HIGHLY DESIRABLE LAKE ESTATES SUBDIVISION! This custom-built home offers quality craftsmanship, solid construction, and an impressive amount of living space. With over 3,000 square feet on the main levels plus a 1120 in the finished basement, this home provides room for everyone. A large, gated courtyard welcomes you as you arrive. Inside, a huge foyer opens to the large living room featuring hardwood floors and a beautiful bay window. The separate dining room includes hardwood flooring and an elegant oval ceiling dome. The spacious eat in kitchen is fully functional and offers plenty of room to customize with an island and modern finishes. The first floor also includes a large family room with a fireplace and sliding glass doors to the yard; an updated half bath, a full bath, and a huge mudroom-a rare find. …
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705 Ruskin Drive
HIGHLY DESIRABLE LAKE ESTATES SUBDIVISION! This custom-built home offers quality craftsmanship, solid construction, and an impressive amount of living space. With over 3,000 square feet on the main levels plus a 1120 in the finished basement, this home provides room for everyone. A large, gated courtyard welcomes you as you arrive. Inside, a huge foyer opens to the large living room featuring hardwood floors and a beautiful bay window. The separate dining room includes hardwood flooring and an elegant oval ceiling dome. The spacious eat in kitchen is fully functional and offers plenty of room to customize with an island and modern finishes. The first floor also includes a large family room with a fireplace and sliding glass doors to the yard; an updated half bath, a full bath, and a huge mudroom-a rare find. Upstairs, the large primary suite features a private balcony overlooking the yard with peaceful views of Lake Pita. The suite includes a huge en suite, a walk-in closet, and an additional closet. The second, third, and fourth bedrooms are generously sized, offering great closet space and hardwood flooring in two of the rooms. A large cedar closet and full hall bath complete the second floor. There is ample closet and storage space throughout this lovely home. The basement provides a massive rec room, a bar, an office, and a half bath-ideal for entertaining, hobbies, or additional living space. This home sits on a 1/3-acre lot with a large patio overlooking Lake Pita, a fully stocked lake perfect for fishing and non-motorized boating. The heated 3 car garage is a dream for car lovers, featuring commercial sized doors, concrete walls, and steel beams-plenty of room for vehicles, equipment, and all your toys. Concrete driveway. Freshly painted exterior doors and tirm. Roof new in 2024. Dual zone furnaces and air conditioners replaced in 2024 and 2021. Hot water heater replaced in 2025. With the roof and major mechanicals, this home is primed for new owners who want to bring their vision to life. The large, well designed room layouts make remodeling the kitchen and baths straightforward-no need to move walls or reconfigure the floor plan. Homes in Lake Estates have sold for significantly higher prices, so be sure to review the comparables in the Additional Information tab to see the strong potential this property offers. Fantastic location within beautiful Lake Estates. Walk to Busse Woods with lakes, nature areas, and 12 miles of paved trails. Centrally located near shopping, Pavilion fitness center, movies, hospital, expressways and more!! See it today!
