Privacy, Nature, Solid Grand Brick Home small walk to lake

Welcome Home! Spacious, sunny, and open, this unique grand solid brick home offers everything and more in mint condition. Just a stones throw to one of the areas most prestigious and pristine crystal clear lakes known for its great fishing, swimming and sailing and a short walk to a private lake beach and picnic area.  With three stories, 4,000 square feet, and beautiful hardwood floors, this house eludes the solid stable feeling of home.  Brand new appliances including energy star Kenmore oven and hood, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, front load washer and dryer all with 3-year warranties.  Central heating system with warranty untill 2016.  Open eat-in kitchen is a chef’s heaven with optimal storage, cabinets, pantries, and counter space.  A sunny herb garden window above the kitchen sink has views of hummingbirds and butterflies around the lilac tree and backyard.  Additional door from kitchen to back deck makes for convenient outdoor dining. Formal dining room with front bay window view has two arched walkways for additional character and charm.  Oversized living room with cozy fireplace is filled with sunlight pouring in from three directions and entrances from the foyer, kitchen hallway, or sunroom. French doors lead into a breathtaking hardwood-walled sunroom with wood burning stove, A-framed ceiling, double skylights and French sliders to the back deck; perfect for an office, art room, or reading room.  Fresh spacious laundry room with sunlight and a deep wash sink. Upper level offers oversized master bedroom with grand walk-in cedar closet.  Master bathroom with his and her sinks, window overlooking private backyard, oversized jetted Jacuzzi bath, standing shower, and infrared heater. A-framed den has tall ceilings, decorative windows overlooking sunny reading area, and walk-in door to attic.  Linen closets accessible from hallway and guest bathroom for optimal organization and hosting.  Gorgeous hardwood staircase leads you to bright open airy finished basement, fireplace, built in shelves, windows, full bathroom, storage, and play room.  Additional basement entrance from backyard in case the basement is rented out or used as a mother-in-law apartment.  Large back deck overlooks football field sized level grassy backyard, perfect for family sports, parties, or a swimming pool; encompassed in tall sturdy 12.9 acre forest that continually changes with the seasons.  Forest is safe and great for exploring babbling brooks and wildlife.  Grounds provide endless possibilities for gardening and landscaping, as well as a grilling patio. Clean 2-car garage is attached to the kitchen as well as a shed. This house is solid and in impeccable condition offering privacy, nature, and a place to call “Home”.  25 minute drive to Port Jervis Metro North Line and only 99 miles from New York City.  Highland Lake has a small town feel with local grocer, library, outdoor farmer’s markets, parades, and a community feel with plenty of privacy. Not to mention, the neighbors are wonderful too. Call for a visit or any questions and thank you for looking!