214 N Beech

Enjoy stunning views of the water, incredible natural setting & a convenient location within walking distance of Bellaire. Better than ever, this home was transformed & expanded in 2020! All new hardiboard siding was installed, central heat & A/C added, electrical system updated, & numerous interior improvements were completed. The abundant use of windows enables panoramic views overlooking over 300' of shoreline where the Cedar & Intermediate Rivers converge. This charming 2 BR 1.5 BA house offers serene & private waterfront living, upper chain-of-lakes access, & the convenience of village amenities such as municipal water, sewer & natural gas. A spacious living room enjoys the warmth of a gas stove, & the new wraparound 4 season sunroom commands spectacular water views & plenty of space to relax or entertain. You could even use one end of the sunroom as a guest bedroom. The kitchen is equipped with solid natural cherry cabinets, ceramic tile floors, tasteful indirect lighting, dishwasher, microwave & recently replaced upscale gas range & refrigerator. A half bath & laundry are on the main floor, as is a large studio/workshop that could be transformed into another bedroom suite. Outside, a private deck allows you to enjoy the views. Upstairs, are two spacious bedrooms & loft office area, equipped with a captain's bed with ingenious, full extension, storage drawers beneath. Relax while enjoying lovely views of the marshlands & wildlife. The bath has marble tile floors & counters, & was updated with a large walk-in tile shower. A garage offers parking for your vehicle & a storage area on the back of the home offers room for garden equipment & tools. Best of all, at the end of a dead-end street, with a screen of vegetation & privacy, you will feel like you've escaped to your own private peninsula. Walk or bike to the village path & area parks or paddle the Upper Chain-of-Lakes. What a great opportunity to enjoy all the Bellaire area has to offer!