18 Ratlum Mountain Road, Barkhamsted, (Ratlum), CT, 06063

Escape from everyday living to this one of kind, enchanting private oasis. Enjoy all that nature offers in this unique, storybook log home that has been completely and beautifully renovated with attention to detail in keeping the authenticity of a true log home. Situated on over 122 acres of tranquility, the property offers its own walking and ATV trails, target range, brook, beaver and Koi ponds. The moment you arrive to this majestic property you’ll feel like you are in your own private country retreat. The open-air front porch invites you into this welcoming home. Once you enter you will be surprised with the bright open floor plan and exquisite details, perfect for everyday living or formal entertaining. Gather in the gorgeous chef’s kitchen boasting ample cabinetry, large center island, stainless appliances, granite counters, farm sink and opens to the main living area including large dining area and dramatic family room with soaring wood beamed vaulted ceiling, beautiful stone gas fireplace and opens to a second-floor balcony. The bright sunporch is surrounded with large windows, skylights and is equipped with cabinets, granite counter and farm sink. Retreat to the first-floor primary suite through sliding double farm door boasting a luxurious full bath with soaking tub, walk in shower, double vanity and walk in closet. CONTINUED IN PUBLIC REMARKS ADDENDUM BELOW. Guests will love their private getaway on the second floor with two additional bedrooms, one with vaulted beam ceiling with sky lights (currently an office) and full bath. Relax in the finished lower level consisting of a rec room with wood burning fireplace, bedroom, exercise and laundry room. Enjoy warm summer days in the backyard paradise boasting a sparkling heated inground gunite pool surrounded by a stunning natural stone patio, pool house equipped with a kitchen with refrigerator, changing room, plumbing and electricity. Don’t miss the 5-car barn equipped with electricity, and full finished upper level. Also additional 2 car garage includes is an indoor/outdoor heated and air-conditioned kennel for our favorite family pet. Whole house generator, additional out buildings. 2 Laundry Rooms. Convenient location close to Lake McDonough, Collinsville (canoeing, kayaking, tubing), Reservoirs, Ski Sundown, Dining, Airport and only 2 ½ hours from NYC and Boston. Logging income once every 10-15 years. Over $400,000 in improvements including: HVAC, Pool Equipment and much more. Forest land for lower taxes. Call for additional details regarding land. See attached virtual walk thru Matterport and floor plans

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