1312 John Rissler Road Charles Town, WV 25414
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Once in a lifetime opportunity to own 7+ acres with 483 feet of beautiful private Shenandoah river frontage and the most spectacular custom built cottage with all the bells and whistles. Gentle boat ramp to beach/water for wading, swimming, launching you canoes, kayaks, SUP's raft etc. Million dollar home site still sits untouched on the forested knoll adjacent to the cottage. The entire cottage was built by a master craftsman for his family. The level of detail is incredible. Floors and ceilings are finished with clear vertical grain fir. All cabinets and built-ins were custom built in his local cabinet shop using poplar and maple dove tail drawers. Beautiful granite counters in the kitchen and live edge walnut vanity counter in the bathroom. Hidden within the wall of cabinets is a Murphy bed with built in shelves, dual recessed light and charging stations. Folds down in seconds and packs up effortlessly. Wood burning masonry fire place with custom cast concrete mantel and finished surround using river stone collected from the property. Off of the main living space is a huge screened in integral covered porch. From this porch you have a commanding view of the expansive property all the way to the river and can hear all of the sounds of nature that accompany this property. Off of the kitchen is a one of a kind custom wide open bath with heated tile floors, surround less shower, exposed copper piping and custom cabinetry above the live edge walnut vanity. Beautiful pocket doors separate the bathroom as well as the laundry/utility space. The laundry room has a ton of build in custom cabinets for storage, pantry space, closet space etc. Off of the rear of the kitchen is a back porch leading to an amazing outdoor shower with natural vines for privacy. You truly will feel as though you have been transported to an exotic location far from WV. The outdoor space adjacent to the cabin includes a private rear fire pit, huge hardscape patio for entertaining/outdoor dining or enjoying your morning cup of coffee. Further down from the patio is a full camper pad with all utility hook ups. Water, electric, septic and phone ready to connect. Huge storage shed is adjacent to the norther property line for your power equipment, river toys, and gardening essentials. The land that makes up this property is priceless. 7.32 acres consisting of two lots and 483' of river frontage. To the left of the cabin is a knoll with huge native hardwoods. Moving towards the East down from the cabin and the knoll is several acres of beautiful, flat green grass leading to the river portion of the property. The ground adjacent to the river has been impeccably maintained and contains a could acres of the finest bluebells and other wild flowers. There are huge native trees in the flat plain adjacent to the river. Improvements at the water include an amazing boat ramp/water access, huge fire pit area, built in picnic table. Hammock area and bench on the bluff nestled amongst the blue bells looking up and down the river.
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