Rare opportunity to own a spacious lakeside mid-century style home located on a serene acre of land literally yards away from the water's edge and a huge garage/shop for all your hobbies, storage & interests. This fantastic lakeside property in Jefferson County is on a peaceful & wooded 1.19 acre lot in the private Lake Dabinawa community, about 15 minutes north of Lawrence. Enjoy breathtaking views from the deck, patio and all of the window-lined rooms in this fabulous setting. Home sits about 33 yards from the water's edge & fishing dock where you can experience some of the best fishing in the area. This two bedroom, two living areas, three bathroom house with a walkout basement has a spacious open floor plan with newer hard surface LVT-vinyl floors throughout (carpet on the stairs). Open concept for the main level living room, dining & kitchen area with window lined walls to enjoy lakeside views. Kitchen features abundant counter space with eat-in bar area and MANY cabinets providing tons of storage. All kitchen appliances stay (refrigerator new in 2024). Laundry room is off the kitchen, washer & dryer stay. Large primary suite with huge walk-in closet & built-in shelving with a wall of windows for more lakeside views. Enjoy morning coffee from the spacious 24'x12' deck off the main level living room or the lower covered patio off the walk-out basement. There is an attached 1 car garage AND a huge 36' x 23 1/2' detached 2 car garage/shop (11 ft ceilings) with a partially finished apartment space above it on a second level. This apartment area (has electricity but no working plumbing) has a 19'x20' living space, a 13'x15' bedroom & a 3/4 bathroom area that's not operable at this time. There is also a large 16'x23' storage space above the garage on the second level. This property is absolutely perfect for entertaining or just enjoying life at the lake! A perfect weekend retreat or a full-time residence. The HOA provides all kinds of the amenities including walking/jogging trails, swimming beach, boat dock, park/playground, basketball court, community center, community garden, an awesome annual 4th of July family event with fireworks and boat parade & more. Lake Dabinawa is spring fed and stays at a consistent level, it's great for fishing, swimming, paddleboarding, skiing and tubing, but sorry, no jet skis. HOA stocks lake and typically has large bass, crappie, bluegill, flatheads and walleye for epic fishing. HOA is $900 a year with a new HOA member fee of $4,500. All rentals, long and short term, are prohibited by the HOA. McLouth Schools. Short commutes from all Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka areas! About 15 minutes north of Lawrence. This property is being sold in "as-is" condition and the Seller will make no repairs. All inspections welcome on a pass/fail basis. ALL measurements are approximate. Taxes & square footage from County. New septic system installed in 2019, new lateral lines installed in 2022. Woodburning stove installed in 2023.