5310 W Old Stump Drive NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 | $855,000

Originally built in 1996, this single-story 1,873 square-foot patio home offers convenient living and views of the beautiful Canterwood golf course among the meandering neighborhood roads and lush surroundings of a gated country club community. Walk in to spacious living areas, warm neutral walls, and large windows. Host family and friends in the remodeled kitchen with fresh white cupboards, granite countertops, and black accents. Enjoy a casual meal at the bar, or make it a more formal affair in the attached dining area which opens up to the living room with a cozy fireplace and built-in bookshelves on either side. A sliding door takes you out to the generous patio where you can make the most of nice weather with a covered built-in barbecue and lots of room for outdoor living spaces. The primary suite offers a remodeled five-piece bathroom, a walk-in closet, and access to the patio, and a second suite will make any guests feel right at home with a bedroom and attached bathroom. The home is completed by a laundry room with a sink and cabinets, a half bathroom, and a front room perfect for use as an office or extra sitting room. Shelving in the attached two-car garage provides additional storage space, and other bonuses include fresh exterior paint, and landscape maintenance as part of the neighborhood dues.

Get to know other Canterwood residents through the friendly country club community on one of the top-ranked golf courses in Washington state. On-site amenities include a dining room, fitness center, covered tennis and pickleball courts, swimming pool, equestrian riding club, social events, and activities for all ages.

From this little piece of heaven it’s just minutes to local amenities and highway access. Several shopping centers two miles away meet everyday needs with stores such as Costco, Home Depot, Albertsons, Target, and Walgreens. For a wider array of shopping choices, 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 eight-minute drive and also provide a bus stop at the Canterwood residents’ gate. Distance to downtown Gig Harbor is just about three miles, where you can enjoy the unique shops, restaurants, and historical sites of the waterfront. The neighboring towns of Port Orchard and Tacoma are within 18 miles and can be reached in 25 minutes or less.

There are so many additional opportunities to experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest in the surrounding area. Walking and hiking trails are plentiful at McCormick Forest Park, Banner Forest, and the Cushman Trail. 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; Kopachuck State Park, where the forest meets the water; Cutts Island State Park, which is only accessible by boat; Bandix Dog Park, with woods, trails, and open meadows for man’s best friend to explore; Crescent Valley Lavender Farm, a you-cut farm with seven varieties of lavender; and the Island View Market, a gathering place for locals since the 1950s.