Welcome to Lake Carmel and the serenity of living by the water! This expanded cottage offers privacy and year-round lake views. Only steps from the lake, the home's tranquil setting invites you to slow down and enjoy the beauty of nature. As you enter the home you'll find an enclosed heated sunroom with generous windows that infuse the room with natural light. Currently used as a dining room, the sunroom is the perfect place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee or your evening meals while watching the seasons changes across the lake. The nearby kitchen offers crisp white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and new vinyl flooring. Continue into the living room, a lovely place to gather and sip hot cocoa by the beautifully appointed wood burning fireplace. A full bathroom and ample sized spare room on the main level offers a convenient space for your guests, a home office or an exercise room. Upstairs, you will be greeted by additional living space: a bonus room with new wood floors that you can turn into a den, craft room, tv room, or whatever your heart decides; two bedrooms with new wood floors where you can begin each day peacefully taking in your majestic lake views; a renovated bathroom with glass enclosed shower adorned with elegant glass mosaic tiles, large sink and vanity, new vinyl flooring and linen closet. Amenities include a new washer and dryer handily located upstairs and a walk out basement with room for storage, new laminate and wood flooring, recessed lighting, and new hot water heater. Outside, the deck provides another place to relax and entertain guests while you relish in the splendor of lakeside living. Included with the sale is a lot located on Route 52 which has a small garage and is accessed from stairs from Grey Oaks. Call the Town of Kent to see how this lot can be used. Steps from the house, the lake awaits ready for you to kayak, paddle board or canoe. As part of the Lake Carmel community, you can take advantage of beach areas where you can swim or simply lounge on the sand. Other nearby amenities include sports fields, playground, picnic pavilion and Arts on the Lake. This home also offers the convenience of being only an hour from NYC, close to Metro North, I-684, Rte. 22, shopping, restaurants, Thunder Ridge Ski Lodge and more. Whether you are looking for a weekend retreat or year-round home, don't miss your chance to live the lakeside life!