Located in Bryce Resort in the beautiful "Hidden Valley" of the Shenandoah, "Palmer's Lakeview" is a beautifully configured 5 bedroom, 3 bath home, with two-car garage, workshop, Beamed Great Room w/wood-burning Fireplace, large wrap around Decks with hot-tub and swings; an inviting family room w/gas Fireplace, media center built-ins and wet bar; an exercise room and a sewing-room so well organized that it could be put to any number of uses. Lit by natural light throughout with imaginatively well-planned recessed lighting, it is full of light. The breezes from the spring-fed lake below are a delight. The Master Bedroom & Ensuite bath with Jacuzzi and Steam Shower is a perfect tree-top aerie from which to take in the star-filled Shenandoah night sky. It also sports a wood-burning fireplace and its own media center. A balcony accross the Great Room leads to a comfortable office and sitting room - which could double as a bedroom. Two Main Floor Bedrooms and a full bath add to the gracious, relaxed character of this house.
Located in Bryce Resort in the beautiful "Hidden Valley" of the Shenandoah, "Palmer's Lakeview" is a beautifully configured 5 bedroom, 3 bath home, with two-car garage, workshop, Beamed Great Room w/wood-burning Fireplace, large wrap around Decks with hot-tub and swings; an inviting family room w/gas Fireplace, media center built-ins and wet bar; an exercise room and a sewing-room so well organized that it could be put to any number of uses. Lit by natural light throughout with imaginatively well-planned recessed lighting, it is full of light. The breezes from the spring-fed lake below are a delight. The Master Bedroom & Ensuite bath with Jacuzzi and Steam Shower is a perfect tree-top aerie from which to take in the star-filled Shenandoah night sky. It also sports a wood-burning fireplace and its own media center. A balcony accross the Great Room leads to a comfortable office and sitting room - which could double as a bedroom. Two Main Floor Bedrooms and a full bath add to the gracious, relaxed character of this house.
Property Highlights
- In Bryce Resort-Golf, Skiing, Flying, Tennis, Swimming.
- Birdhaven Lakefront Property for swimming & boating
- 2 Large Decks with Hot Tub and Swing
- Large Family Room with Wet Bar and Fireplace
- Off-Street Parking for 3 or 4 Vehicles
- Beautifully Decorated -5 Bedrooms 3 Baths
- Gracious Light-Filled Master with Fireplace, Full Bath
- Separate Office, Large Workshop
- Double Garage, Enclosed Breezeway to House
- Great Sewing Room and Ample Storage Areas throughout
Property Description
"Palmer's Lakeview" is one of Bryce Resort's Premier properties. Sited on .69 acres on Birdhaven Lake, this is a serene home in an idyllic setting. Lit by natural light through windows and deck exposures, its position on the lake provides for delightful breezes as well as rare access to this Spring-fed lake for swimming and boating enjoyment.
Built in 1980 and extensively renovated in 2003 and 2004 it can be a beautiful mountain retreat for family gatherings or a completely efficient and graceful full-time home. Upgrades include dual 100 amp electrical service, a drainage system drawing water away & around the house & providing rain-water to mature landscaping, a commercial grade dehumidifier in the crawl-space to keep it nice and dry during the summer months and a humidifier in the propane furnace to add humidity to the house in winter. A new Hot Springs jacuzzi hot tub on the lower deck provides relaxation after a day of golf, hiking or skiing or simply a way to enjoy nature at its most beautiful on a crisp autumn evening.
Two hours from the D.C. metropolitan area you'll revel in golf, skiing, tennis, swimming, boating, flying, hiking,and more. Then head to your Lake retreat...
"Palmer's Lakeview" is an hour and a half from Dulles Airport and 40 miles to Shenandoah Regional Airport, Harrisonburg & United's Shuttle Service to Dulles three times a day.
About the area: the Shenandoah - the "Valley of the Daughter of the Stars" -and Blue Ridge Mountains have long been spots for Washingtonians retreating from swampy summers. About 10 degrees cooler and less humid, it has provided respite and a healthful environment. The Hidden Valley area that encompasses Basye, Bryce Resort and Orkney Springs is close to the Shenandoah National Forest and closer yet to George Washington National Forest and West Virginia. The tree canopy of surrounding ridges, including Great North Mountain rival SKyLine Drive for breath-taking autumn splendor. Historic Orkney Springs, a beautifully renovated old-style hotel and Episcopal retreat offers well attended Friday and Saturday concerts throughout the summer. Some collect the Spring water for its purity. The historic towns of Woodstock, Edinburg, New Market and Winchester offer the history buff plenty to do and see. These charming towns have attracted crafts people and enterprises. Festivals abound in the area including BryceFest and WinterFest in Bryce itself. Visitors are also drawn to the cool underground Endless Caverns and the stalagmites and stalagtites of Luray Caverns. A visit to Skyline Drive resplendent in fall colors is also a joy. Your views of the changing seasons from this Lakeside residence will be a never-ending panorama of colors and delights.
DIRECTIONS: From the D.C. Metropolitan area, take 66W to the I-81S (direction Roanoake); take exit 273 (Mt.Jackson, Basye) then Rte.263 (the Orkney Grade)11 miles, past "Wetlands Trading," past "The Pines" to Basye, Bryce Resort - to a sharp RIGHT on Resort Drive (golf course is on your right) - 7/10th of a mile to a LEFT on Snead to Picard straight to a RIGHT on Palmer. 427 is on your left.
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US $560,000
MLS#: SH6496385
