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8315 LILLY LAKE ROAD, Melrose, FL
Facts & features
Why you’ll love it
- Waterfront
- Pool
- In-law suite
- Hot tub
- Game room
Where Lake Life Meets Country Comfort! Imagine waking up beneath a canopy of mature oaks, spending your afternoons beside the pool, and ending the day with the peaceful beauty of private Lake Opal just beyond your door. Welcome to a truly special Melrose retreat—an expansive 4,425-square-foot brick home nestled on 1.69 acres of picturesque lakefront property. Designed for both comfortable everyday living and unforgettable gatherings, this six-bedroom, four-bath home offers the space, flexibility, and setting today's buyers are looking for. Inside, the heart of the home is the generous kitchen and inviting family spaces, where gatherings naturally become the centerpiece of everyday life. A spacious family room flows into a dedicated game room, complete with a pool table and built-in ping-pong table—creating an ideal setting for holidays, weekend guests, or simply enjoying time together. Need room for everyone? You have it. The home includes six bedrooms, the in-law suite features its own private entrance—perfect for extended family, guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office arrangement. One bedroom offers excellent flexibility as a dedicated office, study, or creative space. Storage is anything but an afterthought. A huge pantry/storage area, large laundry room with built-in drop zone and ironing board, plus additional storage beneath the pool deck provide practical solutions for everything from everyday organization to outdoor equipment. And then there is the lifestyle. Step outside and enjoy your own private oasis with a pool, hot tub, lake views, fenced yard, dog run, RV hookup, and oversized parking. Mature trees provide shade and privacy while Lake Opal creates a beautiful backdrop for quiet mornings, weekend recreation, fishing, swimming, and sunset gatherings. Sit on the pool deck and watch the wildlife frolicking in the back yard! With a metal roof, brick exterior, private well and septic system, this property combines enduring construction with the relaxed appeal of lake-country living. Located in the Melrose/Keystone Heights area, the property offers a peaceful retreat while remaining conveniently positioned for access to Gainesville, Ocala, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville. More Than a Home—It's a Place to Gather, Unwind & Make Memories. Whether you're looking for a spacious primary residence, a multigenerational home, a private lake retreat, or simply a property where family and friends can come together, 8315 Lilly Lake Road, Melrose offers an uncommon combination of space, privacy, recreation, and waterfront living. Come experience Lake Opal living for yourself. New Drain Field added Sept 2026, final inspection paperwork to be added to the Disclosures as soon as it is received. Also, some fresh paint is occurring. All Dragons are excluded from the sell.
Listings courtesy of CLASSIC PROPERTIES OF NORTH FLORIDA as distributed by MLS GRID.
Listed by: Carolyn Quinones • carolynqc21@aol.com • CLASSIC PROPERTIES OF NORTH FLORIDA
Co-listed by: CLASSIC PROPERTIES OF NORTH FLORIDA
Source: Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: GC541579
Based on info available as of Nov 13, 2026 at 12:33 PM EST.
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Affordability
$4,626/mo
- Mortgage$4,121
- Property tax$505
- HOA fee
- Homeowners insurance
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Flood & climate risk
FEMA Flood Zone X
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area — flood insurance is usually optional but still worth considering.
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Nov 13, 2026 at 12:33pm EST. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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