Once-In-A- Lifetime Opportunity On Okauchee Lake

By: Julie Feldman

If you’ve ever dreamed of building a south-facing, water-front estate in Lake Country, this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This coveted Okauchee Lake location is on the market for the first time in over 30 years, available for new owners to create a beautiful future of their own.

Consider this amazing property the canvas for YOUR vision of the ultimate experience in Lake Country life. The 2.3 acres of wooded land is on Bayview Road, the Gold Coast of Okauchee Lake. It is a prized parcel for many reasons. First, the property is private, on the tip of a peninsula known as Breezy Point. Second, with 500 feet of prime walk-out lakefront footage, there are magnificent opportunities for year-round recreation: swimming and watersports, boating, fishing, and socializing. Plus popular winter sports are now a big part of Lake Country life. Third, the property’s coveted southern exposure is remarkable, making it possible to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. And, an abundance of natural daylight.

The storied history of the land serves as inspiration. It was originally the site of a fishing lodge, which was later converted into a single-family estate. Now, let your imagination paint a new picture. Build a dream home or family compound with several homes. Live there year-round, or create a summertime family retreat. Build vacation rentals or divide the property into smaller parcels. One thing is sure: This property on Breezy Point has been a shining spot for decades and will be a treasured location for whoever buys it.

Creating cherished time with family and friends is what this is all about, and there are already boatloads of memories made on Okauchee Lake. The destination became a highly regarded resort spot in the early 1900’s. Wealthy families from Milwaukee, Chicago, and St. Louis would pack up the family, and arrive by train to spend endless summer days by the lake. Small hotels and cottages dotted the landscape, where guests would swim and sun themselves on piers, docks, and beaches. They would boat, fish, and lavish themselves in the glory of nature’s best.

Times have changed, but the charm of Lake Country life is still at the foundation of its magnificent growth in popularity and possibilities. Modern conveniences and necessities are in town, a few miles away. Still, you can get lost in a separate world of comfort: swim, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, waterski, wakeboard, or take a boat cruise with friends to one of many Okauchee Lake restaurants and bars. If you like to fish, count on a stock of largemouth bass, northern pike, and walleye. If you enjoy cycling or hiking, hit the trails in several public parks, carved into beautiful hills and fields by the Ice Age. Even winters have a unique appeal. Listen to the sounds of nature as snow gently falls along the water. Ice-skate or ice-fish, go sledding, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing. Watch ice sculptures come to life at winter festivals in Lake Country towns, or sip hot chocolate by a warm fire at home. If you work or want to play in the city, Milwaukee and Madison are a short drive away.

Now that we have discussed the beauty of Lake Country life, perhaps it’s time to find a home base. This generational property is perfect for building your dream estate. Call it good fortune, a golden opportunity, or a big break. You may never have the chance to buy a large, prime, private piece of Okauchee Lake real estate like this, again.