The Enchanted Cottage is on Gilkey Lake! Beautiful views of the lake, marvelous gardens, inviting brick pathways, a huge deck and an alluring private outdoor garden room with functional stove coupled with the charming magazine-perfect cottage decor make this home a must see-you'll never want to leave! As you tour the cottage on our slide show note the arched window in the kitchen, the sliders in the dining room that open to a rear deck surrounded by lovely plantings and the heated fish pond. You'll see that the living room offers an expansive view of Gilkey Lake and opens onto the huge exterior deck. The open stairway leads to bedrooms and cozy sitting are flooded with light. Lakeside is an open lawn and garden area. Across the road on the second lot the gardens continue and include a lovely and secluded outdoor garden 'room' with a functional stove. Perfect for those quiet private evenings or when you just want to relax in a beautiful nature setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$259Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Two Time Real Trends/Wall Street Journal 'The Thousand' Howard• CENTURY 21 C. Howard
Bought with Two Time Real Trends/Wall Street Journal 'The Thousand' Howard• CENTURY 21 C. Howard
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
175 ft.
Lot size
8,756 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,182
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barry County
APN
03-120-012-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
RL
Recreation Lakes District
The intent of this district is to promote responsible development around developing lake areas in Barry County. This district is characterized by developed or developing lakefront properties that are primarily residential in nature. Where public wastewater systems are installed or planned, greater development intensity may be considered. Development should be appropriate for the body of water on which it is located to balance reasonable development intensity with the long-term health of the lake or stream. Where appropriate, additional regulations may be applied to protect native vegetation and wildlife, and minimize human impact.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Paved
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Gas/Wood Stove, LP Tank Rented, Pantry
# of Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Living
Room Information
Basement: Partial
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1950
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Garden
Lot Size Acres: 0.0
Lot Size Area: 0.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Gilkey Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1150.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 0
Tax Annual Amount: $1,500
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
School Information
High School District: Delton-Kellogg
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,182
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,756 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Barry County
APN: 03-120-012-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Delton Kellogg Elem. School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Delton-Kellogg Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
Delton-Kellogg High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$284,000 – $343,000
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