Here's a home that loves to be lived in. Privately situated in a lovely rural setting, this home isn't of the cookie-cutter variety, but neither is it a house that's been made so "custom" that it compromises practicality. In short, it's got the best of both worlds: fun, funky touches like an outdoor shower with hot running water, balanced by the functionality of a true cook's kitchen with all the modern conveniences. Our home tour starts at the front entrance, with his wide farmhouse-style foyer, with plenty of room for a bench and shoes and plants and a pair of double closets as well. The large, light-filled kitchen comes next, with custom cherry cabinets by area craftsman Tom Bennett, plenty of countertop workspaces, a big pantry, and beautiful views outside to the deck and garden areas. The kitchen opens visually to the dining area, and that in turn the main living area, where there's plenty of room for sitting and entertaining, and in the case of this owner...a piano. Just off the living room is a den/office that could easily serve as an extra main-floor bedroom. Head upstairs and you'll find three bedrooms and two full baths, including a spacious master suite that boasts a comfy bath, two large double closets, and a bonus space ideal for private study, yoga retreat or nursery. The lower level is where options abound: in addition to the third full bath and the large, L-shaped family room--complete with a stylish woodstove--this area also includes an unfinished dry storage area that could be converted to a 4th (or 5th!) bedroom, plus an additional utility/storage area, PLUS an established workshop area. Since the lower area has a walk-out basement onto a finished patio area, you basically end up with a rather awesome mother-in-law or teenager suite, complete with private entrance. Other features include first-floor laundry, a detached two-car garage, screened in porch, multi-level deck, and various energy-efficient features, including an outdoor wood-fired Hardy stove that can provide cheap heat for the entire home (don't worry: if you don't like to play with fire, there's an electric heat pump too). The land is wonderfully useful here, with lots of established garden beds, walking trails, and plenty of flat areas that could be converted back to pasture if you're so inclined. Several grand old sycamores flank the yard on one side, and across the road you'll find 18 or so acres of wetland area, begging for birders on a Saturday morning. Thoreau spoke of retreating to nature to "front the essential facts" of life, and this is just the place to do it. Quietude, privacy, serenity--both home and property here lend themselves to a life where you might just have a shot at checking your worries at the front entrance and slowing down. So come and enjoy. This one loves to be lived in!
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