Property Details

Amazing architect designed contemporary resting on the banks of Diascund Reservoir on 3.47 Acres minutes from Williamsburg. Clean lines, crafted wood cabinets and countertops, granite, concrete heated floors, stone exterior, cook’s kitchen with a Wolf range, stainless steel appliances, custom window and lighting package, one level-living with a separate lower level in-law suite with kitchen, family room, eat-in space, and amazing views of the river from a private lower level concrete patio matching the size of upper level deck.  The house also features 3 car detached garage with workshop with a green roof with live vegetation and watering system. A true work of art made for land and a compliment to the surrounding nature and wildlife.

EXTERIOR

• Overlooking the Diascund Creek Reservoir
• Newport News Waterworks owns Reservoir; owner has use (electric motors and person powered boats only)
• There is a dock on the lower right side of property (path lead to it)
• Upper level concrete deck with two spiral staircases (8’ diameter) to 2,800 square foot lower level polished concrete patio and features dramatic “up lighting”
• Zen Raking Garden with built-in fire pit
• Meditation overlook area
• Screened porch with concrete floors and ceiling fan; can easily be converted to year round sun room or additional interior living space
• Professionally landscaped grounds featuring many native plants
• Home is constructed of cobbled granite and cedar siding
• Front patio and raised beds with granite blocks
• DRIP AND SPRAY Irrigation systems
• LIVE ROOF System – Eco friendly – reduces water run off, saves on cooling costs, uses recycled materials and looks great; planted with sedum (www.liveroof.com)
• 3-CAR GARAGE constructed with granite tumbled bricks and features large buil-in workshop and attached storage facility with electricity; some Interior walls are lined with birch and maple cabinets and plenty of shelves
• The roof design provides a large platform for future solar installation; the alignment maximizes southern exposure; the domestic hot water heat exchanger would marry well with solar hot water panels; remaining roof surface would support a large array of photovoltaic panels
• ROOF is supported by a tubular steel post and beam frame, providing maneuverability for interior walls since there is no load bearing consideration; exterior framing is 2×6 construction
• ARTERSIAN WELL is over 200 feet deep with a one 1.5 horsepower pump providing excellent water quality and pressure
• Five exterior spigots
• DRIVEWAY to the property is 0.3 miles and constructed with recycled asphalt; the drive acts as a beautiful wooded walking or jogging path
• DRIVEWAY to the house is tumbled concrete pavers
• The west facing decks are great for sunsets and moonsets across the lake; the rural setting minimizd light pollution on starry nights
• The surrounding forest is predominately mature hardwood trees with holly and laurel understory

SYSTEMS

• The hot water system begins with an energy efficient Buderus boiler/hot water heater; the fuel oil fired unit sends hot water directly to the heated floor plumbing and hot water tank as needed. The hot water tank is an insulated heat exchanger where the hot water from the boiler heats the domestic hot water. Floor heating is controlled by four thermostats which can be set to control either the floor slab or room temperature.
• Three American Standard 18 SEER heat pumps provide cooling and low demand heat; two for upper level, one for lower level. Backup/emergency heat is supplied by hot water heat strips in the air handlers. There are six thermostats for zone control of the units
• RADIO RA – only controls some lights (does not control fans); system can be expanded
• INTERIOR FLOORING – polished concrete
• CUSTOM lighting and ceiling fans
• 40% of exterior walls are “Low E” Anderson windows and doors
• DOORS – 15 pairs o 8-foot high French doors, 6 feet wide
• Screens for windows
• SOLAR SHADES for many windows
• INTERIOR TRIM – Main level is clear Radiata Pine. Lower level trim and doors are Southern Yellow Pine, ceiling panels are birch
• FIREPLACE – Main level is cobbled granite; lower level ready for woodstove/or fireplace installation
• ENTRANCE – Stained and leaded front door
• KITCHEN – Custom cherry cabinets with pull-out drawers, granite counters, custom tile backsplash, stainless steel sink, Subzero refrigerator/freezer, Wolf 6-burner gas range/over (also convection) and Bosch dishwasher
• GREAT ROOM/DINING AREA – Water views, soaring ceilings and fan, wall sconces convey, wired for cable, opens to dining area, French doors to wraparound deck and screened porch
• MASTER BEDROOM SUITE – Spacious room features superb water views, cathedral ceiling and fan, two large walk-in closets, and French doors to deck
• MASTER BATH – Features double raised sinks, Teakwood counters, multi-head tiled shower, and two medicine cabinets wired with receptacles
• LAUNDRY ROOM – Whirlpool Duet front load washer and gas dyer convey
• FAMILY ROOM/DEN – Great views, cathedral ceiling and fan, wired for surround sound (speakers do not convey); French doors to deck
• BEDROOM #2 – Solar Shades, ceiling fan, ensuite bath with champagne bubbling soaking tub with glass tile surround and granite countertop
• BEDROOM #3 – Built-in shelves, closet, ceiling fan
• BEDROOM #4 – Closet, ceiling fan
• HALL BATHROOM – River Stone shower floor
• SCREENED PORCH – Four-sided water views, cedar lined, cathedral ceiling and fan, concrete floor (not heated)

LOWER LEVEL

• KITCHEN – Maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances (all convey), electric smooth-top range/oven, wired for surround sound (speakers do not convey);  dining area with floating oak/walnut shelves (from three old church pews)
• LIVING ROOM – Lots of windows (primed for woodstove or fireplace)
• LARGE BEDROOM – French doors to patio, walk-in closet
• FULL BATH – Tiled floor
• UTILITY/STORAGE ROOM – Access to radiant heat controls
• STUDY/CRAFTS ROOM – Large closet, separate entrance