Lakeside or Countryside? Why choose when you can have them both! Situated on 4 1/2 acres, this 4 bed and 2 bath home comes with a 1½ car detached garage and a 1,500 sq ft shop with radiant heat and separate meter. You'll also find a wood shed, a garden shed and horse stalls. The metal roofs and gutters were recently updated in 2021, ensuring years of worry-free maintenance. Step inside to a spacious, open layout design where the kitchen, dining, and living areas flow seamlessly together. The main living space opens to a balcony overlooking the lakeside, featuring a fireplace surrounded by large windows that frame the stunning water views. The main level offers a unique tree house experience with views through majestic blue spruce trees toward the sparkling water. The recently updated kitchen is perfect for entertaining and daily living, while the basement stacks an additional 220 sq ft expansion. The lakeside lifestyle amenities are truly unmatched. With two buildable lots, there's incredible potential for expansion. Enjoy private lake access for canoeing, boating, and water activities right from your backyard. The free swimming beach on the west side near the lake hall provides perfect summer recreation, while the 3½ mile road around the lake offers scenic daily walks and exercise. You will love the regular visits from cardinals, blue jays, eagles, and hummingbirds. Additional lake amenities include a lake office with fishing supplies, shower house facilities, and access to Marion County Park and Lake events and festivals throughout the year. This property is perfect for rural living enthusiasts seeking peace and tranquility, animal lovers with the ideal setup for horses and chickens, fishing and water sports fans with direct lake access and nature lovers who appreciate abundant wildlife and scenic beauty. Imagine waking up to the sound of birds chirping, enjoying your morning coffee while watching an eagle soar over the lake, and ending your day with a peaceful canoe ride as the sun sets behind the blue spruce trees.

Source: Wichita MLS, MLS#: 670613