18820 Bayview Road NW, Vaughn, WA 98394 | $677,500

Located on almost half an acre, this 2,608 square-foot home offers water views and the very best of life in the Pacific Northwest. Walk in to fresh neutral walls and crisp trim, warm hardwood floors, and lots of windows providing an abundance of natural light. Enjoy cooking in the large kitchen with plenty of counter space for food prep, lots of cabinets for storage, and room for a breakfast nook as well. Host summer parties on the expansive back deck, or just sit and soak up the sunshine while you take in the surrounding natural beauty. The main floor is completed by an open-concept living room and dining area, two spacious bedrooms, and a full bathroom. Downstairs the daylight basement provides additional living space with a sitting room, bathroom, combination laundry and storage room, a bonus room perfect for a home gym or office, and two bedrooms, one with a fireplace and built-in book shelves. With a nicely cleared lot there is a large lawn, a brick patio area, room for RV parking, and a detached garage that could be used for a workshop, storage, or additional parking.

Town and everyday conveniences are a short trip from this lovely piece of property. Vaughn Elementary School is just a mile away, Key Peninsula Middle School is a 10-minute drive, and Peninsula High School is within 15 miles. A shopping center three miles away offers a grocery store, restaurants, and other amenities such as health centers, a post office, library, and plant nursery. Additional options for shopping can be found in the greater vicinity, and the neighboring towns of Belfair, Purdy, and Port Orchard are all within 18 miles and can be reached in half an hour or less.

There is also plenty of Washington’s beauty to explore in the surrounding area. Enjoy the unique shops, restaurants, and historical sites of downtown Gig Harbor. Hike, bike, camp, 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.