Located on one of the top-ranked golf courses in Washington state, this craftsman-style home in the gated Canterwood neighborhood is a beauty both inside and out. Downstairs features vaulted ceilings, maple hardwood floors, a formal living room and dining room, upgraded kitchen, great room, home office, and a guest suite with 3/4 bathroom.

Take in verdant forest views from the upstairs primary suite, as well as plenty of natural light provided by windows and a skylight in the primary bathroom. Three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the upper floor. Updates over the years include all new hardware on doors and kitchen cabinets, upgraded faucets in the kitchen and bathroom, and a new pedestal sink in the guest bathroom. Most recent improvements consist of a new dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, microwave, garbage disposal, and water heater; air conditioning; updated lighting fixtures throughout the entire house; all new carpeting; a paint refresh in some of the rooms as well as on the front entrance and garage doors; upgraded sprinkler system; and new rain gutters, skylights, and Landmark PRO lifetime warranty roof.

Set on half of an acre, this peaceful retreat highlights master gardener landscaping and a backyard with an open brick patio, well-manicured lawn area, waterfall and pond, and groomed trails in the wooded area beyond. Enjoy open views of the golf course among the meandering neighborhood roads and lush surroundings. Get to know other Canterwood residents through the friendly country club community, which includes a dining room, fitness center, covered tennis and pickleball courts, swimming pool, social events, and activities for all ages.

From this little piece of heaven it’s just minutes to local stores and highway access. St. Anthony Hospital and the Franciscan Medical Clinic are only a block away, and several shopping centers less than three miles distant provide a wide array of stores and amenities such as Costco, Home Depot, Albertsons, Target, and Walgreens. Purdy Elementary School, Harbor Ridge Middle School, and Peninsula High School are all within an eight-minute drive and also provide bus pick ups and drop offs at the Canterwood residents’ gate. Less than ten minutes away is downtown Gig Harbor, where you can experience the unique shops, restaurants, and historical sites of the waterfront. The surrounding area offers many opportunities as well to explore Washington’s beauty with attractions such as Sunrise Beach Park, which features an open meadow, picnic areas, walking trails, a popular scuba diving spot off the beach, and views of Mt. Rainier and Puget Sound; hiking at Banner Forest; Anderson Point Park, with beach access and views of the Colvos Passage and Vashon Island; beach access and waterfront area at the Purdy Sand Spit; McCormick Forest Park, with trails for walking and horseback riding; Sehmel Homestead Park, complete with 98 acres of sports fields and tennis courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, walking and riding trails, wetlands, and gardens; the 6-mile Cushman Trail for walking or biking; Crescent Valley Lavender Farm, a you-cut farm with seven varieties of lavender; and the Olalla Bay Market and Landing, where locals have gathered since 1884.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see this lovely home in a beautiful neighborhood. Start living your best life right here in Gig Harbor!