An artist or nature lover’s paradise! This one-of-a-kind property, in the heart of the Hockley Valley, with magnificent westerly views and spectacular sunsets, has been home for 28 years for the present owners.  The land consists of 7.6 acres, of which 3 acres are fenced pasture with shelter, and 3 acres are forest with over 30 species of trees and hiking trails.  There is extensive landscaping and many perennial flower beds on the property with automatic irrigation, and a terraced vegetable garden.  A restful stone patio with rockery pond and waterfall, complete with fish (koi) and frogs, is tucked privately into the landscaping.  There is a 2-car carport and circular driveway, plus a driveway out to the back field.

Character abounds throughout the home! The Foyer has ceramic flooring, two closets, stained glass accents and beamed ceilings.  Open stairs lead to an Office directly above the Foyer with wooden floors and walk-out to balcony.   Another set of stairs lead to the Great Room below with wooden floors, hemlock beams from Quebec, a grand fieldstone fireplace with wood-burning insert and cathedral ceilings.  There is a walkout from the Great Room to an enclosed Sun Room with flagstone flooring.

Off the Great Room is a two-piece powder room, plus a back door entry with stained glass insert, and a bright Family Room, which is presently used an artist’s studio.  The Laundry has a sink and there is a separate shower plus a Sauna in this area.  The Utility Room/Workshop houses the oil tank (1995), hot water boiler, the electrical 300 amp breaker panel with copper wiring, and central vacuum system.

The warm and inviting Dining Room has beamed ceilings and wooden floors.  A galley Kitchen has built-in desk, walk-in pantry with pocket door, ceramic floors, an unusual warming oven in the stone fireplace, plus a wood-burning stove with a fan. 

The Upstairs has the sunken Master Bedroom with woodstove, walkout to balcony, walk-in closet, plus another closet, and a 4 piece en-suite with heated ceramic floors and skylight.   Bedrooms #2 and #3 have Berber carpet and closets.  Another 4-piece bath also has heated ceramic floors and a skylight.  Hot water tanks are located in the bathroom for both baths.     

Additional buildings on the property are the Implement Shed (18x32 ft), a Woodworking Shop with picture window in the tree tops (22x20 ft), and second floor Artist’s Studio (18x30 ft) above the implement shed.  There is also a Dog Kennel with insulated 2-bedroom Doghouse!   

Taxes for the property are $6,350 for 2007.  Some dining room furniture may be available for sale.  The owners would like a 90 to 120 day closing. A land survey is available only.   

This fabulous property is offered at $778,900.