608 Island Lake Road

This 2025-built lakefront home on Island Lake blends refined finishes and thoughtfully designed spaces for both gathering and quiet retreat. Spanning 1,870 square feet, this beautifully crafted 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath Craftsman-style home offers quality construction with an inviting warmth that makes every day feel like a getaway. Inside, an open, light-filled layout is oriented to the lake, with windows framing peaceful water views from nearly every angle. The kitchen opens to the living and dining areas, creating a natural hub for entertaining. It features KraftMaid soft-close cabinetry, granite countertops, a generous island with bar seating, a commercial-grade triple-basin sink, GE stainless steel appliances, and a water purification system. Solid-core Craftsman-style doors add warmth and lasting quality throughout. The walk-out basement expands the living space with 13+ foot ceilings, a full bath, radiant heated floors, and direct access to a large lakeside concrete patio - ideal for hosting, a second living area, or a potential third bedroom. The maintenance-free exterior includes James Hardie fiber cement siding with limestone veneer accents, along with Andersen windows and doors. Two expansive composite decks offer tranquil views of Island Lake - perfect for morning coffee or evening unwinding - while a custom three-level retaining wall and fire pit create an inviting lakeside setting. Surrounded by state land with access to Waterloo Recreation Area, scenic trails, and the Border-to-Border Trail, this home offers a rare blend of privacy and recreation. Whether a primary residence, luxury lake house, or second home, it's a place to gather, recharge, and enjoy life on the water.