What’s my idea of a great lake house? A house that, stripped of its location, would still be special. That’s certainly true of this stunning Eagle Mountain Lake home at 7812 Skylake Drive in Lake Country Estates addition.
The listing describes this 1984 build as Midcentury Modern. I thought we had agreed to draw that line at 1970, but no matter. This 3,400-square-foot, three-bedroom, four-bath house is the epitome of urbane modernity, whatever the nomenclature.
A Surprising Eagle Mountain Lake Modern
The façade is rather low-key and discreet, composed of a white brick front with a gray metal roof. A closer inspection reveals a subtle sophistication in the hardscape and leads into the off-center front double doors.
A travertine foyer funnels visitors into the multi-level open-concept floor plan. The open axis is oriented to the lake below with walls of windows framing lake views. The unusual raked ceiling soars to double height. A gas fireplace anchors one end of the living room/dining room area.
The dining room is defined by an Art Deco chandelier that parallels the dining table. The kitchen behind is demarcated by a step up in level.
The kitchen is freshly updated with quartz countertops, a large island bar with a granite surface, and a super-sized fridge/freezer.
The primary retreat is spacious with a colossal walk-in shower and beautiful quartz countertops. Notice the convenient in-floor drain. Luxurious Italian faux marbre tile covers the floors.
Two more bedrooms of generous proportions are downstairs sharing a renovated Jack-and-Jill bath.
Hovering over the living room/dining room is an 850-square-foot bonus room that could serve as a media room or office, or even sleeping accommodations for extra guests.
The house has three distinct patios. A meandering chain of walkways leads to the brand-new boat dock in a quiet cove of Eagle Mountain Lake. An added inducement for buyers is the 7 percent reduction in the asking price in October.
Brittney Kosev with BK Real Estate LLC has priced 7812 Skylake Drive at $1.495 million.
