Theright touch

Old King Midas may have had the golden touch, but every once in a while you come across a home with all the right touches. An example of that is the house at 134 Lakeview Lane in Jackson, located in the Meier Lakes Subdivision.

This house has all the right touches -- a lake view, a well-manicured yard in a nice neighborhood, a great floor plan and imaginative interior design.

This brick house is well-designed inside and out. Stepping inside, you find a spacious living room with a vaulted ceiling and a homey brick fireplace, which is attached to the home's ductwork, for an additional heating source. The hardwood floors found throughout the house accentuate the country feel that the owners have so successfully accomplished. Twin ceiling fans whir lazily against the high ceiling, and an oak staircase winds gracefully to the upstairs bedrooms. A bay window in the living room effectively stretches the room, and adds an abundance of natural light.

The kitchen is warm and inviting, with hardwood floors, a moveable island and pantry with roll-out shelves, shining oak cabinets and modern appliances, including a Jenn-Air range and a convection oven. Maintaining the country theme, the kitchen is decorated with an apple and ivy motif.

The utility room is large and well-organized, doubling as a half-bath.

The centerpiece to this house is the master bedroom suite. The bedroom has been impeccably decorated with lots of color, and a charming half-moon window looks down from above. The room is large enough to accommodate large antique furniture, which is perfect with the country theme found throughout the home. The master bath offers tranquil relaxation in a garden-style whirlpool tub with mirrors shining on two sides of it. A large shower with seat also is part of this luxurious bathing area.

Upstairs, an open staircase and balcony overlook the living room adding to the feeling of spaciousness in the home. An upstairs bedroom features mirrored closet doors, and soft blue walls. A Jack-and-Jill bathroom connects it to another bedroom, featuring a perfect-for-a-boy train motif. A bonus room can be used as another bedroom, an office, playroom or study.

The country feel is extended to the outside, where a courtyard has been constructed, allowing a great space for graceful outdoor dining and entertaining. There is plenty of room for outdoor activities on the accompanying 1.37 acres. A third garage is also located next to the courtyard area, giving the house added storage space. Storage space is also built above the attached two-car garage.

This home is currently listed at $156,500 and is available for viewing through Classic GMAC Real Estate, 335-0133.

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