On Lake Ideal down-size/2nd home 1 hr NYC G'child friendly

This small ranch is located on Lake Tranquility. The 125 ft of back yard as a very gentle slope. The windows, doors and heating system have been replaced, and the kitchen and bathroom have been updated in the last five years.

The open floor plan includes a living room with stone fireplace, wall-mounted HDTV, recessed lighting, a bar and a dining area. The adjacent kitchen, including a dish washer, is separated from the living room by a half wall.

Lake Tranquility's water quality is tested and maintained by the community. No power boats are allowed, and it is stocked with bass. Bird life abounds. Cormorants, bald eagles, buffle ducks, swans, herons and egrets visit.

Three miles from exit 19 on Route 80, the house is sixty minutes from the GW Bridge.

Originally listed at its appraised value of $289,900 with Weichert Realty, you get the benefit of the $15,000 the brokers would have received.