NEW CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLED AUGUST 2020. Looking for quick access to the Fox River? Well look no further then to this hidden gem in the Venetian Gardens subdivision. Bring your boats! Bring your canoes! Come and see this quaint 3 Bed/2 Bath waterfront home situated on a newly dredged channel just a few short paddles away from the Fox River! This newly dredging channel is ready for your very own pier! The owner is a well-known and celebrated retired teacher (since 1967) and a local artist who fully customized this home with sustainability in mind. Walk in to see a custom double staircase. Keep walking and you'll notice even more character with the use of reclaimed and/or up-cycled building materials salvaged from all over the place! Spindles and newel posts salvaged from an old Chicago apartment being "modernized. "Aromatic red cedar brought up from an Arkansas sawmill to side the front. Salvaged lumber from a 1890s jail and City Hall in Kingston to build storage room in back. 400 wooden crates from an onyx importer make up the ceiling and cabinet doors in the addition. Ceiling light fixtures, in addition, are from a local grade school remodeling. Huge deck along the entire side of home and the outside natural gas grill stays. Basement adds 970 sq. ft of additional space. It's dry, clean, has high ceilings, including a laundry room with enough room for kids to play, a work area and the potential for a wine cellar. Other rooms include an enclosed porch off the kitchen, lawn & garden storage room, and playhouse. Heated garage was used as an Art Studio. Home is being sold as-is. AHS Shield Essential Home Warranty Included. Investors welcome! ***SEE 3D VIRTUAL TOUR***