817 BECHER DRIVE, Wausau, WI 54401

Live your staycation every day in this beautifully appointed, quality-built ranch-style home on the West side of the Wisconsin River. Your own footbridge leads to a private island with a cantilever dock, perfect for fishing, boating, or kayaking right from your backyard. Step inside the welcoming foyer and into the front living room, featuring built-in library shelving and media space. The formal dining room draws your eye to serene river views through expansive windows. The open and spacious kitchen is a chef?s dream, featuring a gas cooktop, center prep island, wall ovens, abundant display cabinetry, and a dinette area with a view. The adjoining hearth room, with patio access to the deck, offers peaceful water views and frequent sightings of local wildlife. These areas all with real hardwood floors. A thoughtful main-floor layout includes a spacious, extra-deep heated attached garage, a separate laundry, and a guest bath. The main-floor bedroom wing includes three generously sized bedrooms with ample storage and walk-in closets.,The primary suite has been upgraded with a full bath, including a tile shower with glass doors and electric heated floors, while a second full bath serves the remaining bedrooms. The lower level features a secluded fourth bedroom with access to a full bath, an expansive family room with multiple zones for media and games, and a plank-floored area perfect for a fitness, dance, or yoga space. A separate room provides an ideal private office or hobby area, while additional storage throughout the lower level ensures plenty of space for organization. Outdoors, this property offers a rare opportunity to connect with nature. Cross your footbridge to your private section of the island to enjoy campfires, launch a kayak into the calm channel, or explore the main river at the island?s opposite edge. The home is thoughtfully set back from the street and includes a garden shed for extra storage. This residence perfectly blends exceptional indoor living with a truly unique waterside lifestyle.