2444 Massanetta Springs Road

Description

Price Improved! Elegant and spacious, custom brick home in the sought-after Lake Pointe community of Harrisonburg. Master Builder/Designer, Glen Stoltzfus, and the owner worked closely on every detail of this magnificent home with a +G+visionary+G- perspective to meet future needs and desires with the end result being an aesthetically pleasing masterpiece for all the senses! The home is constructed of Independent Concrete Forms and is rated R60; for maximum strength and energy efficiency. With strength comes beauty, as you enter the front mahogany double doors you step into quite a grand space with vaulted ceilings and a stunning wall of westward facing windows looking over the back lawn. Directly off the entrance is a warm and inviting library/ office with an abundance of solid wood shelves and cabinets. The eye is drawn to the large, wooden fireplace mantle which was custom made by Amish craftsmen. The library floor is a custom installation, specially milled from an old oak tree that grew on the property. Expert details and craftsmanship are everywhere. All the doors are mahogany and of Amish construction, the towering, great room fireplace mantle is a work of art! An 18th century replica, built of solid walnut, by Mennonite carpenters, using wooden peg construction; the foyer chandelier raises and lowers for ease of cleaning and decorating; the main staircase's intricately designed balusters are made of European Beechwood and imported from Italy. The home is equipped with a Bose sound system throughout and ethernet in every room. Off the great room is a formal dining area and a gourmet, chef+GGs kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances; Miele, built-in, coffee machine, Thermador oven and range, Subzero refrigerator. It has all the bells and whistles and is expertly set up for entertaining! (First floor construction contains 12+G- setters and 14+G- I beams... dance and revel to your hearts content!) Off the kitchen is a bright and airy breakfast area surrounded by windows, beautiful pendant lighting and french doors that lead out onto both, west side, decks where you can enjoy your glass of brandy as you watch the sun set; a laundry room - with access to the 3-car garage, a walk-in pantry and a lovely sunroom with access to the deck. The main floor, primary suite is a dream with a lofty, tray ceiling, gas fireplace and french doors to access the back patio. Jaw dropping walk-in closet with all wood, custom crafted shelves, cabinets and drawers; a space for every piece of apparel and accessory you can think of! The ensuite bath has heated, tile flooring, large, walk-in shower with 3 shower heads, double sinks and jetted, jacuzzi tub. There are four suites on the second floor. All are expertly appointed, elegant spaces, with ensuite bathrooms, and spacious walk-in closets. From the north bedroom walk-in closet there is access to a full walk-up attic with an abundance of storage area. Here you will find the Lennox HVAC system and a framed-out office, yoga studio or work-out room...you decide! There is a full, interior access basement with 6 unfinished rooms! In addition, the basement has a sixth bedroom suite which has its own exterior, private access, kitchenette, ethernet and cable tv. This suite has been rented as a successful AirBNB with income history! The bottom floor also contains a laundry room - rough plumbed for a bath, and partially finished theatre room. The remaining rooms are awaiting your vision and design! The utility room is where you will find the major systems; all accessible and meticulously kept: Two tankless hot water heaters with electric circulating heater, central vacuum, water softener with reverse osmosis, electric panel and audio-visual equipment. Outside, the gutter system channels rainwater into 2, 2500 gal. underground tanks. The lush 1.9 acre corner lot already has a vegetable garden and mature trees including 2 poplars, propagated descendants from James Madison's Montpelier!