Long Pond Retreat for sale in Hopkinton, Rhode Island

$875,000

Spectacular waterfront property on beautiful Long Pond, located within 'The Long Pond/Ell Pond Preserve'. This is a 500 acre nature preserve owned by the State and the Audubon Society. The house is one of three homes on the pond; no other homes can be built on the pond or in the preserve. Furthermore, there is no public access to the pond, with the exception of the three existing homes, making the pond virtually your own. Though this home is 3 miles from Exit 2, Route 95, the location is secluded, and the house and grounds are very private.The home sits on 2.53 acre parcel of Oak, Beech and Mountain Laurel. It has approximately 300 feet frontage on the pond, with boathouse, deck, dock and large raft. This is a spring fed pond, with good swimming, fishing, kayaking or Sun Fish. (Gasoline motors are not allowed on the pond.) The house sits on a 20ft. granite rise above the pond, which allows for a commanding view of the pond and the preserve. Stone steps lead to the pond. This location and surrounding area was featured in the movie, "MoonriseKingdom", with Bruce Willis and Bill Murray. The Providence Journal did a front page story about the Preserve. (Copy available)The house is an architecturally designed country ranch with a fully finished, walkout lower level. There is approximately 3600sf of finished space. The main floor contains a formal entry, dining room, great room with large stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling. It also has a newly installed kitchen, with granite, island and all stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom suite contains a den/library, and a large bedroom with covered balcony. There is a walk through set of closets, bath with shower and Jacuzzi. The entire MB Suite has vaulted ceilings and 3 skylights. Elsewhere on the main floor is a separate 2 bedrooms and bath suite, a laundry area and a separate 1/2 bath. The original cabin was built in 1950. The current house, which incorporates the original cabin and foundation was substantially built in 2000.The lower level contains a fully independent guest quarters with its own parking and entrance. It has a kitchen, living, bedroom with full bath, storage and a deck. (Possible in-law apartment.) In addition, there is a finished 2 car garage with workshop and Games Room and a utility room.The house has a total of 3 decks, 3 patios and 3 covered porches. There are numerous flower gardens, a large vegetable garden and a small orchard. There is a large garden shed w/storage and a delightful tree house.The house property contain the following:Water purification system, A/C and de-humidification system, Oak floors in entry and dining room, original wood in great room, Wall to wall carpeting in bedrooms, den, and guest quarters, Tile floors in kitchen(s) and 3 1/2 baths, Radon Abatement System, Back-up generator Buderus (European) Oil Burner with separate hot water. Property line survey Well and 4 bedroom septic system. The property is an easy drive from Providence, State Airport, train stations, URI, saltwater beaches, Newport, Mystic and Foxwoods.Main Floor - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, Great Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den and Foyer. Lower Level - bedroom, full bath, living area, full kitchen, storage, 2 car finished garage that contains a Games Room and workshop.

Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3
Square Footage: 3636

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