8717 E Meadow Lake Rd, Snohomish, WA 98290

Early Retirement forces sale of this newly painted 3 bedroom rambler situated on 5.28 park-like acres on a quiet street. The property is surrounded by the forest for your privacy. The front 2 acres are cleared but with a 60 ft buffer between the neighbors. this is where the house is. The back 3.28 acres are untouched forest. The property continues to the other road so it could be divided. Inside is a formal living room a family room with a dining area that has cathedral ceilings. There are oversized windows that open to the pastoral setting. You really don't need curtains. There are roll up shades on all windows. An open-concept newly remodeled in (October 2017) kitchen with granite countertops. All brand new stainless steel kitchen appliances purchased in October of 2017. A large Master Bedroom with a walk-in closet and a 3/4 Master Bath. The other 2 other bedrooms share a full bathroom. R-39 Insulation was added in the attic. Stays cool in summer and warm in winter. Unlimited free firewood for the Wood Stove. (It is growing out back, with 6 cords already split.) Has a propane range, water heater and propane central heating. The water is gravity-fed. House is on septic, which has been emptied and a new pump installed and all the lines have been flushed. Risers were installed at the ends for easy maintenance. Last summer the home was painted with Sherwin Williams Resilience Exterior Acrylic Latex paint and the front porch was painted and sealed with "BEHR Premium DeckOver". In front is a country porch swing. Has a 2 car garage with remote openers. ADT Security system installed with sensors on every window and door for peace of mind. Comes with remove activators so you can lock and unlock from your car or use the app to have full function anywhere your cell phone works. Apple, Plum, Cherry and Hazelnut trees plus Raspberries, Blueberries and a large organic garden with composting. Has a RV hookup with power and water. Or you could build a shop an power is already in. Property is on a private road in a very quiet and friendly neighborhood and comes with lake rights to our private Meadow Lake across the street. There is a boat launch for your canoe or kayak or rowboat (electric motor is ok) and great fishing all year around. The home owners association is very laid back and the dues for the road maintenance are only $220 per year. Water comes from Everett water system but we have our own water association. About $40 a month for us 2 Costco in Woodinville, Walmart and Fred Meyer in Monroe and Snohomish. Providence and Evergreen Hospitals are in Monroe and the schools are nearby. The Evergreen State Fairgrounds are 6 miles away. Electric is Snohomish County PUD. Propane tank is 500 gallons is leased through Northwest Energy at $100 per year. If you don't use the heat much and burn wood you might fill it once every 2 years unless you have a family larger than 2. Internet is from Frontier Communications and is $35 a month. DirecTV is installed if you choose to hook it up. Garbage is Waste Management and is about $30 a month for the smallest can. This is a great place for a family that needs some space and likes their privacy. Only 6 miles from Monroe and 8 miles from Snohomish. One hour to Seattle in the morning and an hour and a half during rush hour back. Agents are welcome to show home by appointment. I will sign a commission agreement. For buyers without agents, I will be using the below firm for the Purchase & Sale Agreement and Escrow; Gourley Law Group 1002 10th St. Snohomish, WA 98290 360-568-5065