217 Apache Drive, Shickshinny, PA 18655

Property Description

HIDDEN GEM LAKEFRONT mid-century modern home offers timeless design complete with your own dock on the totally private, Shickshinny Lake. Enjoy all that this lake has to offer-powerboating, water skiing, kayaking, swimming, excellent fishing in our well stocked lake. This inviting and cozy home features three spacious bedrooms, along with 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage, finished lower level, hot tub. Stunning lake views abound where you can enjoy the sunshine or unforgettable sunsets or watch the ducks or boats from either the upper deck, lower patio area or relax and unwind on the beautiful trex pergola, or under the willow tree where endless lake days await. The main floor showcases wood and LVP floors with beautiful lake views, complemented by abundant closet and storage space. If you love to cook, let’s begin with the heart of the home, the kitchen that has been beautifully updated and designed to be used. Stainless steel appliances, dual fuel range and brand new microhood with 400 cfm for strong exhaust. Also, an additional exhaust system has been installed to keep cooking odors at bay. Lots of cabinet space and many drawers that make organizing a cinch. The lazy Suzan’s in both corners, uppers and base cabinets allow easy access to utilize these often-wasted spaces. Many pull outs also make for ease of storage. Gorgeous granite countertops (not your common entry level granite), tiled backsplash, and a center island that houses more drawers and a nook to tuck away the trash and is the perfect spot for holiday baking. Recessed lighting (with color changing lights) along with a center ceiling fan. Opens to dining area with many custom-made features. A decorative wall accent that boasts artificial glowing flames and customizable changing-colored lights and a small, functional heater. The base cabinet below is an added and useful touch. Also, custom made is the intriguing light fixture and clock, both made out of oars. Large living room with enough windows to watch the lake activity from indoors or go out the center door to the upper deck. Trex deck is large enough for outdoor furniture and is the perfect spot for the gas grill so you can grill while enjoying happy hour. 3 bedrooms, one very large with Jack/Jill closets. This bedroom has a door to the attic, which is another excellent storage area for those Christmas items. Upstairs bathroom has larger, walk in shower and a large linen closet. The hallway boasts an additional storage closet. Downstairs boasts a finished, wall to wall carpeted walk-out lower level with gas fireplace (perfect for a party sized game room). Full bathroom and laundry area. Large back yard for your 4-legged friends, every member of the family has their own favorite corner here. With a finished walk-out lower level (perfect for a party sized game room) and a dedicated yard for your 4 legged friends, every member of the family has their own favorite corner here. The ample two-car garage, offers more storage for all your lake gear and the additional built-in shed can house all your gardening supplies. Some mature landscaping completes this truly fantastic and very livable lake haven. Yearly contributions suggested of $200 per year from homeowners keep the lake stocked and weeded. From the moment you arrive, you'll sense how much this lakefront gem has been loved and maintained. Perfectly nestled in the peaceful yet vibrant community of Shickshinny Lake, this isn’t just a house, it's a retreat from the world. Lovingly cared for and ready to embrace it's next chapter with you! You'll feel a world away yet you're close to major interstates, this is the perfect place-private and tranquil, yet never out of reach. There are only a limited number of homes in this hidden gem community, and they rarely come on the market. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a true lakefront retreat!

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