Designed and built by the owner, ''Cedar Manor'', a Mediterranean inspired structure, sits centered on a 2.7-acre parcel, above the road, behind majestic round brick columns, fence, and driveway gate. The property backs to protected land and the Assunpink Wildlife Refuge, presenting total privacy. The meticulously landscaped grounds have transformed the mature oaks, pines, and maple trees into a summer shaded private park retreat. Accented with lush lawn, pachysandra, rhododendrons, flaming bushes, butterfly shrubs, ferns, and many more creative gardening techniques for a setting that provides complete use of the acreage for activities. The gunite pool, pergola, fantasy designed fireplace, and trumpet vine covered red brick arched window walls and patio add old world charm. Recreation and relaxing can be enjoyed day and night with the creative lighting. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the hummingbirds, butterflies and all nature's creatures' turkeys, turtles and toads relaxed in a chair from any location on the artistically designed property. The 7,200 square feet of 'heated space' within the structure offers a unique sense of security, fortified with steel beams, 2 x 6 exterior walls, real stucco exterior siding all around. Adding to the dramatic interest are functional amply sized exposed beams. The two-story turret foyer is comprised of two curved stairways and accented with structure arches and pillars. Random width T&G pegged oak flooring and Marvin casement windows, living room with gas fireplace, 4 zone hot water baseboard heat and newer air conditioners, keep residents cozy. At the heart of the home, the kitchen romances a high beamed ceiling with lush plants, a maple butcher block center island with overhead stained-glass pendent lamps and accented by a professional custom brass pot hanger. Lighting options include recessed, track, pendent and cabinet LED's all on dimmers. The beautiful oak cabinetry by Wood Mode with ample storage, glass doors on upper cabinets. A high B.T.U. commercial gas stove, newer double ovens and Sub Zero, make this room any chef's delight.The master suite offers nearly 800 square feet of luxury with high ceilings and walk in custom closets. The master bath is an oasis with Roman style Travertine Scabos tile. A huge shower with 3 heads, steam, and barreled tiled ceiling. The Jacuzzi 2-person tub is enhanced by a hand painted floral dome ceiling and LED trim lighting, with changeable color. The toilet and bidet area has a night light and bookshelves. Custom cabinets all with LED dimmable lighting. Arched walls with columns and large arched window, with view to the private back yard, add to its beauty.A heated 3 car garage, with a second stairway to the basement provides space for creative projects, hobbies, woodworking, and such.Lastly, the finished basement, a one-of-a-kind space you will likely never see. Open floor plan, with used red brick arches, wet bar, wood burning fireplace, beams, live plant wall, aquarium, pool table, big screen tv and surround sound. Lighting can be adjusted to mood, with dimmable LED recessed fixtures, wall sconces, track lighting, string lights and more. Review the detail sheet and compare value with homes priced over $3 million dollars.
