Windermere, FL · Single Family Residence
9601 Ambleside Dr
Active · MLS MFRO6447280 · Listed by CENTURY 21 CARIOTI · 407-573-2121.
THE SETTING, AND THE DETAILS
A closer look.
Virtually Staged. Move in. Reimagine. Or build new. Welcome to the Lake Down Shores lifestyle, where one-acre homesites and private community access to the Windermere Chain of Lakes offer a special opportunity. Set on a beautiful corner lot just a few homes from the lake, 9601 Ambleside Drive offers something increasingly difficult to find: a move-in-ready home today, an exceptional amount of land, and the flexibility to imagine something entirely different for the future. Situated on a full, flat acre, the property offers a generous front yard while still leaving an enormous backyard with incredible possibilities. Offering more than 3,000 square feet of single-story living, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and garage parking for four vehicles, the home has been refreshed with a roof replaced in 2021, one of two HVAC systems replaced in 2022, new interior and exterior paint, lighting and fixtures, updated bathrooms, new door hardware, new front door, new carpet in many rooms, plumbing updates, new water softener, and new water heater. Generously sized rooms and an interconnected floor plan make this a wonderful home for entertaining. Wood flooring complements the main gathering areas, while expansive near-floor-to-ceiling windows and Solatubes bring in abundant natural light. The family room connects to the kitchen and air-conditioned Florida room, which features casement windows and plantation shutters. Updated in 2020, the kitchen features abundant cabinetry with wood pull-out drawers, a large island, quartz countertops, stainless-steel Samsung and LG appliances, and a glass-top convection range. The spacious primary suite features an ensuite bath and walk-in closet, plus French doors leading to a flexible bonus room ideal for a home office, nursery, or sitting room. Three additional bedrooms are also generously sized, and a large laundry room provides additional storage. What truly distinguishes this property is the opportunity it presents. Enjoy the beautifully refreshed residence today, reimagine the existing home through a comprehensive transformation, or create an entirely new custom residence on this exceptional one-acre homesite. Additional features include a 2-car attached garage plus a separate 2-car detached garage, dedicated irrigation well, and septic system pumped in April 2026. Lake Down Shores residents enjoy access to the community’s private HOA boat ramp onto the Windermere Chain of Lakes. The seller, an experienced luxury home builder, has already developed concepts specifically for the property, including plans for both a complete renovation of the existing residence and new construction. These concepts offer a compelling vision of what this remarkable homesite could become while letting the next owner choose the path that best reflects their lifestyle. Conceptual plans are available for review and are presented for inspiration only; future improvements and construction are subject to applicable governmental and HOA approvals. To experience the builder’s design aesthetic, finishes, and portfolio of completed residences, please ask to view Web Link 1.
The details that help you decide.
Details supplied with the listing. Information that was not provided is marked below.
Home essentials
- Price per square foot
- $384
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Heated living area
- 3018
- Lot size (acres)
- 1
- Lot size (sq ft)
- 43624
- Year built
- 1975
- Property type
- Residential
- Property style
- Custom, Florida, Ranch
Interior & rooms
- Interior features
- Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Additional rooms
- Attic,Den/Library/Office,Family Room,Florida Room,Formal Dining Room Separate,Formal Living Room Separate,Inside Utility
Land, water & community
- Waterfront
- No
- Waterfront type
- Not provided
- Water body / lake name
- LAKE DOWN
- Water view
- Not provided
- Dock
- Not provided
- Dock features
- Not provided
- Other views
- City
- Lot features
- Cleared, Corner Lot, Level, Near Golf Course, Rectangle, Paved, Unincorporated
- Exterior features
- Private Mailbox, Sidewalk
- Community amenities
- Deed Restrictions
- Zoning
- R-CE
- Current use
- Not provided
- Horse amenities
- Not provided
- Fencing
- Not provided
- Other structures
- Other
Pool, parking & systems
- Private pool
- No
- Pool features
- Not provided
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage spaces
- 4
- Carport
- No
- Carport spaces
- Not provided
- Parking features
- Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad, Garage
- Fireplace
- No
- Fireplace features
- Not provided
- Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Water supply
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Public, Sprinkler Well
Construction
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Membrane, Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
Location & schools
- City
- WINDERMERE
- Subdivision
- LAKE DOWN SHORES REP
- County
- Orange
- ZIP code
- 34786
- Elementary school
- Thornebrooke Elem
- Middle school
- Gotha Middle
- High school
- Olympia High
Association, taxes & listing
- HOA / association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $100
- Fee frequency
- Annually
- Included services
- Not provided
- Association amenities
- Not provided
- Additional association fee
- Not provided
- Additional fee frequency
- Not provided
- Condo fee
- Not provided
- Condo fee frequency
- Not provided
- Annual property taxes
- $4,829.88
- Tax year
- 2025
- Other annual assessments
- Not provided
- CDD
- No
- Listing status
- Active
- Days on market
- 18
- Listing broker
- CENTURY 21 CARIOTI
- MLS number
- MFRO6447280
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Listed by CENTURY 21 CARIOTI · MLS MFRO6447280
Source: mfrmls · Listing updated 2026-11-08 20:06:32 UTC.
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