$729,900
For sale: Detached

Discover a truly special lakeside retreat where privacy, nature and beautifully updated living come together on approximately seven acres along the shores of Lake Eloida, just minutes from the charming Village of Athens.Set on a one-acre waterfront property and being sold together with the adjoining vacant six-acre parcel, this unique offering provides an incredible sense of space and seclusion. Surrounded by a natural landscape, mature vegetation and abundant wildlife, it's an ideal setting for those who appreciate the beauty of the outdoors and dream of a quieter country lifestyle.The beautifully updated bungalow offers 3+1 bedrooms and two lovely bathrooms, with extensive improvements completed over the past few years. New siding, insulation and flooring complement the bright and welcoming interior, while the renovated kitchen with updated cabinetry creates an inviting heart of the home.Newer decks at both the front and back provide wonderful spaces to enjoy your morning coffee, gather with family and friends or simply sit back and appreciate the peaceful surroundings.Along the water, the natural, partially marshy shoreline provides a wonderful habitat for birds and wildlife and adds to the property's quiet, untouched character. With approximately seven acres, there is plenty of room to explore and enjoy the changing beauty of the seasons.An attached garage, along with two large detached sheds/garages, provides excellent space for vehicles, recreational equipment, storage, hobbies or a workshop.Enjoy the privacy and serenity of country living while remaining just minutes from the Village of Athens, where you'll find restaurants, bakeries, a hardware store and other everyday conveniences.Offering approximately seven acres, lake frontage, 3+1 bedrooms, two bathrooms, extensive updates and a wonderfully natural setting, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy a peaceful lakeside lifestyle surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.
Sold data
Detached homes in Athens took a median of 29 days to sell over the last 730 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 15 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 53, across 59 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 38 days.
The median sale price was $519,900.
Homes sold for about 1.5% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 20% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 20% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 59 recorded sales in the last 2 years — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Athens has 2 Fraser Institute–rated schools (1 elementary and 1 secondary).
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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