152 Criddle Avenue
Crooked Lake Crooked Lake S0G 2B0

$675,000
Residential beds: 4 baths: 3.0 1,920 sq. ft. built: 2016

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
SK039984
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
2016
LAKE LIFE IS WAITING FOR YOU AT 152 CRIDDLE AVENUE , SUNSET BEACH , CROOKED LAKE. Work, play and relax all in this 2016 unique home with 1920 sq ft of living space and more than ample garage/ shop area to be able to fix , tinker or build whatever your interests are. "Man Cave" delight is right here with 16' ceilings , 2 bay garage (32' x 30') concrete floors (in floor heat plumbed in ), drywalled and PVC lined and provides access to a workshop or lake storage area (42' x 30' ) with a 8' door from the lakeside, a 1/2 bathroom and mechanics room which is situated below the main floor plan. There are stairs leading up to the main floor and a 1/2 mezzanine , a great place to have exercise equipment. Let's check out this unique floor plan inside...! Vaulted ceilings with an expansive lake view from the great room and kitchen / dining will capture where you are living. Stunning slate rock finish wood fireplace is the key feature in this room. Kitchen is rustic with Knotty Alder cabinets, stainless steel appliances and under cabinet lighting. Step out from the garden doors to the decking that in total gives you more than 500 Sq ft , from the south side off the dining room to the lake front deck. Lower level area is great for the firepit with privacy walls. Down the hall , locate the 2 bedrooms ( 1 with a walk in closet) , a full bathroom and lots of closets and pantry. Entry from garage is at the end of the hallway. Venture upstairs to another 2 bedrooms (primary plus smaller room), 3 piece bath and an office/nook area overlooking the main floor. Currently a colorful palette with lots of natural wood finishes gives this home a warm vibe. Assets about the home to include: ICF basement, a private well (approx 12') , a poly holding tank for RO water, a Septic tank , 100 amp in home and 100 amp in garage, central vac and all attachments, air exchanger. If you are searching for a all year round home and enjoy the outdoors, this provides you with everything and more.
Listing Area:
Crooked Lake
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Building Type:
House
Home Style:
One ½
Year built:
2016 (Age: 10)
Total Floor Area:
1,920 sq. ft.
Bedrooms:
4
Number of bathrooms:
3.0
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
$3,573 / 2025
Frontage:
60'
Ownership Title:
Freehold
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Wood
Water Heater:
Included
Water Heater Type:
Gas
Basement:
Partial Basement, Partially Finished
Basement Walls:
ICF Block
Roof:
Asphalt Shingles
Exterior Finish:
Stone, Stucco
Air Exchanger, T.V. Mounts
Deck, Fenced, Trees/Shrubs
Year Round
Heated Garage: Yes
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Bedroom
12'8" × 11'8"
Laminate
Main
Utility Room
11'1" × 7'7"
Laminate
Main
Bedroom
13'6" × 9'5"
Laminate
Main
Storage
7'6" × 3'
Laminate
Main
Kitchen/Dining
19'8" × 11'1"
Laminate
Main
Living Room
19'10¾" × 17'1"
Laminate
2nd
Primary Bedroom
17'2" × 12'6"
Laminate
2nd
Bedroom
11'6" × 9'4"
Laminate
2nd
Office
13'4" × 8'7"
Laminate
Basement
Workshop
40' × 27'10¾"
Concrete
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
No
4
6'2" x 7'11" Vinyl tile
2nd
No
3
8' x 9'11" Vinyl tile
Basement
No
2
Concrete
Occupancy:
Tenant
Equipment Included:
Air Conditioner(S) Window/Portable, Central Vac Attachments, Dishwasher Built In, Dryer, Fridge, Garage Door Opnr/Control(S), Microwave Hood Fan, Stove, Vac Power Nozzle, Washer, Window Treatment
Lot Size:
6,000 sq. ft.
Garage:
1 Car Attached, 2 Car Detached, Parking Spaces
Garage Door WiFi:
Yes
Parking Places:
4.0
Date Listed:
Days on Mkt:
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    ACROSS THE STREET FROM PICKLE BALL / GREEN SPACE
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The Rural Municipality of Saltcoats No. 213 (2016 population: 712) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 5 and SARM Division No. 1. It is located in the east-central portion of the province.[5] The RM of Saltcoats No. 213 incorporated as a rural municipality on December 9, 1912.[2] The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM. The RM also neighbours the Little Bone 74B First Nations Indian reserve. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Saltcoats No. 213 had a population of 743 living in 278 of its 300 total private dwellings, a change of 4.4% from its 2016 population of 712. With a land area of 824.85 km2 (318.48 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.9/km2 (2.3/sq mi) in 2021.[8] In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Saltcoats No. 213 recorded a population of 712 living in 255 of its 285 total private dwellings, a 5.8% change from its 2011 population of 673. With a land area of 830.58 km2 (320.69 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.9/km2 (2.2/sq mi) in 2016.[4] The RM of Saltcoats No. 213 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Tuesday of every month.[3] The reeve of the RM is Don Taylor while its administrator is Ronald Risling.[3] The RM’s office is located in Saltcoats.[3] Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_Municipality_of_Saltcoats_No._213

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