Ready to get away from it all? Enjoy 700 Feet of River Frontage! Serenity awaits you in this flawless log home built by Tim Bullock, renowned Canadian custom log home builder. Nestled at the base of Ice Mountain, surrounded by the North River on 2 sides, this pristine nature wonderland with 6 acres and an abundance of wildlife, wild flowers, eagles, and fruit bearing trees is a natural wonder. Located in a gated community at the end of a cul de sac and adjacent to The Nature Conservancy Ice Mountain Preserve (A US Natural National Landmark with deeded access) yet, only minutes to Rt. 29 and 40 minutes to Historic Downtown Winchester. Special features include a 3 car log garage with extra storage space and a loft that could be used as storage, a guest cottage, office, exercise room etc~ Additionally, a large barn boasts 3 additional garage spaces for cars, tractor, boats and more. This home has very impressive detailing and wood working as some Pennsylvania Amish helped construct the home. Featuring open, wood beamed cathedral ceilings, heated radiant flooring on main and lower levels and master bath. Distinctive custom tile work with Brazilian cherry hardwood inlay as well as 10K solar panels for energy efficiency are just some of the features not found in many homes. The kitchen includes handmade custom built cabinets signed by Walter Coon, granite countertops, Bosch dishwasher, Kitchen Aid refrigerator, 4 burner gas cooktop, trash compactor and a reproduction wood stove nestled in its stone surround and used as a heating source for the main and upper house levels. The kitchen table was made from a barn in Hampshire County, and chairs convey with the home. Elmer the Elk overlooks the massive field stone wood burning fireplace in the great room. Here you will also find tile with inlaid Brazillian Cherry Hardwood flooring. Main floor includes 2 bedrooms, a laundry/pantry room and a spacious Itailian Travertine tiled bathroom. Ceiling fans operate in all bedrooms and the great room. Sunshine abounds as you enter the 2 sided screened in porch which includes picturesque views and babbling sounds of the North River and a fireplace on the porch for those mildly chilly nights. The upper level overlooking the great room has generous log beams with huge curved king post roof trusses and intricate architectural detailing. The loft is used as an office and study. The expansive master bedroom is entered through huge custom arched doors which includes the property logo created and designed by the owners. This logo is included on the garage and barn doors and can be seen in many other areas of the home. French doors under a palladian window lead to a private balcony with water views. The master bath includes travertine tiles and a steam shower and radiant heat flooring. The lower level includes a large bedroom, full bath and rec room with a stone fireplace. Additional features include a workshop, outdoor shower, wine cellar, whole house generator and tons of storage under the porch with shelving. This walkout basement leads you to the lower level patio overlooking the river and fire pit. The Nature Conservancy 160 Acre Ice Mountain Preserve is a natural treasure. Also known as Nature's Icebox, the Preserve is a hiking enthusiast's greatest dreams, historical in nature (end of the most recent ice age) and known for having ice vents, rare plants, wildlife, wild flowers (twin flower), and natural wonders. This exquisitely appointed log home with upgrades and custom features, breathtaking river frontage, private and secluded, a blend of nature & history, endless charm & personality, gives you the feeling you are in your own private park and will capture your attention the minute you enter the property. Many of the items in the home convey with the home if the Purchaser is interested.
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