The Heritage Country Estate was established nearly 50 years ago, and today lives on. The 83 acres+/- estate is managed for the conservation values associated with nature and the land; including plants, wildlife, agricultural land, forests and natural biotic processes. The property provides special opportunities for people to connect and engage with these values. The reliably agreeable weather, unrivaled scenery, access to public lands, and year-round activities make the area a continuously popular destination for people throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. THE HERITAGE HOME - HOME HIGHLIGHTS *Designed and custom built in 1992 by the owner. The owner is a well-known and respected building contractor *Southwestern design - Custom built Artist's Home reflected in numerous details *Home sighted and crafted to capture and filter the natural light. The home offers some seventy Anderson windows and doors, plus custom units *2600 sq. ft.+/- living space *Open design includes kitchen, living room and dining room *Three bedrooms, two baths, utility room, laundry, tower room, music nook, office (would make a nice fourth bedroom) *The foyer was designed to keep outside air from entering the home. *Two patios and a large 10'x20' private balcony *Constructed with energy efficient aerated, autoclave concrete block - ACC *Hardwood and ceramic tile flooring *Tower room serves as a great playroom for older children. For adults it inspires reading, painting, reflection, etc. *Stone and wood gazebo overlooking "Little Lake" *34 - 270 Watts solar panels are grid inter-tied. *5000 Watt LP-generator supports many vital functions in the event of a power outage. *Wiring was updated in 2024 *Starlink satellite for fast and reliable internet connections with WIFI calling *Very productive drilled water well - has never failed *Forty-gallon white oak rain barrel *Two wood-fired heating stoves. One stove originated in Germany and is about 150 years old (Kachelofen). The second stove was made by a master craftsman from Bern Switzerland.. *Mitsubishi mini-split system on the main house to heat in moderate temperatures and, if necessary, helps with cooling *A large woodshed is close to the house, connected by a covered breezeway *GE LP-gas range *Electric hot water heater *Samsung dryer - Maytag washer *Whirlpool refrigerator *Septic tank recently serviced and passed inspection *Galvalume Standing Seam Metal roof installed in 2015 ROOM DIMENSIONS MAIN LEVEL Foyer - 18' x 7' Front Hallway - 18' x 6' Half Bath - 5 x 4' Closet - 6' x 6' Soapstone Stove space - 3' x 4' Bath Hallway - 8' x 3' Storage space - 6' x 3' Laundry Room - 7' x 10' Bedroom/Office - 11' x 11' + sleeping alcove 4' x 7' Dining Room - 10' x 13' Living Room - 15' x 13' Music Alcove - 10' x 7' hexagonal German Stove Area - 6' x 5' Kitchen - 12' x 11' Hallway - 8' x 5" Storage/pantry - 6' x 7' Stairs - 8' x 3' Full Bath 7' x 6 Stairs - 3' x 5' SECOND LEVEL Bedroom #1 - 8' x 10' Bedroom #2 - 10' x11' floor Bedroom #3 - 15' x 21' floor Bedroom #4 - 15' x 16' Private Balcony - 14' x 18' Breezeway - 16' x 6' Woodshed - 13' x 14' Garden Shed - 6' x 8' Green House - 10'x 20' THIRD LEVEL Tower Room - 8' x 8' Octagonal *All measurements are approximate. HOME CONSTRUCTION Natural light and the location of the home, are paramount for comfortable living. The Heritage Home utilizes an eco-friendly and very efficient building block - Aeriated Autoclaved Concrete (AAC). The AAC, which has been produced and used for more than 90 years in Europe, offers several advantages over other conventional cement construction materials, including lowering environmental impact.