Welcome to Historic Hawkestone, a charming picturesque village on the shores of Lake Simcoe with an array of year-round activities! This attractive well-maintained bungalow is just steps to Lake Simcoe where you will enjoy gorgeous panoramic lake views along with refreshing breezes. The main level was designed for family life and boasts a massive living room with French door entry, rustic Fieldstone fireplace with a gas insert and beamed ceiling, dining room with hardwood floor and walk-out to balcony plus functional kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Completing the main level is the primary bedroom with hardwood floor and ensuite privilege to the four-piece bathroom and two additional bedrooms both with hardwood floors and brick feature walls. The finished walk-out lower level features an oversized recreation room with wood burning fireplace with a brick surround, paneled family room with custom wet bar and walk-out to yard, fourth bedroom, den with walk-out to fully fenced back yard, large laundry room and three-piece bathroom – ideal in-law or nanny suite potential. Improvements in 2021 include a professionally painted exterior, exterior soffit lighting, resurfaced driveway plus soffits, fascia, downspouts and gutter guards. Additional highlights include wainscotting on main level, inside entry from the two-car attached garage, extra-long driveway accommodating parking for six cars, non-deeded access to private waterfront lot minutes away. This wonderful property was professionally landscaped in 2021 and offers mature trees, beautiful gardens and incredible privacy! Highly desirable locale just a five minute walk to Bayview Memorial Park, 500M to boat launch with parking and easy access to Highway 11 for those commuting to Barrie or Orillia. Your own private oasis just an hour north of Toronto!