One-level Ranch-style home on the St. John River with panoramic views & sandy beach!
Set on a hillside overlooking the beautiful St. John River and Long Reach, 3525 Route 845 on the Kingston Peninsula is a home that will put style into your lifestyle. This craftsman-style home was specifically designed with easy care low maintenance in mind inside and out! This home has undergone the most extensive renovation I've ever seen and shows like new! The brick exterior is one of the few remaining original elements! The interior has been renovated in the highest quality with custom woodwork, heated, easy-care, non-skid flooring (no worries about active children & pets here), an outstanding great room and massive 20x20 Four Season sunroom. Home features 3000 square feet on the main level and an additional 2500 square feet finished in the lower walkout level. The grounds feature 6.5 acres of manicured lawns, picturesque perennials, mature trees, several varieties of fruit trees and a beautiful sandy beach! Three acres are fully fenced to keep pets in and deer away from your apples, plums, pears and cherries.
Enjoy panoramic water views from nearly anywhere on the property and get up close with nearly 500-feet of private sandy beach frontage along Long Reach. This clean water is perfect for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, boating (moor your boat in your own backyard!) among other water activities. Gather with friends and family to enjoy beachside bonfires and to watch truly glorious sunsets over the St. John River.
Inside, this home offers the ultimate in main-level living. Find in-floor hot water radiant heating throughout both levels of the home, thermostatically controlled from each room, plus 9-foot ceilings on the main floor, custom trim in the foyer, kitchen and great room, deck access from each of the three main-floor bedrooms, plus more windows than you can imagine to make the most of the picture-perfect water views.
The spacious, yet very cozy, great room offers water views on three side, features a top-quality Jotul wood-burning stove, and presents the ideal layout for entertaining combining the kitchen, living area and dining room.
The huge kitchen features custom cabinetry with many built-ins, including cupboards concealing the dishwasher and microwave. Find a massive stainless-steel farm-house sink, loads of counter space, many windows, plenty of storage space, and top-quality appliances.
The dining area is surrounded by windows, providing views on three sides as you enjoy a meal as well as access to the wrap around deck. Enjoy eating and relaxing in the home?s Four Season sunroom as well. This large space features conservatory glass for comfort, heated floors, two exits to the grounds, and many custom built-ins. Get your vitamin D year round!
On the main-level find a bright oversized master bedroom with doors opening to the deck, built-in shelving and a lovely ensuite bathroom featuring a massive, fully-tiled walk-in shower, plus a heated towel rack. The room also offers a large walk-in closet with built-in organizers.
Find two additional bedrooms on this level, each with deck access as well as heated floors. These bedrooms are handy to a beautifully renovated bathroom featuring lovely tile work, a custom vanity, oversized walk-in shower and heated towel rack.
Additional features on the main floor include an extra wide hallway with built-in storage, an oversized laundry room with many cabinets, a sink, and an exit to the home?s fully insulated two-car attached garage.
Down the extra-wide stairs (crafted from local wood) find an additional 2500-square feet of living space that includes a cedar storage closet, a fourth, very large bedroom, and a large three-piece bathroom with custom maple cabinets, an acrylic tub/shower and heated floors.
The walk-out basement level is bright and beautifully finished with crisp white wainscoting. Find also a utility room housing the in-floor heating system, and a huge recreation room. This space has unlimited options and features a full kitchenette with custom cabinets, a fridge, stove and microwave. There?s a spacious eating area, a large entertainment area and additional space to suit your needs. This large room has a separate entrance and plenty of closet space. This area is ideal for visiting friends and family!
Ideal as a year-round home or your perfect vacation getaway, this beautifully renovated home provides space, style, comfort, outstanding grounds, panoramic views, a private beach and the ideal lifestyle. Call Katherine Bacon, Certified Fine Home Specialist at (506) 849-1678 or toll free across North America at 1-877-676-0300, for more information or to book your private viewing.