522 Vivian Bay
Hitchcock Bay (Coteau Rm No. 255) Coteau Rm No. 255 S0L 0G0

$369,900
Residential beds: 4 baths: 2.0 1,586 sq. ft. built: 1930

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
SK043042
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
1930
Welcome to your new lake property! This charming and unique home was once an original family farmhouse, full of memories. It has been set on massive laminated beams and completely renovated. Step inside to a spacious porch/mudroom perfect for lake gear or use as a cozy sitting area. The home features stunning Fir and Larch wood flooring from the USA, with impressive fir beams overhead. The kitchen boasts a new stainless steel hood fan, beautiful stone backsplash, stainless counters, a fir wood eat-up island, and plenty of storage in your rustic Hickory custom cabinets. SS appliances will stay as well as the bar fridge. A gas stove set with stone surround, creates a warm spot for evenings in the living room, complete with a gorgeous floating wood mantel. Off the living room, a quaint sunroom can double as a guest bed when needed. The laundry is conveniently located in the sunroom, with a back door leading to a great deck. The 4-piece bathroom is a spa-like retreat that must be seen to truly enjoy all the detailed work put in by the home owners. Upstairs are four comfortable bedrooms and a lovely 2-piece bath. Additional perks include double-pane low E-argon windows (2012), 2 ft of blown-in insulation, a low-maintenance tin roof, natural gas hookup, and hot tub connection. Pocket doors in the sunroom have been redone. Outside, the 16x20 patio is ideal for gatherings, with open views of green space. There’s ample room beside the home for a large garage. This home truly needs to be seen in person—book a private viewing today!
Listing Area:
Coteau Rm No. 255
Listing Subarea:
Hitchcock Bay (Coteau Rm No. 255)
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Building Type:
House
Home Style:
One ¾
Year built:
1930 (Age: 96)
Total Floor Area:
1,586 sq. ft.
Bedrooms:
4
Number of bathrooms:
2.0
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
$2,046 / 2025
Frontage:
95'
Ownership Title:
Freehold
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Fireplace Type:
Gas
Water Heater:
Included
Water Heater Type:
Electric
Basement:
Crawl
Basement Walls:
Other
Roof:
Metal
Exterior Finish:
Cedar, Stucco
Floating Shelves, Gas Bbq Hookup, T.V. Mounts
Deck, Lawn Back, Lawn Front, Partially Fenced, Patio, Trees/Shrubs
Year Round
Recreation Usage: Yes
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Porch
13'5" × 7'8"
Tile
Main
Dining Room
9' × 7'
Wood
Main
Kitchen
14' × 12'
Wood
Main
Living Room
20' × 11'
Wood
Main
Sun Room
13' × 8'
Wood
Main
Utility Room
9' × 7'5"
Wood
2nd
Bedroom
11'7" × 7'11"
Wood
2nd
Bedroom
10' × 7'1"
Wood
2nd
Bedroom
11'8" × 10'
Wood
2nd
Primary Bedroom
13'5" × 11'6"
Wood
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
No
4
7'8" x 9'8" Wood
2nd
No
2
5'2" x 6' Wood
Occupancy:
Owner
Equipment Included:
Dishwasher Built In, Dryer, Fridge, Hood Fan, Microwave, Reverse Osmosis System, Satellite Dish, Stove, Washer, Window Treatment
Lot Shape:
Backs on to Park/Green Space, Irregular
Nearest Town:
Hitchcock Bay
Garage:
Parking Spaces
Parking Places:
6.0
Parking Surface:
Double Drive, Gravel Drive
Date Listed:
Days on Mkt:
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Enfield No. 194 Saskatchewan Information

The Rural Municipality of Enfield No. 194 (2016 population: 226) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 7 and SARM Division No. 2. The RM of Enfield No. 194 incorporated as a rural municipality on December 13, 1909.[2] In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Enfield No. 194 had a population of 268 living in 106 of its 116 total private dwellings, a change of 18.6% from its 2016 population of 226. With a land area of 1,003.93 km2 (387.62 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.3/km2 (0.7/sq mi) in 2021.[7] In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Enfield No. 194 recorded a population of 226 living in 85 of its 97 total private dwellings, a -16.3% change from its 2011 population of 270. With a land area of 1,014.1 km2 (391.5 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.2/km2 (0.6/sq mi) in 2016.[4] The RM of Enfield No. 194 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Tuesday of every month.[3] The council comprises six councillors while the RM’s administrator is Joe Van Leuken.[3] The RM’s office is located in Central Butte.[3] Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_Municipality_of_Enfield_No._194

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Regional Analysis

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Sources

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2 Data
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