74 Hawthorne DriveValatie, NY 12184Price: $725,000

RARE CROWN JEWEL IN BONNIE LEA ESTATES! Welcome to an unrivaled 3,000+ sq ft Colonial masterpiece set on 1.27 acres with jaw-dropping pastoral views in the highly desired Ichabod Crane School District. Immaculately maintained and artfully upgraded, this 5 BR, 2.5 BA residence blends custom craftsmanship with a breathtaking outdoor sanctuary in one of the locals favorite walkable cul de sac neighborhoods! Step inside to pristine hardwood floors throughout, formal living & dining rms (1st flr bdrm potential), central AC, primary en suite & built-in water purifier. The showstopping family room features two separate exterior entrys, radiant-heated custom slate floors, a wood burning fireplace w/new exhaust liner 24' & storage closets, & 1st flr washer & dryer ~ a massive, expanded addition tailored for your cozy family gatherings. The remodeled gourmet eat-in kitchen showcases custom wood cabinetry, solid granite counters w/peninsula seating, tile flooring, & SS appliances. Upstairs, a 5th BR/flex room boasts efficient mini-splits & gorgeous wood accent walls--easily divisible into 2 bdrms w/eaves storage. A full dry basement adds more incredible storage plus a 2nd W/D & utility sink. Relax with your morning coffee & gorgeous views in the insulated glass 3-season sunroom or step out to several bluestone patios or a full-length covered front porch. The botanical paradise boasts a wildlife-proof vegetable garden (galvanized steel fence sunk 12'' deep) loaded w/ Korean chives, scallions, Solomon's seal, chamnamul, ssuk, & more. Rich perennial gardens bloom w/hibiscus, rhododendrons, forsythia, daffodils, black-eyed Susans, flowering peach, peonies, lilacs, irises & trumpet vine, surrounded by black walnut, oak, spruce, crabapple, & mulberry trees. Complete w/a 10-yr young roof, freshly painted exterior, 2-car garage, oversized paved driveway, and 2 newer sheds (20x12 & 4x8). A rare, high-end turn-key home that stands out from most everything else on the market!