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| This Fayetteville home has been called one of the most gracious in Central New York!
This location provides a unique blend of privacy and proximity to services with direct private access to the Green lakes State Park with lots of hiking paths in a preserved natural setting. The home, with beautiful architectural details throughout, was the design of Leif Kallquist, noted architect of the firm, Holmes, King, Kallquist and Associates. The house was built with an aim to be able to enjoy nature year round and has numerous windows and doors allowing 360° views of the breathtaking scenery. It is a wonderful home for casual living as well as formal entertaining.
Offered at $1,300,000 |
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Fall Colors and a fountain welcome you to this outstanding home. The private pathway to Green Lakes State Park is to the right of the picture.
A long private drive opens up to a circular brick paved pathway at the entry to the home. The home has multiple places to enter or exit including the main entry. The garage accommodates three cars and has a utility sink and cupboards for storage.
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The pool and patio overlook the hills of Manlius and Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville. The pool has a $4,000 safety net for summer security and a waterfall over the natural rocks adds charm to the delighful setting. |
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The front door, of hand-carved mahogany, opens to a muraled foyer and views through to the living room and the family area. Off of the foyer is a powder room. Next to the foyer is a two-story living room that has views to Green Lakes Park as well as the pool side of the home. Next to the living room is a dining room with access to the patio and a high recessed ceiling. |
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The large and elegant dining room overlooks the pool and patio. (Sorry, the light fitting does not go with the house, but the owners will give you the name of the designer who made it for them).
There is recessed lighting throughout as well as built-in speakers with volume controls in most rooms. The limestone floors which are through much of the home are serviced by in-floor radiant heat. The central heating and cooling is a forced air Carrier system and can be controlled by zones. Telecommunications is through an installed AT&T four-line programmable intercom and phone system. Cat 5 wiring is throughout the home for phone or computer networking. The home has a back up power generator and a monitored security system. External lighting surrounds the home including motion detected lighting. The roof is asphalt shingles with lightening protection. Fresh air is circulated through the HVAC system.
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The home contains a beautifully appointed library, opening with an elegant mahogany arched French doorway with hand carved mahogany floor to ceiling shelves and cupboards. The library also has access to the patio. The fine wood cabinetry in the library and elsewhere in the home was built in the home by Matteo Bartolatta of Auburn. |
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The family room adjacent to the kitchen contains a large wood-burning fireplace made of limestone, with surrounding windows and a large custom TV console that lowers electronically to allow optimal sunlight and scenic views when not watching the television.
Access to the patio is available through glass doors off of the family room |
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The kitchen counter tops are unique blue pearl granite with a gas range and double oven. Storage in the kitchen is plentiful and the cupboards are select maple. There is a counter where 4-6 people can sit as well as a large center island and breakfast area with a view to the patio and pool. In addition to the central sink there is a small utility sink. Other appliances in the kitchen include trash compactor, in-sink disposals, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Appliance manufacturers include Sub Zero, Thermador and Asko. Access to the patio is available from the kitchen. The kitchen has a desk with drawers and glass-fronted shelving for storage of and organizing recipes and grocery lists. |
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The kitchen has a desk with drawers and glass-fronted shelving for storage of and organizing recipes and grocery lists. To the right of the picture is a large area with a bay window. This is for kitchen dining as an alternative to the breakfast bar. |
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The master suite is large with access to the patio with its own two bathrooms, each with a shower, and dressing area.
Two other bedrooms are on the lower level. Each has a closet and they share a bath with a shower. All bathrooms have stone floors.
On the second level there is a private bedroom suite with a balcony and a bathroom with a shower and a tub. There is also a large unfinished storage area on the second level and a winding staircase to the cupola tower with 360° viewing windows.
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Adjacent to the master suite sleeping area is a gym with a whirlpool tub and northeast-facing views. |
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Inside the garage entry to the home is a mudroom with ample closets and cubbies. Nearby is a large laundry room with a utility closet, cupboards, shelves, a large stainless steel sink, Miele washer and dryer, an area for drying hand washed clothing and a station for gift wrapping. |