Mason County Home

This home is one of our new listings.  It is perfect for life in Mason County.  It is located in what we call the Agate area, and is in an area that is still forested.  The manufactured home is custom installed to protect and extend its life.  It is placed on a full slab (not runners) with poured concrete stem walls to keep out vermin and weather.  Additional concrete walkways, parking pad in front of garage, and large covered patio are also provided.  You can see more about his home at the Internet Flyer on our companion web site for this blog. 

The property is part of the Bayview Homeowners’ Association.  This Association encompasses the one mile road of E. Bayview Drive and the half-mile of E. Oakland Bay drive.  The property includes ownership of the portion of the road in front, and requires payment for road maintenance fees (~$75/year).  The benefit of belonging to this Association is that the majority of homes are occupied by original owner/builders, and this is a very settled neighborhood.  All the properties within the Association are at least one acre in size, and the area is zoned 5-acre residential.  Power and phone are underground. 

Close to both major highways (highway 101 and state route 3) the home is only a short drive away from the larger cities of Olympia and Bremerton.  It is minutes to the town of Shelton for shopping, restaurants, library, etc.  Or head the other way and go to Belfair.  There are many good fishing lakes and salt water coves almost “next door.”  The Shelton Yacht Club is not far, and has a comfortable clubhouse and haul-out facility. 

There are lots of activities in Mason County, and many active Clubs: Amateur Radio Club, Book Clubs, Friends of the Library, several Car Clubs, Mason County Concert Association, Geneological Society, Historical Society, Peninsula Art Association, Square Dance, Sweet Adaline’s, two Theatre Clubs, two Horsemen’s Clubs, Good Sams RV Club, Nimrod Club, Shelton Rock and Mineral Society, Antique Tractor Club, Shelton Rifle and Pistol Club, and others. 

There are several golf courses in the county, and Bayshore Golf Club is within 5 miles.  There is also a private airport in Shelton and a full service hospital with emergency room (within 15 minutes of the property).  There are good schools, and an active Senior Center.  Regular bus service is available throughout Mason County, with a Dial-a-Ride service.  Bus rides within Mason County are FREE! 

Today the weather has cooled down, and there is a fresh breeze, well I guess I better call it a wind, blowing.  We are supposed to stay in the low 70’s today.  As someone who was born and raised right here in Western Washington, I don’t like it if it gets too hot around here.  When we get to the high 70’s and beyond, I’m not a happy camper, and tend to want to just hide from the heat.  I have no idea how people can live in places that get really hot.  We have a rather temperate climate, and that’s the way I like it!

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