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Unique Cecil County Opportunity! A true sportsman paradise with 20 acres on a secluded road with pond and ample forest. This 4 bedroom 3.1 bath custom built Cape Cod home provides the perfect features for a wildlife or fishing retreat, , yet refined perfectly to blend into the natural surroundings. The long curved driveway welcomes you to the grass knoll of which the home is perched. The full covered porch beckons you, but not without first absorbing the elevated seasonal view of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. The uniqueness of the floor plan grabs you immediately upon entry into the natural lighted foyer accented with the grand open stair case and the large formal living room with a stone wood burning fireplace. Moving beyond the foyer into the well appointed eat in kitchen that features an island, granite countertops with plenty of lights. The kitchen provides an all glass french door with access to the great room with its cathedral ceiling, wood stove and large windows to frame in the natural beauty contained outdoors. Wonderfully unique is the formal Dining Room conversion, transforming this room into a formal Bar, a must see to appreciate. Did we mention the first floor primary suite? Second floor features a Guest/Princess suite plus two additional bedrooms and a third full bath. If that was not enough, this level even has a walk in floored attic with over 500 sq/ft of storage. The full sized walkout basement has three additional rooms with new carpet and fresh paint. Sellers recently replaced the roof, water heater, HVAC and water conditioning system for a worry free transition of ownership. The community of Elk Forest is known for its abundant wildlife with deer, turkey, fox, eagles and osprey that often frequent this private sanctuary, and the native songbirds are too numerous to list! Property has several established trails and blinds to explore. Perfect for those that seek natural surroundings. Hard to believe but this pristine property is merely 20 minutes from route 95 commuting corrior that services Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC and New York City. Close to Amtrak, BWI and Philadelphia Airports. Closer still to Chesapeake City known for its dining and boating atmosphere. Call for you personal tour.

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Listed by Christian LaPense of BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana

Listing Sold by Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville

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