for $870,000, it’s a Florida twist on storybook life.

1. Tudor Front with Garage

From the quiet street, the house’s clear Tudor style architecture immediately stands out. Deep brickwork, dark wood accents, and steeply pitched rooflines create a sense of old world charm, and the lush landscaping provides a touch of Florida’s greenery. A brief flight of brick steps up to the front porch, which is nestled beneath a sharply pitched gable. Off to the side, the stand alone three car garage is a duplicate of the home’s design, providing a uniform look throughout the property. The spacious driveway curves nicely, providing the entire front yard with an open and welcoming appearance. It’s a beautiful combination of old world style and bright Southern living.

2. Where is Eustis?

Eustis, a quiet city in Central Florida, is a charming combination of small town character and lake living. Ringed by nature and only a short drive from Orlando, it’s a place where weekends might be anything from farmer’s markets to strolls around Lake Eustis. The town is close knit, the pace is relaxed, and the weather makes outdoor living nearly irresistible. For individuals who enjoy a more subdued way of life but not too removed from the activity, Eustis strikes just the right chord.

3. Main Floor layout

Big windows flood the living room with light, where a fireplace is the focal point for cozy nights. Steps away, the dining area opens onto a covered balcony, providing a pleasant transition from indoor dining to open air lounging. The kitchen features plenty of room to move around and store things, with convenient proximity to a laundry room that’s tucked away but still handy. Closets off the foyer keep the entrance area organized, and a compact powder bath is just around the corner. The stairway to the second level is placed for both privacy and convenience.

4. Upstairs layout

Upstairs, the master bedroom opens out with a warm fireplace and warm light from several windows. Two more bedrooms are right down the hall, with large closets and ample open room space to make your own. Two bathrooms one spacious and one small ensure mornings go smoothly. Closet space is nestled along the hallway for convenient access. At the center of it all, a central landing connects the rooms and opens to the staircase, balancing privacy and communal living in a casual floor plan.

5. Brick Tudor with Arched Windows

A blend of storybook charm and solid construction springs to life in this Tudor brick house. Arched windows span the front, introducing a gentle cadence to the solid lines of the exterior. Steep pitch and elaborate wood trimming provide the comfortable European cottage appeal, while the tall chimney suggests a warm fire within. Out back, there’s a petite patio area of white chairs that basks under a palm tree, awaiting morning coffee or evening conversation. Moss covered oaks and dense palms surround the house, grounding it in a definitively Southern environment that balances its old world allure.

6. Back View with Brick Detail

From this perspective, the character of the house is conveyed in understated layers the rich tapestry of red brown brick, black trimmed windows, and a steeply pitched roofline that adheres to the Tudor tradition. A looming palm stands guard by the entrance, rounding out the edges of the well coordinated plan and introducing an aura of tropical contrast. To one side, there is a charming outbuilding that echoes the house’s aesthetic with its half timbered appearance, leaving the entire configuration to feel considerately composed. You will catch sight of the curving brick arch over the side door and a bay window nestled in the corner, each contributing interest and depth. It is a peaceful, lived in scene one that presents itself as sincere and lasting.

7. Classic Living Room

Entering the living room feels like settling into a contemplative mix of tradition and comfort. Dark ceiling beams border the space with a touch of Tudor charm, while large picture windows invite the outdoors in, filling the room with soft natural light. The fireplace, surrounded by rich teal tile, becomes the room’s focal point, flanked by built in bookshelves and decorative stained glass windows that pick up the home’s period charm. The design encourages comfortable conversation, with tufted armchairs and a sleek sofa providing balance and coziness. Blue pops throughout the room, from throw pillows to blankets, pull the whole space together without dominating the scene.

8. Inviting Living Room

From this vantage point, the living room looks out exquisitely, inviting the eye through its light filled structure and into other rooms. Exposed beams in the ceiling impart warmth and rhythm, and the soft, neutral walls provide a soothing background. Plush tufted chairs and a bumpy sofa sit quietly with understated sophistication, and the coffee table’s sharp lines introduce a modern note. Natural light dapples in through several windows, quietly altering the mood at different times during the day. The space gracefully flows into the entryway and adjacent dining room, creating an organic sense of flow that both opens up and unites the space.

9. classic kitchen

Cool colored cabinetry creates a down to earth feel in this kitchen, as classic shaker doors combine with streamlined modern finishes. The pièce de resistance is the show stopping black range hood, which brings the eye to the deeply patterned tile backsplash adding a touch of old world glamour to counterbalance the otherwise crisp lines. There’s ample storage, keeping the space useful without comprising on style, and the layout provides for comfortable flow into the adjacent dining space. With between the ample countertop space, considerate lay out, and warm light seeping in from the windows, the kitchen appears to be an inviting combination of function and beauty.

10. Smart Small Kitchen

Cozied up along one wall of the space, kitchenette features clean lines and a crisp, white aesthetic that ties into the remainder of the space. Subway tile backsplash brings a hit of texture against the marble look countertop, while tiny cabinetry gets the job done without closing in. The deep sink and gooseneck faucet provide a contemporary touch, and a compact refrigerator tucks comfortably under the counter, making this arrangement perfect for a guest room or studio. Two windows let in streams of natural light that illuminate the kitchen and set off the warm colors of the dark wood floor continuing into the open living area.

11. Dining with Garden View

French doors swing wide to bring in the outside, making for a airy passageway between the dining room and covered patio just outside. Gentle natural light streams through big windows on two sides, highlighting the warm tones of the wood table and the feel of the light upholstered chairs. The chandelier above provides a rustic sophistication without overpowering the room, and the patterned rug adds a stabilizing touch on the floor. From the verdant outlook out through to the arcaded brick edge of the patio, the entire area feels warm and yet set into the countryside.

12. Eaves Bathroom Nook

A resourceful use of space, this quaint bathroom nestles conveniently beneath the roof slope, providing a combination of warmth and functionality. Cool gray subway tile encases the lower walls, providing texture and a gentle contrast to the clean white fixtures. The old fashioned sink and built in soap dish pay homage to the history of the house, and the clawfoot tub enjoys natural light from the three windows at the far end. Even the sloping ceiling, a design headache for many, adds character here to create a cozy, nearly attic like retreat.

13. Black and White Bath

Clean lines and classic contrast are beautifully combined in this black and white bathroom. The clean white tile is edged with a thin band of shiny black, providing just the right amount of drama without overwhelming the space. A big mirror bounces natural light from the window, making the room feel bright and open, while two sconces provide a warm glow in the evenings. Dark vanity with marble top brings a touch of sophistication, tempered by an injection of softness from the orchid vase. Hexagonal floor tiles in classic style complete the look with a vintage flair.

14. vintage bath

Nestled under a gently slanted ceiling, this attic bathroom has a storybook quality. The golden fern wallpaper brings in a hint of nature, warmth, and pattern to the intimate space without overwhelming. A small sink and vintage toilet simplify and streamline things, and the large soaking tub sweeps gently under the window. Light streams in through the glass, bathing the distinctive lines of the room and the leafy design on the walls. There’s a charming, old fashioned feel here like a secret nook that’s waiting to be found.

15. serene bedroom

There’s a serene sophistication in this bedroom, from the hardwood floors to the bursts of gold and navy piled atop the bed. A fireplace wedged between two doors brings a flicker of heat, quietly stabilizing the space with its timeless mantle and tiled surround. The ceiling fan above glows just enough to sparkle, while wall sconces and lamps instill a warm, ambient light. Two large windows allow in glimpses of green trees and water in the distance, creating a peaceful, almost retreat like atmosphere. It’s the sort of room that invites you to slow down and linger awhile.

16. Sunlit room

Natural light floods the space from four generously proportioned windows, allowing the room an unpretentious, open air feel. Dark stained hardwood floors contribute a rich, sophisticated feel beneath one’s feet, picking up only a subtle gleam to showcase their grain. A ceiling fan featuring a retro style light fixture above introduces a soft, muted light and an element of character. There is something serene about the way the treetops rise above the windows as if the outside world were leaning in, gently. The step up entryway in the corner gives the floor plan a little bit of personality, almost as if the room were saying, “Hey, let’s just pretend there might be something in here.”.

17. Arched Brick Sunroom

Sunrooms such as this are like a peaceful bridge between in and out. The brick walls, left exposed, have a history to them, tempered by the soft sweep of the arched window frames. Each pane provides a new slice of the landscape around oak trees covered in moss, a patch of grass, and a horizon that is just far enough away. Light pours into the room in the daytime, reflecting off the tile floor in a warm, dappled glow. It’s easy to imagine this as a favorite place for languid mornings, good reading, or just sitting back and watching the sky change.

18. Lakefront Brick Colonial

Hidden along the side of a broad swath of water, this brick house seems to belong to a less hectic time yet it stands assertively on a soft bend in the road, flanked by trees that appear to stand watch over it like old companions. The roofline is embellishing without braying, and the separate building is a replica of the same snug style, perhaps ideal for a studio or guest room. From above, the entire property appears to inhale in unison with the shore, sheltered by emerald canopies and open sky. There is a serenity here that does not seek notice it merely is.

Listing Agent – Roger Michaels @ R. Michaels Realty via realtor.com