344 CRYSTAL LAKE DR

About this home

Virtually Staged. Experience historic Clermont charm, modern updates, lake access and views, a private pool, solar savings & an exceptional downtown location in this renovated 1925 Craftsman home. Offering 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths & approx. 2,381 sq ft on a .31-acre lot, this one-of-a-kind property preserves its architectural character while providing modern conveniences. Original details include distinctive Craftsman front pillars, architectural arches, solid wood doors, crystal & marble doorknobs, 12-inch baseboards, crown molding, original hardwood floors & a brick fireplace converted to gas. A glass-enclosed entry brings natural light & lake views into the living & dining spaces. The front sitting room features horizontal sliding windows overlooking Crystal Lake & the pool, a tongue-and-groove wood ceiling & double glass doors to the outdoor living area. The kitchen offers 10-foot ceilings, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a center island w/ seating, hardwood veneer flooring, motion-activated lighting & 3 large windows. The primary suite features 10-foot ceilings, original century-old hardwood flooring, oversized baseboards, crown molding, large windows w/ lake views & a private sitting room w/ panoramic sunrise views. Three closets, including 2 upgraded closet systems, provide generous storage. The primary bath has a large jetted tub, oversized shower, comfort-height fixtures, wainscoting & classic black-and-white tile. Bedroom 2 continues the home's original character w/ 12-foot ceilings, century-old hardwood floors, architectural trim & lake views. Bedrooms 3 & 4 have French doors opening toward the pool plus lake & pool views, offering flexible space for family, guests or work-from-home needs. Outdoor living features the approx. 15-by-25-foot screen-enclosed saltwater pool & expansive deck w/ dedicated dining, lounging & sun areas overlooking Crystal Lake. French doors from multiple rooms connect indoor & outdoor spaces for entertaining, poolside relaxation & Florida living. A separate lower level w/ its own exterior entrance adds approx. 220 sq ft, including office or guest space, built-in desks, a half bath & kitchenette area—ideal for a home office, studio, hobby room or private guest retreat. Extensive improvements include a new HVAC system & furnace (2023), replaced attic ductwork (2024), spray foam attic insulation (2024), whole-house water filtration system (2022) & roof replacement completed in phases (2019 & 2023). An approx. 11.97 kW solar system w/ 38 panels, installed in 2020, has historically provided substantial electric usage offset & is paid in full. Other improvements include a Craftsman-style carport addition, updated lower-level office, drainage & gutter improvements, window tinting, front steps & pergola, plus structural & soil stabilization improvements completed over multiple years. Enjoy beautiful Crystal Lake views just 0.4 miles from Historic Downtown Clermont & 0.3 miles from Clermont's Waterfront Park & trail system. Walk, bike or golf cart to downtown restaurants, local shops, breweries, farmers markets, festivals & community events, or head to the waterfront for recreation along the South Lake Trail & Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail system. South Lake Hospital is approx. 2.4 miles away, US 27 about 1 mile & the Florida Turnpike approx. 6 miles, w/ convenient access to Orlando & Central Florida.