Welcome to one great family home in the center of the city limits of Soldotna, Alaska. Soldotna Alaska, on the Kenai River is centrally located to some of the worlds' greatest salmon and halibut fishing as well as moose, caribou and bear hunting. Our sweet family home is located in the most established and great neighborhoods of Soldotna, literally 3 minutes from boat launches, K-12 schools of your choice, grocery stores and restaraunts, hospital and medical care, our local library, or a bike path out your front door, all with the added convenience of city water, sewer and well maintained, paved and lighted roads. Save on fuel costs. Kids could be picked up from school or practice in a matter of a few minutes or could walk or bike to school as many do. OUR HOUSE is a split level with 1 large and 1 medium bedroom upstairs and one very large bedroom downstairs connected to a huge bathroom and CUSTOM SAUNA. Either of 2 large bedrooms could serve as the master. THE BASEMENT features a huge family room with custom tile, laundry room a woodstove and an adjoining commercial grade Lord & Burnham glass/aluminum GREENHOUSE. COVERED SIDEWALK to front door and large ARCTIC ENTRY with custom 20" porcelain tile, storage bench and big closet give "no excuses" to track dirt into the house. The arctic entry is accessed through the front door or from the garage once you are in it. RECENT UPDATES in 2006-07 include: new roof, garage door and opener, all new incredible custom tile in bathrooms, kitchen, family room and large arctic entry. R-50 insulation in house and garage, new vinyl thermopane windows throughout the house and new fauxwood blinds. 2 NEW BEAUTIFUL CUT GLASS FRONT ENTRY DOORS, (one to arctic entry, one to house.) and every room updated with contemporary color. THE KITCHEN, with large eating island/work station has new tile counter tops, sink, stove, microwave and a very new dishwasher and European look cabinetry with Grass hinges. It is open to the living room in a great room style. THE YARD is huge, with a cedar fence around the entire perimeter. The grass is fabulous and well cared for. The back yard and side yard consists of more grass and a FULL SIZED PAVED BASKETBALL COURT/DRIVEWAY complete with lines and custom backboard. The entire paved area is outlined by a beautiful brick retaining wall including the bonus,parking area for boats, etc.The rectangular size of the driveway is aboout 42x80' not counting the bonus area. Relax on your private back patio with built in barbecue and seating. The back staircase to the house features no-slip-no maintenance galvanized "fire escape" safety steps that will get you up and down safely in any weather. Next to the front driveway is our fabulous garden full of Shirls' famous flowers, potatoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and yes, an occasional moose or two. If you want convenience in a big "turn key" family house that has been well maintained with great pride, we know you'll love this home as our family has. Showings by appointment only to pre-qualified buyers.