Lakefront Cottage for Sale on Lake Hickory
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Waterfront Living Made Easy – Your Private Escape Awaits _________
Nestled right on the water's edge, this charming lake cottage offers the perfect blend of tranquil retreat and convenient access. Whether you're dreaming of quiet mornings watching the sunrise or evenings entertaining guests with lake views as your backdrop, this home delivers peaceful waterfront living without the hassle.
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom home sits directly on the lake with a nearly flat lot that makes an easy walk to your private dock. Forget navigating steep hills or winding paths—the short, level path from your front door means you'll spend less time trekking and more time enjoying the water.
Inside, you'll find two cozy fireplaces to warm cold evenings on the lake—one equipped with convenient gas logs for effortless ambiance and another traditional wood-burning fireplace for those classic crackling fire moments. The standout feature is undoubtedly the oversized screen porch overlooking the serene lake. Prepare to fall in love with this space—it's the kind of place where morning coffee turns into sunset cocktails by evening. Many homeowners find themselves spending most of their time out here, and this cottage is no exception.
While you live on the lake, you're still just minutes from downtown Hickory. Dining, boutique shopping, and essential services including medical offices are all within quick reach when you need them. This rare combination of secluded waterfront tranquility and practical accessibility makes this property ideal for retirees seeking low-maintenance lake life, weekend getaway enthusiasts, or first-time waterfront buyers who prioritize views and simplicity.
Property Details
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling Features
- Central Air
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1.0
- Full Baths
- 1
- View
- Water,Year Round
- Lot Features
- Waterfront
- Stories
- 1
- Lot Description
- Waterfront
- Exterior Materials
- Storage
- Acres
- 0.0
- Square Feet
- 1415.0
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 0.36
- Parking Features
- Detached Carport
- Parking Type
- Carport
- Parking Carport Spaces
- 2.0
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Year Built
- 1960
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Sewer Information
- Septic Installed
- Utility Source
- City
- Utility Features
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Elementary School
- Bethlehem
- Middle School
- West Middle
- High School
- Alexander Central
- County
- ALEXANDER
- Region
- Hickory
- Original List Price
- $549,900
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 16
Location
Legal
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Listed by Glenn Fisher (#CAR20058)
Listing Office: Lake Homes Realty LLC (#CAR1738)
