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"Raven Ridge"
Offered for sale are two parcels. What is referred to as the "upper" parcel is an 80 year old 8 acre pine plantation, which had previous to that been used to raise
sheep. This parcel is where the Arts & Crafts style home was ready for occupancy about 7 years ago. The "lower" parcel is about 7.5 acres and contains select oak,
maple and pine, plus a 100 year spring. The quality and details of the house are readily apparent before even going inside, with select materials throughout. The
"showpiece" of the home is the kitchen/dining room. The cabinets are quarter sawn red oak, with flush mount doors in the arts & crafts style. There is Hunter Design
specialty tile from California, Douglas fir post and beams, Arroyo craftsman lighting, Jenn-Air and Maytag appliances.
There is red oak flooring throughout 90% of the house with linoleum flooring for the mud room/laundry that serves as the main entrance for the family. There is a large wrap around porch for outdoor entertaining. The base of the porch is "stamped" cement and was created when the foundation was poured. Throughout the entire house one feels in constant contact to the beautiful outdoor surroundings, there is wonderful light everywhere. The wainscoting is Douglas Fir and attention to details abound. There is 200 amp electrical service that connects underground and has a generator backup system and surge protector. Audio/video RG6 coaxial and Cat 5 networking with entertainment speaker locations throughout the house. The heating system is a Weil McClain Gold oil fired boiler. The energy efficient construction results in modest energy costs for many years to come There is a large 2 car garage with inside dimensions 28'x29' and an additional 9'x29' outside carport. There is a separate kennel with fencing for 2 runs of approximately 30'x50' and 100'x50'. As you walk around the property you'll also discover professional landscaping, a terrific tree house, secret "gardens" and signs of wildlife in abundance. Lewis/Westport area is a safe, friendly, community with one of the finest public schools in the area. The house is located just 5 miles from Exit 30 on I87, the Northway, and about 45 minutes from downtown Plattsburgh. Westport is about 1/2 way between Albany to the south and Montreal to the north, less than a 2 hour drive. Many people have also discovered that it is possible to work in the Burlington, Vermont area and live in one of the communities on the New York side of the Champlain Valley. Raven Ridge is just 12 miles from the Essex to Charlotte Ferry, which runs the entire year. High speed internet service through local DSL makes staying in touch with your office and clients easy. There is room for a satellite office, allowing more time with your family while enjoying a beautiful home that is far more affordable than an equivalent Vermont property and far more private than most Plattsburgh area properties.
Westport is also home to one the finest 18 hole championship golf courses in the Adirondack Park, the If you are considering living year round or just looking for a place to spend your summers, this Nature Lover's Paradise, in Westport, New York, should be on your short list of places to consider Lewis/Westport, New York $429,000 |
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