on a point of land w/220 feet of lake frontage, this unique & appealing New England shingle home takes full advantage of the outstanding lake & mountain views, as well as the sunshine pouring in through its mullioned windows. With beautiful solid oak hardwood floors, tongue & groove beamed ceiling, an open inviting kitchen w/ fine appliances including
a SubZero refrigerator/freezer plus freezer drawers, a beverage refrigerator offering two temperature settings for both red & white wine, two Miele dishwashers, Dacor warming drawer, Viking ice maker and an extraordinary French La Cornue range and range hood. Behind the range is a masterpiece of custom tile work created by Alaskan Native artist, Ed Mighell, utilizing Cook Inlet clay. A massive reclaimed solid white oak counter from Virginia oak acts as a divider and serving counter to the Great Room.
A beautiful 1950's Murano glass chandelier is centered over the dining table. Additional custom lighting includes a "Sputnick" brass chandelier over the first of 3 Vermont Casting wood stoves. Entry lighting includes a contemporary Italian glass "leaves" chandelier. An antique French lighting fixture & other antique fittings are among the unique pieces in this artistic custom home.
The kitchen and Great Room open to over 1,400 square feet of Ipe deck with glass rail where family and guests can enjoy the beauty of lake front living. Two heat lamps for the deck remain with the property and bring warmth to family & guests even in the heart of winter.
The primary bedroom, a few steps up from the Great Room, is enhanced by Stark wool carpet and exquisite upholstered wall coverings. A sturdy and stunning antique spiral staircase retrieved from a church in Spain, circa 1830, rises to a "widows"s walk" loft above the bedroom. A Vermont Casting wood stove offers warmth. Contemporary Murano glass sconces from Italy surround the bed. Two sets of French doors open to the deck overlooking the lake & mountains.
The spacious primary dressing room and bath offer substantial storage, a freestanding soaking tub with pewter feet, separate shower tiled in marble, & personal washer/dryer. Underfoot is beautiful marble with inlay design. Most distinctive is the woodwork and bookcases around the bathroom sink, retrieved from a French chateau, circa 1850, still retaining the original blue and cream paint.
A floor below, the library is highlighted by French oak paneling from a French chateau, circa 1850, with a few pieces of American oak needed to fill in the bookcases, stained to match the original. Among the light fixtures in this room is a charming chandelier of shells created by an artist out of Homer. With wool carpeting underfoot, a Vermont Casting wood stove surrounded by custom tile also created by Ed Mighell, lovely French doors to the lawn and lake complete this room.
Adjacent to the library with double French doors opening to both the study and the lawn offering lake views, is an inviting guest bedroom featuring wool carpet and ensuite bath. The stunning etched black glass topped vanity is an antique Art Deco piece of value. The mirror above the vanity as well as the French ceiling light are also antiques.
An enormous family/rec room with brand new LVP flooring includes a kitchenette with a full complement of appliances, serving the additional bedrooms or bonus rooms on this lower floor, each with an ensuite bath. (One of the bedrooms lacks a closet but an armoire will do.) A powder room on this floor serves both visitors and family. French doors open to the sweeping lawns and the lake beyond from the recreation room with outdoor access from a mudroom as well.
Upstairs is another wool carpeted guest bedroom with an ensuite marble floored bath plus an study/bedroom/or workout room with 3/4 ensuite bath & marble tiled steam shower. The upstairs powder room features a burl-wood sink and pedestal hand built by "Trapper Jim" who lives on the Talachulitna River and makes his living harvesting burls from the trees surrounding his cabin. The custom tile work is by Ed Mighell.
The house is heated by radiant in-floor gas heat and offers two HRV systems including April Air humidifiers for comfortable living. Both instant hot water and filtered water are installed in the kitchen.
The exterior of this stunning home is built of cedar shingles with half walls of stone. The cupola, turret and gambrel roof reflect the characteristics inherent in New England shingle homes. Wide custom-built stone stairs lead to the impressive covered entry fronted by white columns.
Finally, the double dock, built in 2012 to accommodate the owner's Cessna 206 on amphibian floats, will also accommodate a Cessna Grand Caravan plus several boats simultaneously. The outstanding location of this property is due not only to the fabulous southern exposure and the magnificent views but also, important to pilots, the deeper depth of the lake at this end.
One of a kind, this home and property offers an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy the best of Alaska. Come home to 3806 North Point Circle!
