Single Family Home for sale
Rustic Adirondack-styled Cabin with 270ft shoreline! Very few architectural changes ~ Situated on perhaps one of the most scenic lots of Lake Jackson this Seasonal recreation house is solid built and offers an opportunity to expand or renovate to your own personal taste. This vintage Cabin has broad appeal to nature-loving outdoor & water-sport enthusiasts not to mention anyone that simply appreciates the wonder & immense beauty of the changing seasons. The exterior & entry doors of this well preserved Cabin feature rustic hewn pine siding and original pine board & batten doors. A freshly trimmed & mulched landscape, flowering plants & mature trees and glimmers of the lake welcome you to this special property. Meandering walkways (rustic brick-stone) lead you to the entry door to an impressive 2 Story - Great Room featuring: walls of Locally sourced Pine, Rustic Posts & Exposed Beams, Stone Masonry Fireplace. Noteworthy, the former Mayor of Manassas, the Honorable Harry P. Davis (Mayor 1921-1963) selected of all the lots available this site with the most expansive waterfront views and with minimal intrusion for his family fishing cabin. Adding to the history & character of this cabin are two large-mouth bass, caught on the lake, still mounted. A total of Fifteen 6-Pane Glass windows align the Great Room each with a unique look-out view of the shimmering lake, Mature Trees /Vibrant foliage in the Fall. A staircase off the dining area leads you to: the Spacious Loft, One Cabin style bedroom, A Half bathroom with space for tub. The two story loft offers a nice view of the main level and the Wagon Wheel Chandelier simply adds to the character appeal of this Cabin steeped with history. A simple Cabin style Kitchen features: Pine Cabinetry, Farm-sink counter with overlook window view. Conveniently, the kitchen has 2 separate board & batten door entrances one is most likely used for unloading groceries & beverages for the week/weekend and the other opposing door leads just a few steps to a BBQ/Grilling station. A 3/4 Bathroom with vanity sink, shower & toilet fixture finishes out the main level living areas. Perfect for entertaining close friends & family a 40 foot wide covered - porch spans the length of the Cabin with direct view of the Lake with multiple ~picture windows~ framed by rustic posts & beams. Privately shaded by mature trees the deck also overlooks several flowering dogwood trees & rhododendron shrubs. Currently strewn with 5 rocking chairs and a farm-size table (comfort seating for 10) ~ This is the kind of space made for feasting on crabs & bbq or just enjoying the colorful reflection of sunsets on the water. A second brick walkway leads you to the Wrap-around rear entry to deck and also to the original 44 Step Concrete staircase leading to the panoramic shoreline. Withstanding decades of use & weather you'll appreciate the design with several landings & railings on both sides. A walking path leads you to the floating dock (recently stained) ready for your boat, pontoon or jet-ski. A short distance from the dock is a large upright wood shed (recently renovated & painted) and serves as a convenient storage for fishing poles, inter-tubes, paddles & water-sport supplies. Lake Jackson is a private Scenic Lake Community with 12 Miles of Scenic Fresh Water Recreation with unrestricted access enjoy: Boating / Pontoon, Jet-Skiing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle boat, Bass-boat Fishing, and Abundant Wildlife. If you've been searching for a Unique-Scenic-Waterfront Property and not intimidated by making a few improvements (kitchen, bathrooms & add laundry room) This is it! Rustic Charm & Stunning views await you here and just 45 min. from DC!