Simply STUNNING! This colonial brick home and property is reminiscent of an English country estate. With app. 200+ of creek frontage on the Yellow Breeches and the surrounding 4 acres of landscaped yard, trees, neighboring pastures and horse farm, you are never far from the artistry of natures creation. The owner has taken care to establish areas of outdoor living which allow the land to be viewed and enjoyed from its many vantage points.
As you enter the home and foyer, you are offered several options. Turn right and step down into the kitchen. In addition to the cooking and food prep area, the kitchen provides a cozy spot to gather by the wood stove. There is space to eat, visit, relax and just enjoy the landscape. Palladian style windows ensure that nothing is hidden from view. The kitchen is adjacent to the great room which is entered through French doors. The ceiling is the first thing to pique your interest vaulted wood and beams in an octagon design. The floor to ceiling brick fireplace, majestic windows framing sunrise to sunset with both mountain and creek views, custom built-ins and slate floor perfect the image.
Stepping up from the kitchen, there is a formal dining room with custom corner cabinets, crown molding, hardwood floors and a wall of windows. After dinner, you can easily access the living room which broadens the colonial ambience. There is a fireplace with a wood mantle and wood surround highlighted by the continuation of hardwood floors and crown molding. The Seller has replaced all carpet in the bedrooms and loft area with hardwoods so that there is a consistent look throughout the home. A dedicated office and an exterior entrance provide a private workspace for those who need to connect with the office from home. A laundry room and powder room round out the 1st floor.
The primary bedroom and bath are located on the 2nd floor with an additional bedroom, full bathroom and loft area. Both bedrooms are substantial in size and the loft offers room for a sitting area and entertainment center. The loft overlooks the kitchen, woodstove and gathering area. The areas behind the knee walls on the 2nd and 3rd floors have attractive, custom access doors utilizing the additional space for storage. The artisan woodwork and trim in the home, especially around the stairways and the various built-ins, reveal a level of craftsmanship is rarely seen in todays construction. There is a huge bedroom and full bathroom on the third floor with a Juliet balcony opening out over the loft area. This bedroom could easily accommodate 2 or more people.
A detached oversized 2 car garage includes a second -floor storage area and an additional 575 sq. ft. finished area which could serve as a workshop, potting shed, carriage house, etc. This property sits at the back of the Callapatscink Development; however, it is not actually located in the community. For your information, the Callapatscink Deed Restrictions are provided in the Associated Documents. The exterior hardscape and landscape are just breathtaking! As mentioned earlier, quite a bit of effort in the form of time and money has gone into creating these outdoor living spaces. The terraced levels of paved patio, brick retaining walls, wrought iron railings and cascading water feature which terminates into the koi pond create an allure that cant be ignored. The sounds of the waterfall and the gentle movement of the creek give solace to everyone seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There is a private deck in the back of the home, a comfy hammock secured between trees and a beach area by the creek with a bench and Adirondack chairs for seating. If you enjoy fishing, just walk down to the creek and throw in a line. Its all right here for you to explore and revel in. The Seller has made extensive
improvements during their ownership and a list is included with the Associated Documents.
This home is truly one-of-a kind. Do not miss it!