700 Hale Street

Description

To the casual passerby, the north side of Hale St is dense woods. To those who are coming home, a familiar turn leads them to the small bridge that crosses over Stony Brook. You have just entered your secluded retreat, under 2 hours from many northeast cultural and financial centers. Stony Brook meanders for nearly a mile along one side of the property and is stocked annually by the state. Continuing up the drive, the sweeping meadow to your right, are two conjoined steel outbuildings on your left: The larger measuring 80 x 60 with 3 garage doors and 600 Amp underground electrical service & the smaller measures 40 x 36 with 2 garage doors. Further on you pass the Saltbox-style 4-car carriage shed (with a 42 x 15 loft). The house: A custom Contemporary with 3 large BRs and 2 full baths, spacious master BR with full bath and slider to private deck. Hand-tooled burled maple throughout the house, with open floor plan connecting the kitchen, dining room & living room & a pellet stove to keep you cozy. Above are cathedral ceilings & skylights. Passing through the sliders in the kitchen, dining room or living room is an expansive deck system, occupying ~2,500 sq ft. One part wraps around the house, which includes an enclosable, heatable and covered party deck area. The other surrounds the above ground pool and includes an enclosable, heatable and covered 16x16 cabana. Listing agent must be present at all showings. Due diligence the responsibility of the buyer/buyer's agent.