25936 SAN RAFAEL CT Howey In The Hills, FL 34737

PARADISE FOUND in the beautiful Sunshine State of Florida! The Majestic “OLD WORLD ELEGANCE” of the MISSION INN RESORT & CLUB awaits you in the rolling hills & majestic lakes of central Florida. Shimmering ponds, waterfalls, walking trails & rock wall bridges accent the lush landscaped 1100-acre resort. Just 35 min to Orlando shopping/attractions, 15 min to Mount Dora festivals/antique shopping & 5 min to Marina Del Rey on Little Lake Harris. Mission Inn features the best causal/fine dining in central Florida. La Hacienda for breakfast, Nickers for lunch, El Conquistador fine dining, La Margarita casual, or the poolside La Chiquita Cabana outdoor grill. The sumptuous Saturday night buffets & Sunday brunches every week are famous. Never get bored with the activities for all age groups. Two Award Winning championship 18-hole golf courses feature the El Campeon 100+ year old course with 85" elevations & the majestic Las Colinas golf course are the crown jewels of Florida. Enjoy tennis on the six Har-Tru (clay) or the two Laykold courts. Trap & Skeet shooting, heated pool, game room, work out facility, pickle ball, shuffleboard, boat rentals on Little Lake Harris, members night every Thursday, ladies garden club, wine tasting, full-service spa & many more fun activities. Your life here will be full of fun & relaxation! This small quaint GATED GOLF community nestled around the LAS COLINAS GOLF COURSE features beautiful ponds, sidewalks shaded by mature trees, park benches, underground utilities, decorative ambient streetlights, professional landscaped shared areas, old world rock bridge & all within golf cart/walking distance to amenities. Residents enjoy walking their pets throughout the neighborhood as they stop to chat with neighbors. This lifestyle beckons you to this lovely 2042 SF Spanish Mediterranean Villa single family residence with 3B/2B located on the 9th tee & 18th fairway & pond. No worries, golfers will never be in your backyard because the fairway is on the other side of a majestic pond that hosts birds & wildlife for your enjoyment throughout the year. As you enter the foyer, you will be immediately drawn to the stunning view of the shimmering pond & lush golf course. The home is an open floor plan which combines the foyer, dining, family, kitchen & breakfast nook. You will love the 12’ tray ceilings, decorative niches, tile/hardwood floors. Cooking will be a delight in this kitchen which offers views of the pond, lots of granite countertop space, breakfast bar for additional seating, Kitchen Aid appliances (2016), self-cleaning double oven electric range with smooth cooktop, French Door 25.2 cubic foot Refrigerator/Freezer with ice maker & dishwasher. The breakfast nook features a mitered glass window for stunning panoramic views of the pond & golf course. The Formal Dining room has plenty of room for entertaining & features a tray ceiling, butler’s pantry & designer chandelier. Master bedroom features 10’ ceilings, hickory hardwood floors, triple large arched windows for magnificent views & walk in closets. Master bath has walk in shower, jetted tub & separate double vanities. Custom window treatments throughout. The covered/screen-in patio is 26’ X 14’ & is perfect for entertaining/relaxing. The 50-gallon natural gas water heater (2021) Heat/AC (2017) With the low inventory, now is the time to purchase. Don’t wait to retire, enjoy life now! Membership required.