16714 Olson Drive NW, Vaughn, WA 98329 | $885,000
Set on a total of 10 acres, this charming place on the Key Peninsula is an explorer’s dream come true! Meander along gravel walking paths, leading to wooden signposts marking “Matt’s Log,” “Coyote Gulch,” the “Fort Wilderness” playhouse, and more. Several wooden footbridges cross over a stream running through the property, and there is even a built-in swimming hole complete with a fountain and dock for jumping off of. An abandoned “mine,” old machinery parts and equipment, mine railway tracks, and other paraphernalia around the premises lend touches of the old west and the gold rush days. Other highlights on the property include a garden area; multiple sections of lawn; a picnic table with awning; wishing well; a variety of rhododendrons, evergreens, and other foliage; 2-car garage attached to the house; and a separate 3-car garage ideal for vehicles, machinery, a shop, or more.
The ranch-style home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an office. A spacious main living area features an open sitting and dining room, accent wall with fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and wood-burning stove, and plenty of windows let in an abundance of natural light. There is ample cabinet and counter space in the kitchen, and a deck off the back of the house provides a wonderful place to enjoy the sunshine. In addition to the home’s 2,400 square feet there is also a partially finished daylight basement with 2 flex rooms, fireplace, and the beginnings of a kitchen and bathroom, supplying a perfect opportunity to expand living space or add a guest unit.
Everyday conveniences are just a short trip from this enchanting piece of property. A shopping center three minutes down the road offers a food market, several restaurants, and other amenities such as a health center, post office, and library. Vaughn Elementary School is only a half mile away, Key Peninsula Middle School is a 7-minute drive, and Peninsula High School can be reached in 15 minutes. Downtown Gig Harbor and the nearby towns of Purdy, Port Orchard, and Olalla are all within a half-hour drive.
There is 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, 9-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 3 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.
You do not want to miss this delightful property! Come take a look, and start making the most of all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
