In the olden days it was decided that a home on the lake might as well have an address that was their pier number and a Lake Shore Drive that described the location on the water. In this sense, pier 500 on the South Shore might be called 500 South Lake Shore Drive. Pier 160 on the North Shore might be called 160 North Lake Shore Drive, and on and on. But this common addressing practice sort of falls apart because Pier 800, which would be on the East side of Lake Geneva, isn’t labeled 800 East Lake Shore Drive. In fact, we have no East Lake Shore Drive just as we have no West Lake Shore Drive. It doesn’t matter anyway, because today I’m here to tell you about 8 North Lake Shore Drive, which is appropriate, because this is indeed pier 8(c) on the north side of the lake. Even though 8 North Lake Shore Drive is also callled 8 Hillside Drive and if you really look you’ll find it referred to as 63 Hillside Drive, but enough of that. Here’s the property:
Easy lakeside summers are yours after you purchase this stunning shingle style boathouse on Geneva’s East end. Pass through the gated cobblestone driveway and glimpse your new rose garden before entering this stylish lakefront home. I’ve always wanted a rose garden and have never had one, so imagine how much better your life will be when compared to my rose-less existence. The unique shore path location means once in your home you have complete lakeside privacy from your terraces to your patio to your massive two slip pier with oversized sundeck. Everyone contends with the magic of the shore path, but from this house, you get to route the walkers to the streetside of the house which leaves the lakeside beautifully and privately yours. Thoroughly renovated in 2013, you’ll be pleased to find three levels of living space with five bedrooms and five baths. A private primary suite has a fireplace and lakeside balcony with large attached bath and ample closets. A detached garage offers additional flexibility with parking for up to four cars and an office/gym space with full bath. This fully fenced property is located a short stroll to restaurants and shopping. $6,395,000