2497 wilderness dr

A nature lover’s dream! This spacious 3 bed, 2 ½ bath lake home sits on 7+ wooded acres with 225 ft of lake frontage on Hay Lake. Nature surrounds, with wildlife meandering by to say hello and a lake full of fish right outside your door. Inside, the grand entrance features vaulted ceilings that open to the 2nd level great room, which overlooks the lake with expansive windows framing a wood stone fireplace and a walk-out deck. The great room offers a wet bar with built-in storage and the room itself provides plenty of space for multiple seating areas or large furniture such as a piano or game table. Off this main living area are 2 generously sized bedrooms and a full bath on one side, and on the other side, the enormous master bedroom with a walk-in cedar-lined closet and private full bath with a separate shower and jetted tub. A separate laundry room with plenty of cabinet and counter space . The main level features an expansive, open-concept kitchen, dining, and office area with a large island that provides extra seating. A 1/2 bathroom plus a large partially finished room that would be perfectly suited for a variety of purposes, such as a craft room, playroom, exercise space, or den. The 2-stall garage is a tuck-under with plenty of additional room for storing extra toys like a boat, 4-wheelers, or snowmobiles. The 30x60 detached garage is heated throughout and also features a separate 2-story space w/ central air that will be perfect for a man cave, she-shed, or play space for kids once you add your own finishing touches. The home was built at ground level with ICF (insulated concrete forms) which feature 8” thick concrete with 2” insulation on each side. Its 2nd level features Yukon-type construction, with double 2”x4” walls with a 2” gap to make 9” total of insulation. Low-E type Anderson casement windows, and all doorways are sized at 36” wide. The home has 3 furnaces: 1 for the main house with central air, 1 for the bedrooms, bath, and laundry room over the garage with central air, and 1 for the garage. The detached garage has 2 furnaces: 1 in the garage area and 1 in the split level space. There is 200 amp 120/240 electrical service in the house and 200 amp 120/240 three-phase electrical service in the detached garage. This unique home is truly a must-see!