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Welcome home to this inviting 2,747 square-foot house featuring views of the Carr Inlet and all the benefits of life in Gig Harbor, WA. Stylish elements throughout such as beautiful Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and neutral walls with crisp white trim and crown molding add a touch of warmth while high ceilings, recessed lighting, and an abundance of windows lend a bright and airy atmosphere. Enjoy spacious living areas with a formal dining room, a den with a fireplace, and a kitchen highlighting a breakfast nook, stainless appliances, a large island with plenty of room for food prep, and the natural elements of wood cabinets, a stone backsplash, and quartz countertops. The main floor is completed by an office, bedroom, half bathroom, and laundry room. Upstairs features a primary suite with a spacious five-piece bathroom and walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms, and a full bathroom. Located on half an acre, this nicely cleared property offers greenery from the surrounding trees, a large front lawn, and a fully fenced backyard with a patio, hot tub and Bluetooth speakers, paver fire pit and seating space, and a sand area for games such as cornhole or horseshoes. Upgrades include a smart thermostat, new lighting and appliances, fresh interior paint, a new vanity in the downstairs bathroom and tile in the upstairs full bathroom, updated plumbing fixtures and toilets, new carpet, and an extension of the hardwood floors into the downstairs bedroom and up the stairs onto the landing.

Everyday conveniences are just a short trip from this Henderson Park community. A shopping center less than a mile down the road offers a food market, several restaurants, and other amenities such as a health center, post office, and library, and 20 minutes away north Gig Harbor provides additional options including Albertsons, Costco, Home Depot, Target, and Walgreens. Vaughn Elementary School and Key Peninsula Middle School are about a five-minute drive, and Peninsula High School can be reached in 15 minutes. The neighboring town of Port Orchard is about 30 minutes away, and Tacoma and Bremerton are within 25 miles.

There is plenty of Washington’s beauty to explore in the surrounding area. Downtown Gig Harbor, just over 10 miles away, offers a farmers market and concerts in the park during the summer, kayaking and boating, and unique shops, restaurants, and historical sites along the waterfront. Hike, bike, camp, fish, and go shellfishing at Penrose Point State Park and Joemma Beach State Park. Enjoy multiple water sports at Haley State Park, 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; take advantage of 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