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Generous Living & Dreamy Backyard in Lakewood

Sharon Benson • September 25, 2024

Timeless comfort alongside convenient city amenities are wrapped up in this dynamic package! Perfectly positioned on a cul-de-sac in Lakewood, this classic beauty checks all of the boxes. Entertain in style thanks to inviting formal living, enjoy the benefits of having a large well-appointed kitchen, and make sure not to miss this home’s 5 bedrooms that are brimming with possibilities! A whole other world of wonder beckons from the sprawling backyard—gardening, outdoor dining, and relaxation out in the fresh air are all in your future. Located at 5607 117th Street SW Lakewood, WA 98499 and no more than 5 minutes to schools, outdoor activities, Lakewood Towne Center, Interstate-5 and much more, this move-in ready home is listed for $649,999.

The vaulted entryway makes for a lasting first impression; the grand staircase and stone-accented floors nod to this home’s 1970s origins. Warm and welcoming, the sunken living room with its stately fireplace is a lovely atmosphere to relax and visit with guests, or simply enjoy a quiet afternoon reading alongside the cozy fire. (A heat pump also helps keep things comfy all year long.) And when it’s time for dinner, the adjacent formal dining room is an entertainer’s delight—there’s room to host a crowd at your next dinner party or special occasion!

From the kitchen, the rest of the main level unfolds. Even more living space beckons with the large family room with a fireplace, another sunlit living area with direct patio access, and the dining nook alongside the kitchen. The dialed-in kitchen is at the heart of it all, and it’s a cook’s dream come true! Stainless steel appliances, granite counters with ample room to spread out, and abundant cabinetry storage are all ready to help inspire your next culinary creation.

Each bedroom is a canvas waiting to be brought to life with your personal style and vision. And a double garage provides even more possibilities. There really is room for it all, whether you decide to design the hobby room, home office, fitness center, playroom, or art studio you’ve always wanted!

Discover park-like Pacific Northwest beauty in the backyard getaway. The brick patio offers more than enough room for an outdoor dining set and outdoor living area; set up lounge chairs for sunbathing, and host garden parties and BBQs all summer long. Established landscaping surrounds, and if you’d like to put your green thumb to work, there’s plenty of room to plant your favorite flowers and shrubs. Plus, a shed helps to keep all of your gardening tools organized.

What Is It Like to Live in Lakewood, Washington?


At 5607 117th Street SW Lakewood, WA 98499 , you’re on a quiet cul-de-sac, and yet city amenities are merely minutes from home. For starters, schools and the Lakewood Racquet & Sport Club are just blocks away, and when you need to run errands, head to Lakewood Towne Center less than 1 mile away. Here you’ll find everything you need; places like Target, Safeway, PetSmart, Crunch Fitness, Michaels, AMC Lakewood Mall 12 movie theater, and dozens of other shops, restaurants, services, and entertainment options are all at your fingertips. Interstate-5 access is only 6 minutes away, and the nearby Lakewood Station also makes it easy to hop on a bus or the Sounder Train and take it all the way to Seattle and beyond.


Would you like to learn more about this home for sale in Lakewood, Washington ? Contact Sharon Benson here and Kelli Jo Hjalseth here !

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