1230 melton road

Waterfront community, low maintenance, and low taxes highlight the advantages of living in Backwater Landing. After entering the gated community, you'll enjoy driving to your assigned parking space and entering your well-maintained cottage with massive water views. Open floor plan has an island in the kitchen with no-fuss Corian countertop and additional sink to allow for multiple chefs or a great wet bar area when entertaining. Large skylight lets in lots of natural light over the island keeping this area a favorite work space. Newer stainless steel appliances includes French door refrigerator and an additional wine/beverage cooler. Dining area includes built in space to store your china or easy access for everyday dishes. In-laid wood accents in the oak floor frame the dining room table space. French door from the dining space takes you to your private patio for outdoor dining or simply enjoying morning coffee. Completing the main living area is a large living room with gas fireplace and abundant huge windows to let the natural light make the space seem even bigger. Window seat is perfect for gazing out the window or relaxing with a book. Oversized windows in the living space allow large water views from the kitchen, dining or living rooms. Efficient, stacked washer and dryer are in the hallway as well as a pull down ladder to access the loft, currently used as extra bedroom space. It is heated & cooled, carpeted and includes storage areas. On the main level, there is a master en suite and another room that could be a bedroom or great office space. The 2nd bath is convenient for the 2nd bedroom or visiting guests. All floors are hardwood except the loft that has carpet and the 2nd bedroom has a laminate floor. Most of the cottages in this subdivision utilize shared septic tanks. This cottage has it's very own septic tank so you won't have any ugly surprises from others who may not practice good septic tank habits. Per the seller, the tank was pumped in April 2020. Most furnishings available for purchase on separate Bill of Sale. A complete list of upgrades is posted in MLS. Backwater Landing is not a condo complex but it has similar characteristics. In a condo situation, you pay tax on your unit, but not the actual land. This feature is why the complete tax bill for the current owner is only $227.05. Enormous water views, lots of amenities and no landscape to maintain, and still only $227 a year for taxes. Wow! Amenities include one of the best club houses in the area, waterfront swimming pool, beach area, dock that provides weekend or year long leases, boat ramp, fitness center, billard room, library, grilling area, trash pickup, storage, water and a gated entrance. High speed internet makes this a great work from home location or allow as needed internet while you are using the cottage for a vacation retreat. It truly is an area that allows you to enjoy the lake life without the taxes for lake living.