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They say it's all in the details. That's an understatement with this incredible home. Let your money buy you more than any other house on the market with this truly beautiful 3'600 square foot ranch home located on the north shores, Big Bay area. Owned by a licensed home inspector, this 3+bedroom, 3 full bath , 2 car garage home has been renovated inside and out with many of the finest finishes available. The personal touches start from the moment you enter the 120 foot drive and see it's lit stone columns with landscaped islands. The front of the house is covered in matching cultured stone, and it's hard to ignore the sight and sound of the small pond at the foot of the stairs with its double waterfalls and beautiful japanese maple. But don't be fooled by it's modest exterior. There is a LOT of house inside. But before we go in, take a stroll around this 1.25 acre, double lot complete with 6 zone underground sprinkler system. Follow the winding stampcrete walkway to an amazing 12x20, fully finished workshop with 2nd story Man Cave complete with power, satalite connection, direct vent propane heat and finishes that trump most homes, including travertine inlays on the stair case, tongue and groove pine ceiling and Tuscan style plastered walls. From there, continue the path to a stampcrete patio, or pass that and walk up the newly added 2 level sprawling deck with modern rail system, copper capped posts, travertine inlay, contrasting trimmed boarders and dramatic backlit wood skirting finished with ceramic medallion inlays. There is also a water proofed cold storage area underneath the deck. Ok it's time to come inside! Step into the granite floor foyer with coat closets on both ends and take off your shoes, as the wife gets upset when people walk on the beautiful dark wood bamboo flooring with bordered travertine entrance inlay in anything but socks. Notice the open floor plan that includes a kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and adjacent laundry room, vaulted ceiling great room with twin ceiling fans and connecting step down living room, both with their own fireplaces and twin Anderson skylights. The living room is luxuriously finished with matching 300 lb Corinthian columns on either side of the fireplace, bay window, and a beautifully detailed Italian ceiling fan. This space offers access to a 2nd deck that overlooks the east end of the property. Head back down the hallway and take a look at the newly renovated main bath, 1st bedroom and 2nd bedroom with it's own walkout deck with new slider doors. Don't miss the master suite with detailed crown moldings, marble floors in master bath, corner jacuzzi tub and pocket door with full bathtub and toilet. We are not done yet! Let's head down the oak tread spiral staircase that leads to a rich game room with 16 foot travertine top bar complete with sink, fridge, microwave, TV, built in 55 gallon fish tank, inset, backlit display boxes for alcohol and twin door stainless steel beer and wine fridge. This bar is wrapped in a custom slate floor and overlooks a large space for pool table and a living room area with tuscan textured walls and existing built in entertainment center. Turn right and head into the HUGE (unofficial) guest bedroom with walk in closet and vent free gas fireplace or head left and enter through the French door to the custom finished office with backlit glass shelves, double French doors leading to stampcrete patio, and just renovated full bath with travertine floors and stack stone tub surround. This space also has plenty of storage areas and a staircase leading to the large 2 car garage. So if you're looking for a house with a WOW factor that requires absolutley no renovating, you must see this home. This property will not be on the market long with an asking price of only $229,900.
