8654 Landing Lane SE, Port Orchard, WA 98367 | $850,000

Located on two and a half acres, this sweet 2,511 square-foot home in the Fragaria Landing neighborhood offers the very best of country living while being just minutes from town. Lots of windows bring in an abundance of natural light, and wood floors and millwork lend a touch of warmth. The updated kitchen has ample storage and work space, stainless appliances including a wine refrigerator, and an island with bar seating, while blue cabinets add a pop of color. Have a casual meal in the breakfast nook, host guests in the formal dining room, or make the most of summer with a barbecue out on the large back deck. In the den off of the kitchen there is a traditional fireplace and brick hearth, and the downstairs is completed by a living room, office, an updated half bathroom, and a laundry room with storage and sink. Upstairs the primary bathroom and additional three-quarter bathroom have also been refurbished, and there are two bedrooms besides the primary suite. The nicely cleared lot offers lawn and surrounding evergreens, fruit trees, room for horses, a campfire clearing complete with seating, and even a stream and community beach.

Access to the highway, Southworth Ferry Terminal, and other everyday necessities is quick and convenient from this quiet piece of property. Distance to Olalla Elementary School and John Sedgwick Middle School is within five miles, and South Kitsap High School is less than a 20-minute drive. Several shopping centers about eight miles away provide a variety of restaurants, stores, and amenities including Albertsons, Walmart, Safeway, Fred Meyer, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and Lowe’s. Take advantage of local small-scale specialty businesses such as Farmer George Meats, an old-fashioned butcher shop serving Kitsap County since the 1950s, and Colello’s Farm Stand Produce.

Downtown Port Orchard is just 20 minutes away, where you can enjoy views of the Olympic Mountains as you walk or bike along the waterfront. The nearby towns of Bremerton, Silverdale, and Gig Harbor are all within about 20 miles and can be reached in half an hour or less. Explore more of Washington’s beauty through an abundance of other local points of interest. Walk and hike the trails at Banner Forest, Howe Farm Park, and South Kitsap Regional Park, where you can also ride through the woods on the Kitsap Live Steamers, a 7.5” gauge scale railroad. Swim, fish, and picnic at Long Lake County Park. Experience the historic Manchester State Park—a former mine field, fuel supply depot, and firefighting station during World War I and World War II—with campsites, two miles of hiking trails, gorgeous views, and 3,400 feet of shoreline for kayaking, swimming, fishing, and diving. Enjoy a game of disc golf at VanZee Park, or join the community at Village Greens Golf Course, McCormick Woods Golf Club, or Trophy Lake Golf & Casting. Ferry over to neighboring Bainbridge and Vashon islands, or for more of an adventure, take a trip to Blake Island Marine State Park, which is only accessible by boat.