1278 Brooks Bend Lane

**LAKE VIEW** LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE LAKE WITH BOAT RAMP ACCESS*** Truly one-of-a-kind! Once home to the historic Funn Branch Schoolhouse, this special property has been beautifully transformed into a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home filled with character and charm. Offering over 2,000 sq ft of living space, the open floor plan with abundant windows fill the home with natural light, creating a relaxing environment. Since purchasing the home, the current owners have completed an extensive list of improvements , thoughtfully updating and maintaining the home while preserving the character that makes it so special to include reclaiming some of the original hardwood floors and beadboard in multiple living areas. Some other notable updates include: Encapsulated Crawlspace, All-New Electrical and 225-amp circuit breaker, Plumbing, and Siding. Insulation, windows, roof, and water heater added in 2011; New HVAC in 2023; new mini-split in the sunroom in 2025. ( See attached list) Step out onto the covered front porch to take in the peaceful surroundings and year-round lake views, as well as a seasonal waterfront pond. Have the option to enjoy your morning coffee on the screened-in porch, back deck, or sunroom. The property features a 24x34 detached garage, 20x20 storage shed, hot tub, and plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors (over an acre and a half). Outdoor and lake enthusiasts, as well as fishermen, will love being less than 10 minutes from Salt Lick Creek Campground, offering beach access and a boat ramp to Cordell Hull Lake. Enjoy the peaceful setting of country living without sacrificing convenience. Access to shopping, dining, groceries, and everyday necessities within 30 minutes or less of both Carthage and Gainesboro. A property with this much history, personality, space, and scenery is truly a rare find!