4709 131st Street Court NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 | $1,720,000
This stately 3,519 square-foot French country manor house in the gated Canterwood development offers quiet and peaceful living while still being close to the convenience of Gig Harbor shopping and attractions. The spacious entryway, separate living and dining rooms, and vaulted ceilings add a touch of formality while the family room and breakfast nook off of the kitchen provide a more casual atmosphere. Full-length windows furnish an abundance of natural light as well as verdant views of the scenery outside. A primary suite on the main floor highlights a two-way fireplace, expansive spa-grade bathroom, walk-in closet, and French doors that open onto a balcony. Upstairs there are two additional bedrooms as well as a large bonus room with skylights and built-in shelving. Other features include an office, wet bar off the kitchen, laundry room with sink and plenty of cabinets, three-car garage, and a basement ideal for a workshop or extra storage space. Recent improvements consist of updated kitchen and bathrooms, new light fixtures, fresh paint, composition shingle roof, and a new furnace and tankless hot water heater. With almost half an acre of property, the backyard patio and grass area provide a perfect place to take in the tranquility of the beautiful surrounding landscape.
Located on one of the top-ranked golf courses in Washington state, enjoy open views among the meandering neighborhood roads and lush surroundings. Get to know other Canterwood residents through the friendly country club community, which features a dining room, fitness center, covered tennis and pickleball courts, swimming pool, equestrian riding club, social events, and activities for all ages.
From this picturesque neighborhood 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 within three miles meet everyday needs with stores such as Costco, Home Depot, Albertsons, Target, and Walgreens. For a wider array of shops and amenities, including Harbor Greens, Metropolitan Market, Fred Meyer, Safeway, Ace Hardware, Rite Aid, Kohl’s, Michael’s, and HomeGoods, uptown Gig Harbor is just over 10 minutes away. Purdy Elementary School, Harbor Ridge Middle School, and Peninsula High School are all within an 8-minute drive and provide bus pick ups and drop offs at the Canterwood residents’ gate.
The surrounding area offers so many opportunities to explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy the unique shops, restaurants, and historical sites of the downtown Gig Harbor waterfront, which is just over five miles away. Walking and hiking trails are plentiful at McCormick Forest Park, Banner Forest, and the Cushman Trail. Access the beach from the Purdy Sand Spit, Kopachuck State Park, Sunrise Beach Park, and Anderson Point Park. Go fishing at Crescent Lake and Wollochet Bay Estuary. Other nearby attractions include Sehmel Homestead Park, complete with 98 acres of sports fields and tennis courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, walking and riding trails, wetlands, and gardens; Crescent Valley Lavender Farm, a you-cut farm with seven varieties of lavender; and the Island View Market and Public House, a gathering place for families and locals since the 1950s.
This beautiful house has so much to offer with the very best of Gig Harbor and the surrounding area. Come see it today!
