12104 118th Avenue NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98329 | $825,000
Originally built in 1980, this remodeled 2,345 square-foot home combines the best of country living with the conveniences of city life. There are four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, including a primary suite on the main floor with deck access. The kitchen and combination utility room and bathroom have been completely remodeled with Cambria quartz countertops, custom handmade wood molding and trim, unique designer porcelain tile, and mood lighting. Additional improvements include a rebuilt roof on the covered back porch as well as new cedar decks in the front of the house, fresh interior and exterior paint and new paint on the two barns, all new glass in the downstairs windows and new windows in the kitchen and upstairs, commercial washing machine and dryer, and brand new 50-year roof.
Established on almost 1.75 acres, there is plenty of room for horses and other farm animals. Over one acre of new fence was installed for the pastures and paddock, as well as multiple access gates for the pastures which can be used for animals or additional parking. Enjoy the beauty of the natural surroundings with large cedar and pine trees and a variety of fruit trees, including apple, peach, pear, and even a kiwi bush.
This lovely piece of property is just a short trip to shopping and other amenities. Distance to Minter Creek Elementary School is less than a mile, and Key Peninsula Middle School and Peninsula High School can be reached in less than 15 minutes. Several shopping centers within five miles provide a selection of grocery stores, restaurants, and other amenities such as health centers, post office, library, and plant nursery. Downtown Gig Harbor and neighboring Purdy, Port Orchard, and Olalla are all less than 20 miles away and can be reached in a half hour or less.
There is also plenty of Washington’s beauty to explore in the surrounding area. Hike, bike, camp, fish, and go shellfishing at Penrose Point State Park and Joemma Beach State Park. Haley State Park offers opportunities for multiple water sports, including paddleboarding, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, and swimming. Hike through the forest at 360 Trails and the Key Central Forest. Participate in community events throughout the year at the Key Peninsula Civic Center and Volunteer Park, which also features sports fields, picnic areas, a skateboard park, nine-hole disc golf course, and outside concert area. Access the beach on Carr Inlet and catch views of Mt. Rainier at Maple Hollow Park; go shellfishing at the North Bay Tidelands; enjoy the beach and waterfront area at the Purdy Sand Spit; explore the woodlands, wetlands, streams, and more than three miles of walking trails at the 224-acre Rocky Creek Conservation Area; and experience the variety of terrain at Taylor Bay, with 39 acres of forest, wetlands, creeks, marshes, and open meadows.
Come see this house today! It truly offers the best of Gig Harbor and the surrounding areas, from community and convenience to the views and tranquility of the exceptional Pacific Northwest landscape.
