Terry Sprague, CEO|Broker, LUXE Platinum Properties/Christie’s International Real Estate. 503.459.3987, terry@luxecir.com. Luxury Home Broker.
The home’s grand appearance is enhanced by the natural granite and rustic wood facade. It’s tall gabled roof, hinged shutters, faux balcony, and barn-style garage doors give the home an English countryside charm. But once you step up to entry and through the beautiful, arched French doors, you’ll say good-bye to the countryside and hello to lakeside living.
Start the morning with a cup of coffee on the upper terrace, which features a retractable awning and built-in barbecue. Stroll down to the pool through the terraced gardens for a leisurely lunch or a dip to cool off in the warm summer sun. Pull your water toys from the boathouse and enjoy an afternoon playing on the private lake. Watch the “cocktail cruisers” go by on the lake while sipping a local wine on the boathouse patio or in front of the pool deck’s gas fireplace. Then end your day soaking in the hot tub and stargazing from the home’s lower, heated terrace. Who says you needs to go to a resort to enjoy a day like this?
The main level houses a formal dining room with a walk-through butler’s pantry, home office, and spacious laundry room and mudroom. With expansive views of the lake, the gourmet kitchen is open to the living room that features two-story windows with breathtaking views of the lake plus a gas fireplace with an extraordinary, two-story stone surround. Double sliding doors in the living room open to truly bring the outside in.
In the kitchen, the Viking double oven with six-burners and grill top, pot filler faucet over the stove, two sinks, built-in wine refrigerator, and huge granite island make light work of meal prep for a professional or budding gourmet. The antiqued cream-colored cabinetry has a generous pantry, wide drawers and to-the-ceiling cabinets for incredible storage. An Italian glass tile backsplash, tulip-shaped pendant lights and furniture details on the cabinetry give this dream kitchen a rich, elegant finish.
cabinets and plenty of space to conduct business before the daily “vacation time” begins. The large shuttered interior windows offer another stunning view of Oswego Lake, a reminder of the gorgeous location of the home. You’ll also find the “secret room” in the den that leads to the Baby Grand’s balcony. If you have children or grandchildren, this is an ideal hide-and-go-seek spot!
The master bath is as luxurious as the rest of this home – with a travertine tile floor, jetted tub with a view of the lake, marble counters, and generous glass enclosed shower with three shower heads. But as wonderful as the bath is, the walk-in closet surpasses! With entrances from both the bath and the hall, the 80 sq. ft. (Size?) master closet has ample room for two sizable wardrobes, dozens of shoes and accessories galore. The window adds welcome daylight to make this a wonderful dressing room as well.
Continuing down the hallway, you’ll find a cozy guest bedroom with a walk-in closet, a small but highly efficient laundry room (that makes two laundry rooms in the home!), a guest bath, and a large bonus room.
The bonus room at the end of the hall is a perfect spot to create a workout or yoga space, craft room, or just a quiet getaway to snuggle into a cushy chair to read a book. Open the window, one of only three that faces the front of the home and overlooks the wooded area across the street, and enjoy the quaint Juliet balcony.
As you make your way back downstairs, the entirety of the main level living space comes into view. Your eyes will be drawn to the distressed, dark hickory flooring in the main living spaces that creates a warm, welcoming feeling – and because this a home that’s meant to be lived in and loved, the distressed finish of the floor graciously hides any accidental dings that might occur!
The lower level is an escape of its own. Flanked by two guest bedrooms each with its own bathroom, walk-in closet and views of the back gardens and lake beyond, sits the large family/media room. If any area of the house cries out for a party or movie night, this room does. The deluxe wet bar features a stainless steel sink, Sanyo wine refrigerator, wine nooks, and breakfast bar seating area that faces the lake. Materials like the granite tile counters, slate floor, contemporary pendant lights, and circular tile backsplash set the tone for this fun, entertaining area.