39833 Forsyth

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** Property is now Active/Under Contract however showings & backup offers still being accepted ** Enjoy the best of both worlds with this exceptional hilltop home on 7 rolling acres, 10 minutes’ drive from downtown Leesburg, while enjoying the peace, tranquility and joy of rural living. When a livable floor plan matters, this colonial home includes 5 bedrooms, 4 full and one-half bathrooms, spread out over 3 finished levels, with 5,199 finished square feet of living space. The property is well suited to car enthusiasts, thanks to its 2-car, side load garage, supplemented by a detached, 3 bay barn. Enjoy your morning coffee with sunrise views for miles from the almost 2,000 SF wraparound deck and your evening cocktail with sunsets glimmering through the woods to the west of the restored Amish built red barn. Entering through the 8-foot double front doors, a welcoming and expansive entrance hall, with curved staircase leading to the second level accesses the light filled home with hardwood floors. Through glass paned French doors, the office to the left includes custom built-in wood shelves, drawers and cabinets. The formal dining room adorned with wainscoting is to the right. Continuing through the entrance hall reveals the recently fully remodeled gourmet kitchen, with Bosch 6-burner induction stovetop and exhaust fan inside an exquisite custom mahogany island, Kohler touchless faucet with hot water dispenser on a deep double sink, Bosch double ovens, Miele dishwasher and built in Miele wine refrigerator under a lighted glass cabinet, Sharp microwave drawer and LG refrigerator complete the impressive appliance package. Under cabinet lighting with lighted beveled glass cabinets provide practicality and ambiance. All new hardwood floors lead to the large eating area and through to the remodeled family room, with custom built stone wood burning fireplace and surround sound system. The kitchen leads to the half bath with a large mudroom and additional storage beyond, together with access to the attached 2-car side load garage w/epoxy finished floor. The wraparound deck extends the rear of the house plus one side, providing eastern and western views. Serene sitting spots offer plenty of room to barbeque with ample space to host family and friends looking to take in the views. Additionally, there’s room for a cooks garden using the two easily accessible on-deck raised garden beds right outside the Pella doors from the kitchen/dining area. The 2nd level of the home, which is also accessible via a back staircase from the kitchen, includes the large primary bedroom with a cushioned window seat, offering additional storage in the insulated half closets for luggage and other occasionally used items. The primary closets include a custom closet with built in vanity with mirror in one, and built in cabinetry in the other. The primary bathroom shows off a classic black/white tile heated floor, river rock shower floor and luxurious tub. The laundry is convenient to the primary bedroom with 3 further bedrooms off the hallway, one with its own attached bathroom & heated flooring, and two sharing a bathroom with a river rock and slate heated floor. The walkout lower level features a 5th bedroom, full bath with stacked washer/dryer, wet bar, sitting room and large exercise area. An unfinished storage room plus mechanical room complete this level. A patio is accessed from the sitting room, leading to an 8-place hot tub. The 3-bay barn is located at the end of its own gravel drive, just a short walk from the house. The barn would make an excellent workshop or hobby space, or simply for yard equipment and additional car storage. A set of straightforward covenants are in place to protect this small community, however there is no homeowners association. An additional significant benefit in the form of Verizon Fios high speed internet ensures that working from home is a breeze.

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