Set high within the Village of Cortona, Lot 12A offers a rare opportunity to create a custom residence in one of Bella Collina’s most elevated and memorable settings. Spanning . 45 acres, this hilltop homesite invites a design that is both architecturally striking and tailored to the way you live. The southeast-facing backyard is beautifully oriented for morning light and provides an ideal setting for a private pool, covered outdoor living, landscaped courtyards, and expansive entertaining spaces. A thoughtfully designed multi-level home may also take advantage of the natural elevation and surrounding views, creating a retreat that feels both private and connected to the landscape. The Village of Cortona is known for its dramatic topography, distinctive architecture, and exceptional sense of place. From this coveted enclave, residents enjoy access to Bella Collina’s championship golf course designed by Sir Nick Faldo, full-service spa, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, resort-style pool, and clubhouse dining. Partner with one of Bella Collina’s featured custom builders to bring your vision to life in this extraordinary hilltop location. Developer will defer the $40,000 Sports Membership Deposit at closing, adding meaningful value for the future homeowner.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.45 acresLot Size
$1,611,111Price/Acres
$1,052/moHOA Dues
Listed by Dawn Roffey• BELLA COLLINA REAL ESTATE CO
Bella Collina, located between Lake Apopka and the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead, is a gated and golf-centric Montverde neighborhood with a Tuscan-inspired clubhouse and rolling hilltop views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Bella Collina Clubhouse on Cavallo Drive, where the stone-arched entry, terrace dining, and golf activity set a resort-like rhythm. Architecture leans Mediterranean, with tile roofs, courtyards, and long-driveway estates arranged along curving, elevation-changing streets. The Sir Nick Faldo-designed course shapes daily scenery, with fairways and lakes defining many sightlines. A private spa and fitness complex adds a polished, retreat-oriented routine. Outside the gates, Montverde’s small-town grid and lakefront edges keep the setting distinctly Central Florida.
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Interior features
Wooded vegetation on the parcel
Exterior features
Buildable, level lot near a golf course
Oversized lot with curbs and sidewalks in the community
Fenced (Other)
Access to community boat ramp and fishing pier on Lake Siena
Fishing pier and lake activities (skiing allowed on Lake Siena)
Home design
Land parcel (Property type: Land)
Faces northwest
Parking
Private road frontage with asphalt surface
Private maintained road
Security
Gated community with 24-hour guard and community security
Construction
Approximately 0.45 acre (97 x 252 x 85)
Front footage about 97 feet
Utilities
Public water and sewer available and connected
Electricity, natural gas, cable, phone available
High-speed internet / broadband available
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HOA & community
HOA required; monthly HOA approximately $410
Quarterly association fee of about $1,230 (total annual HOA approximately $12,624)
Association amenities include clubhouse, pool, playground, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, racquetball, dog park, golf, private road maintenance, street lights, management, and vehicle restrictions
Pets allowed (cats and dogs) with breed restrictions
Other
Community features include deed restrictions and no Truck/RV/Motorcycle parking
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Vacant Land
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Lake County
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12-22-26-0509-000-01200
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
PUD
LAKE APOPKA BASIN OVERLAY DISTRICT
Planned Unit Development District
Planned Unit Developments Shall be allowed in all Land Use classifications. It is the purpose and intent of this Section to establish a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district in effort to:Exercise greater ingenuity and imagination in the planning and Development of Tracts of Land under unified control than generally is possible under these regulations; Allow a diversification of uses, Structures, and Open Space in a manner compatible with both the surrounding, existing and approved Development of Land surrounding and abutting the PUD Site; Provide a means for Land to be used more effectively, and for utilization of smaller networks of utilities and Roads; Detail the natural amenities of Land encouraging scenic and functional Open Space within the PUD; Provide for the reasonable protection of Designated Species of plants and animals; Ensure that Development will occur according to limitation of use, design, Density, and phasing stipulated on an approved Development Plan; and Provide reasonable assurance of approval of a PUD application before a Developer expends complete design monies, while providing the County with assurances that the PUD will be Developed according to approved specifications.
Zone overlays
Lake Apopka Basin Overlay District
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Montverde, FL • 34756
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96/ 100
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 15454 Apennine Way
$714,570
$10K under list price of $725K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $650K to $2.3M.