ON LAKE MARIA SANCHEZ

These Lake Maria Sanchez cottages come up very rarely, so here’s your chance to turn this one into something just right for you. Under the same ownership for decades, it is ripe for a renovation and in need of one. The back porch fronts Washington Street and leads to the kitchen running across the back of the house. A large dining room opens to a large living room with a fireplace on the south wall flanked by the traditional high windows and window seats.  An additional sitting (Florida) room had been a covered porch years ago and nicely increases the public rooms. All three rooms have wide openings so the feeling is very open. The bedrooms are on the north side and both are generous for a house of this era. There’s a full bath in between them and it is possible to create two out of one by borrowing a little space from the west bedroom.

Some original six over one and three over one windows are still present and all the interior doors are solid wood and original as well. There are wood floors in both bedrooms (under the carpet which is being removed) and the living room as well. Ceilings are high and there are abundant windows. An open porch off the “Florida” room looks over the lake and when the shrubbery is trimmed, the master bedroom will enjoy a lake view.

There’s lot of sunshine on the lake side so if gardening is your passion, this is the spot for flowers and veggies. The Washington Street side is shady thanks to a lovely tree. A single carport (11 x 15) has a large storage room (11 x 15) attached so there’s a spot for your tiny lawnmower, bikes and other things. Sharpen your pencil, charge up your iPad, get to the drawing board – whichever suits your style, and turn your vision into reality.

.