TAKE A JOURNEY INSIDE THE MOTE-MORRIS HOUSE...

The Front room, just to the left of the foyer, is the formal parlor.The main stairway is L-shaped and leads to the three bedrooms on the second floor.The doorway from the parlorleads to the music room,which had been the family parlor.A small hallway leads from the music room to the dining room,which can also be accessed from the front foyer.The glass case in the hallway servesas a display for artifacts discovered during an archaeological dig performed and students from Oak Park Middle School shortly after the house was moved in 1990.A pantry fron the dining room leads to the kitchen,which has been modernized over the years.There is also a Bathroom off the music room.

Orginally,the second floor had three bedrooms,plus a nursery and servant's room to the rear of the home.The servant's room also had a back stairway that led to the kitchen and the first floor.The main bedroom had been the one on the west side of the house.The nursey could be reached from the main bedroom and the east bedroom.The second-floor study at the base of the tower,could also reach from the main bedroom and also the front bedroom.That study has been turned into a bathroom and the servant's room is now a nursery.


Research info.
http://www.leesburgflorida.gov/history/mote_morris.aspx

Mote-Morris House One of the Many Historical attractions here in Lake County

Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Yalaha Golf Courses and/or Museums, including the Old Lake County Courthouse (Florida), Mote-Morris House, El Campeon Course at Mission Inn Golf & Tennis Resort, Leesburg Heritage Museum and Village Green Golf Course.

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Mote-Morris House is one of Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources

MORRIS HOUSE
. 1021 N. Main St. 1892. Frame Vernacular. 2 stories, clapboarding and shingle siding, full-width 1-story entrance porch, slender turret. E.H. Mote, from Washington, D.C., was an early developer and hotel owner in the city. Private. N
Research:
http://www.flheritage.com/facts/reports/places/index.cfm?fuseaction=ListAreas&county=Lake#671

This historic house is for public meetings, receptions, weddings, etc

Ratings

", An Eventective User from Wisconsin

Our wedding service was out in gazebo, it is in a beautiful setting with all the old water oak trees. You can have a small service out there or a large service. The gazebo is quite large. Our reception afterwards was in the house itself. Our party had 28 people and for seating, it was perfect. We had a cocktail hour on the wrap around porch that could not have worked out better. We rented round pub tables for this. The house itself is so beautiful. It is clean, the staff is awesome, the grounds were impeccable. We received so many compliments on our choice of venue. We clearly found a gem! 3/19/2012 tracylewismoore from Leesburg, Florida Mote Morris house was the perfect place to hold our gorgeous wedding reception - I would definitely recommend it as an outdoor venue. The shade of the beautiful oak trees made our warm May day a little bit breezier. I also used the upstairs bedroom and bath area for myself and my bridesmaids to get ready - it easily accomodated our large bridal party. Would have loved to see some more improvements on the property itself (pressure washing certain areas for instance). Be aware that what is included in the rental of the house and property is just that - just house and just property with no extras (we were made aware of this beforehand by the City). Overall I am exceptionally happy with our experience using MMH as a reception venue. 6/30/2011 Event Space Supported Layouts and Capacities

*Reception
Capacity: 30 People

Amenities Air Conditioned

Features Atmosphere/Decor: The Mote-Morris House built in 1892 is a fine example of Queen Anne Victorian architecture. It is an interesting combination of styles, including its four-story turret, and two-story bay. It has had only minor changes in its history. Special Features: Formal parlor; formal dining room; a bridal room; and black wrought iron fencing; 2 acres of beautiful botanical gardens; a large gazebo w/electricity, ceiling fan and lighting; 40' oak trees; a large restroom facility, separate from the house. Amenities & Features

Amenities Access to Electricity Air Conditioned Handicapped Accessible Historic Landmark/Registry Outdoor Function Area Outside Catering Allowed Rest Room Facilities

Features Acreage: 2 Credit Cards Accepted: Visa Mastercard Facility Location Setting: The house sits on 2 acres of beautiful botanical gardens with 40’ oak trees with black wrought iron fencing. Max Number of People for an Event: 30 Number of Event/Function Spaces: 2 Parking: Parking Open Lot On-site Year Built: 1892



Picture of the House when they moved to Magnolia

Open For FREE Tours

2nd Saturday of Each Month from 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Hosted by Glorianne Fahs and Ronsheika Cuyler
 You also can rent the Mote- Morris House for special occasions such as Wedding events, Baby showers and more...

Contact Info.: 
 352-315-1800
ask for Glorianne Fahs