46050 W Calamus Dr, Burwell, NE 68823

Welcome to the lake! This property sits about 0.5 mile from the Calamus Reservoir and offers unobstructed 180 degree views of the lake from the living room and front porch! Enjoy the beautiful Sandhills sunsets from this vantage point. The property is also in close proximity to two boat ramps and beach areas. Need storage for all your lake toys? This property has you covered with a 42 ft x 72 ft Cleary building.LandThe home and shop sit on approximately 0.71 acres, the home sits at the top of the hill to offer a great vantage point of the Calamus Reservoir. The shop sits at the bottom of the hill and has a separate drive to the building. There is nice landscaping around the home and the lawn is watered utilizing underground sprinklers with water from the community well. The property has its own septic system. Potential for neighboring lots to be sold to purchaser of this property. ImprovementsThis home (built in 2002), sits along the south-central part of the Calamus Reservoir and offers unobstructed 180 degree views of the lake. This expansive home can accommodate several vacationing families with 3,745 total finished square feet, 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a separate kitchenette and living room in the walk-out basement. The home would also make a great full-time residence! Be ready to be blown away by the amazing views from the large floor to ceiling windows in the living room. All windows are Pella and the bottom row of windows have built-in blinds which help to regulate heat and offer privacy when needed. The home offers an open layout between the kitchen, dining and living area creating a comfortable environment for entertaining and family gatherings. The main level is 1,541 sq ft and consists of 2 guest bedrooms, a full bathroom, linen storage, mudroom/laundry room off of the garage, pantry, propane fireplace in living room and access to the top deck. The kitchen features hickory cabinetry, onyx countertops, a propane range with convection oven (2016), and an eat-in island. The upper level is an additional 663 sq. ft. and consists of the master suite! The master bath has double vanities, a tub/shower combo, marble floors and its own wall heater. The lower level features a walk-out basement with an additional 1,541 sq ft. On the lower level, you will find walk-out access to the private backyard, a kitchenette area that opens to the living area, 2 additional guest bedrooms with egress windows, a full bathroom, a large storage room, utility room, propane fireplace in living area and additional storage closets. All appliances stay with the property. The backyard is fenced-in which offers privacy and added safety for kids and pets! Enjoy swinging on the porch swing while your burgers cook on the grill! Listen to some music too with the built-in surround sound speakers found in the main level living, basement living area, and upper and lower outside decks. The home also features an attached double car garage that is 24 ft. x 24 ft. The 42 ft. x 72 ft. metal, pole frame building built in 2017 is truly a great addition to the property! Perfect for storage of all those lake toys and other necessities! It has a full concrete slab inside and leading up to the building. There is also electrical and a 220 volt outlet that can be used for campers, welders, etc! The building has 16 ft. side walls and the automatic overhead door is 12 ft. tall by 12 ft. wide. Updates to the property include: Pella french doors with blinds (2017), copper shake metal roof with lifetime transferable warranty (2017), tile floor in basement (2017), new leach field (2017), new control box and added stations for underground sprinklers (2017), new furnace and a/c unit (2019), Pella windows throughout (2021) and cedar and dead tree removal (2021). Showings are by appointment only. RecreationLocated in the beautiful sandhills of Nebraska, Calamus State Recreation Area is among the most popular places for fishing, boating, picnicking, camping and hiking in the state. The Calamus SRA features a 5,123 acre lake and a surrounding 4,958 acres of gently rolling land, covered with native grasses and forbs. The most popular species sought by anglers are walleye, white bass, wipers (white/striped bass hybrid), carp, channel catfish, muskie, drum, northern pike and crappie. In addition, catchable rainbow trout are stocked regularly in the adjoining Gracie Creek Pond. All types of boats are permitted at the lake, which offers four docks and five ramps. Swimming is also permitted. Dining, snacks, groceries, boat rental, bait and other sundries are available. Another highlight, one of Nebraskas five fish hatcheries is located at Calamus State Recreation Area. Located below the dam, the hatchery has self-guided tours and displays on raising fish and other topics. Some 1.2 miles of the Calamus River and 3.5 miles of other streams also meander through the area. LocationUnfamiliar with the area? Aside from all the fun to be had at the lake, there are several other amenities to be found in the nearby towns. The town of Burwell, NE (11 miles to the SE) offers boutique shopping, hardware/lumber store, restaurants, movie theater, bowling alley, gas stations and more. You can also look forward to the NE BIG Rodeo every July (one of the world's largest outdoor rodeo arenas)! You will also want to visit Taylor, NE and see "The Villagers". There are also several breweries nearby for you beer connoisseurs. If you want to know more about the local area, just reach out!