Location! In Bryce Resort alongside "White Lighting" Ski Slope, the "Tower House" is a Bavarian style home of stone and stucco construction with 5BR 4.5 BA. Enjoy ease of access to front door from paved driveway, separate access to warm & spacious kitchen, two-story dining-room, main floor Master Bedroom Suite, custom wood finishing, arches, stone fireplace, sun-room, deck, balcony, mature land-scaping, garage, separate apartment with private access, off-street parking for many vehicles. Spectacular 180 degree views from windows facing West of Great North Mountain and Birdhaven Lake & beautiful light throughout the day & throughout the year. From the front of the house, ease of access to slopes for grass & snow skiing & a walk to "core" Bryce activities. A warm & inviting home for all seasons.
Location! In Bryce Resort alongside "White Lighting" Ski Slope, the "Tower House" is a Bavarian style home of stone and stucco construction with 5BR 4.5 BA. Enjoy ease of access to front door from paved driveway, separate access to warm & spacious kitchen, two-story dining-room, main floor Master Bedroom Suite, custom wood finishing, arches, stone fireplace, sun-room, deck, balcony, mature land-scaping, garage, separate apartment with private access, off-street parking for many vehicles. Spectacular 180 degree views from windows facing West of Great North Mountain and Birdhaven Lake & beautiful light throughout the day & throughout the year. From the front of the house, ease of access to slopes for grass & snow skiing & a walk to "core" Bryce activities. A warm & inviting home for all seasons.
Property Highlights
- In Bryce Resort-Skiing, Golf, Flying, Tennis, Swimming.
- Adjacent to "White Lightning" Ski Slope
- Large Deck with Sunroom & Beautiful Views
- Separate Apartment with Bath, Kitchen, and Wood-burning stove
- Off-Street Parking for 3 or 4 Vehicles
- Beautifully Decorated -5 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths
- Gracious Main Floor Master with Full Bath & Jacuzzi
- Paved Driveway, Attached Garage with Large Workshop
- Gas Fireplace with Beautiful Stonework
- Ample Storage Areas, Dual HVAC, Home Warranty
Property Description
"The Tower House" is one of Bryce Resort's Finest properties. Sited on .49 acre, this is a superb home with incomparable views. Lit by natural light through windows and deck exposure, its position on the slopes provides delightful breezes as well as rare access to the ski slopes of Bryce and the lodge area.
Built in 1985 it's solid construction of block&mortar, stucco & 6 inch thick stone & beautifully maintained make it very energy efficient. It is a mountain retreat for family gatherings or a completely efficient and graceful full-time home. Amenities include dual 200 AMP electrical service, dual HVAC, mature landscaping, a humidifier, a jacuzzi tub. Roof, furnace, water heater and appliances are new. The house is protected by a home warranty.
Two hours from the D.C. metropolitan area you'll revel in golf, grass & snow skiing, tennis, swimming, boating, flying, hiking,and more. Coming soon are a Zip Line, a Bungee & a climbing wall.
"The Tower House" is an hour and a half from Dulles Airport and 40 miles to Shenandoah Regional Airport in Harrisonburg, with Shuttle Service to Dulles three times a day.
About the area: the Shenandoah - the "Valley of the Daughter of the Stars" -and Blue Ridge Mountains have long been spots for Washingtonians retreating from swampy summers. About 10 degrees cooler and less humid, it has provided respite and a healthful environment. The valley area that encompasses Basye, Bryce Resort, and Orkney Springs is close to the Shenandoah National Forest and closer yet to George Washington National Forest and West Virginia. The tree canopy of surrounding ridges, including Great North Mountain, rival SkyLine Drive for breath-taking splendor. Your views of the changing seasons from this mountain residence will be a never-ending panorama of colors and delights.
DIRECTIONS: From the D.C. Metropolitan area, take 66W to the I-81S (direction Roanoake); take exit 273 (Mt.Jackson, Basye) then Rte.263 (the Orkney Grade)11 miles, past "Wetlands Trading," past "The Pines" to a RIGHT on Fairway Drive (after the sign to Lake Laura) for 1.3 miles to a Right on Whisperwood Way & ski slopes.
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US $499,000
MLS#: SH6592026
