Cross Streets: Highway 96. ** Directions: From Marysville, Hwy 96 to 14th Line Road. A rare opportunity to embrace an idyllic lifestyle! This outstanding 1850's limestone farmhouse sits prominently on 32 picturesque acres overlooking the St. Lawrence River, on beautiful Wolfe Island. Maintaining its original integrity and ambiance, this lovely home has been carefully updated to offer modern comfort. It is located conveniently on a quiet year-round road, steps away from public access to the river and boat launch. The interior welcomes you with bright open spaces, a warm interior stone wall, original wood floors and deep windowsills. Sunlight floods a well-appointed eat-in kitchen with direct access to a large deck overlooking the pond, meadows, woods and river. Dining and living rooms comfortably accommodate space for large gatherings or cozy up to the fire. Upstairs are 4 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and convenient laundry. Recent renovations include additional insulation and weatherproofing, new electrical circuits and backup generator, new roof and siding, modern wood windows and doors, drilled well, heat-pump / AC system. Great care has been taken to re-invigorate the pastoral landscape with the planting of woodland, fruit trees and bushes and creating several fenced garden areas. The pond welcomes wildlife in every season, providing winter skating fun with a nearby firepit for warming. Mown paths throughout the property encourage meandering or skiing. Farmed for generations, this rich acreage offers endless scope for small-scale regenerative farming, gardening, birdwatching, access to fishing or simply savoring the tranquility of nature. Outbuildings include a workshop with electricity, a 100' x 40' driveshed, small barn and new chicken coop. Discover the magic of belonging to the Wolfe Island community, with the recreational assets of Big Sandy Bay Beach, quiet backroads to cycle, golf, and community sports. The village offers year-round restaurants, cultural events, churchs and shopping, with downtown Kingston just a ferry ride away! (id:27476)
