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INVESTMENT PROPERTY, LAKE PLACID: Main level currently a bistro with off street parking, newly constructed apts on 2nd and 3rd levels, high traffic, high visibility on main thoroughfare! $925,000
AMANDA DRIVE, LAKE PLACID: Potential for spectacular panoramic views of the Great Range, Whiteface Mtn & Lake Placid, 11 acre building site, borders NYS land. Largest lot in subdivision, one of the last available. $549,000
MULTI FAMILY, TUPPER LAKE: This village home has been recently updated and is in very good condition. This rental property has a 3 BR, 1.5 BA apt., 1 BR, 1 BA apt. & a separate 2 BR, 1 BA cottage. $210,000
ALSTEAD HILL, KEENE: Beautiful 22.5 acre wooded building lot on Eisenglass Mountain in the Town of Keene, a large parcel that spans both sides of the mountain with potential for spectacular views. $230,000
COZY COUNTRY HOME, WILMINGTON: Escape to the country, but stay connected at this Craftsman-style 4 BR, 2 BA home, 1 mile from Whiteface Mtn, great WiFi, deck, enclosed porch, large yard along Beaver Brook, fire pit. $419,000
WATERFRONT, WESTPORT: Charming year round cottage with spectacular views of Lake Champlain & the Green Mtns. 3 BR, 1.5 BA, room for expansion, hrdwd flrs, fireplace, finished walkout basement, patio, screened porch. $550,000
BLUE MTN ROAD, ST. REGIS FALLS: A rare, 4 BR, 2.5 BA property on 63 acres with a large garage, numerous outbuildings. Being sold fully furnished with recreational vehicles. A four season paradise. $495,000
THOMAS RD, NORTH BANGOR: 13 + acres just outside Malone, 6 BR, 3.5 BA farmhouse, above ground pool with a deck, 5 bay garage, 2- 1 BR, 1 BA apts, trout stream, 15 mins from world-class Malone Golf Club & Titus Mtn Ski area. $300,000
RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LAKE PLACID: 4.58 acre residential development opportunity available on the Brewster Peninsula. Wooded parcel adjacent to State land features level terrain. Water, sewer & electric roadside. $2,100,000
MULTI FAMILY, SARANAC LAKE: Large 4 unit apartment building in a great location, walkable to waterfront, restaurants, stores. Separate electric meters for each apt. 2 -2 BR apartments, 1 -1 BR, and 1-3 BR. Being sold “As Is”. $274,900
WATERFRONT, LAKE PLACID: Spacious, yearround, 4 BR, 3.5 BA home in a great location with beautiful views, open floor plan, granite countertops, S/S appliances, fireplace, wrap around deck, 2 car attached garage. $3,200,000
COMMERCIAL OPPT’Y, SARANAC LAKE: Prime location, overlooking Lake Flower, on a principal arterial serving north-south travel, high-traffic, high-visibility corner lot, 5 parcels, excellent potential! $1,395,000
RIVER ROAD, LAKE PLACID: The Ausable River Lodge is a private, rustic lodge in a parklike setting on 16 acres 1000 ft on the river, 3/4 mile hiking trail, 5 BR, 3 Baths, 5 miles to Whiteface Mtn. $1,100,000
QUAKER MOUNTAIN LAND, WILMINGTON: Beautiful 74.5 acres of land, located on the Eastern slope with the potential for some great views, access to a growing network of multi-use trails, 10 minutes to Whiteface Mtn. $450,000
OSEETAH LAKE, SARANAC LAKE: Here’s your island getaway! Twin Islands, bridged by a 2-slip boathouse can host up to 18 in the main cabin, guest cabin, bunkhouse and 2-story tree house. Includes watercraft & most furnishings. $1,600,000
HINKLEY LAKE, COLD BROOK: Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Adirondack waterfront year round home with 407’ lakefront and 12.5 acres with trails in hardwood forest for all season sports. Enjoy postcard views and sunsets! $599,000
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If you’re looking to own a waterfront property on Lake Placid lake, you should consider this spacious year-round residence located on the very desirable Peninsula Way. This traditional style home is situated on .6 acres in a cove on the Brewster Peninsula and enjoys 100 feet of lakefront with a gradual sloping lawn and beautiful mountain views. It offers a bright open floor plan featuring 3 to 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The main level includes a chef’s kitchen with an island and bar seating, 3 pantries, a dining area and a large living room with a fireplace, an office or 4th bedroom, large laundry room and plenty of storage space. Many bright windows look out to the lake and French doors off the dining area lead outside to a large wrap-around deck providing great covered space for fresh air and relaxation. The Master Bedroom en suite features a private screened-in porch overlooking the lake providing a quiet space to enjoy a good book or early morning coffee. The second story features 2 charming bedrooms and a full bath. The downstairs level is completely finished and could be easily converted into a separate apartment with its own entrance, the space is equipped for a family room with a bright open floor plan and has many possibilities, there is a full bathroom, a large laundry room that could be converted into a kitchen and French doors that walk out to the lakefront and swim dock. The attached 2 car garage leads into a nice mudroom and corridor entrance great for winters, gear and extra storage space.
Details: Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Acres: .6 Approx. SF: 3550 Year Built: 1975 School District: Lake Placid Fireplaces: 1
Stories: 2 Heat: Electric, Hot Air, Hot Water Garage: 2 car attached View: Lake and Mountains Other details: 100 ft waterfront on Lake Placid, owned List Price: $3,200,000
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WESTPORT $1,179,000 - The front 11 holes of the historic Westport Golf Club on 125+ acres of verdant greens and fairways is being offered separately from the entire 18 hole course. Included is the Club House, Golf Shop, Winton’s 1898 Tavern & Restaurant as well as many out buildings and workshops. Imagine the possibilities for development or private use. The back 7 holes on 200+ acres are available separately. Call Bob now to learn more. Robert Martin I Associate RE Broker I m. 518.524.7242
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ill Domenico added another pumpkin to his van of gourds on Saturday, Nov. 6. He was at St. Bernard’s School collecting the retired pumpkins for composting, to keep them out of the landfill. Over the next few weeks, these autumnal decorations will decompose in a pile at Domenico and Carter Rowley’s Blue Line Compost business. The pumpkins were in varied states of decay, but some of their carved faces still smiled out of the back of the van. Domenico stuffed them full of leaves to aid in the decomposition. He said there’s a “recipe” they use to create the best compost. They just finished their second batch in September and sold it all — some to local farms, some in single bags. They’ve collected around 2,500 pounds of food waste a week since they started the company a year-and-a-half ago, Domenico said. “Every month, our volumes are increasing,” he said. He has a degree in Agronomy from Delaware Valley University and studied at Paul Smith’s College, too. “My formal education is in soil science, so it’s good to actually be able to use my degree,” Domenico said. He said he hopes to grow the business so in a few years it can become his full-time job. In January, New York’s Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling law will take effect, requiring any entity creating more than 2 tons of waste a week to donate or recycle all the scraps. Domenico said this will include grocery stores, hospitals, prisons, colleges and state Olympic Regional Development Authority facilities. He said the law also makes food donation easier, relaxes laws on how grocery stores can donate excess, but still edible, food, to limit their liability. Domenico hopes to collaborate with Saranac Lake Interfaith Food Pantry to collect groceries for those in need.
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10 WARDNER RD. RAINBOW LAKE MLS# TBD | $425,000 NYS ROUTE 86, RAY BROOK MLS# 174934 | $1,100,000
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Anne grew up spending summers at her family’s seasonal camp and for the past 20 years has made the Adirondacks her permanent home. “No matter where I was living in the world I always missed the Adirondacks, especially the lakes.” She is the owner and editor of LOCALadk Magazine, a successful magazine that is focused on sharing inspiring stories of the Adirondacks. This has allowed her to visit and get to know the many towns and amazing people throughout the park. As a NY State Licensed Guide Anne has had the privilege of guiding people on adventures in the park as well as around the world. Cell Phone: 518-637-2977 Email: anne@adirondackestates.com REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON
RICHARD “DICK” SAMPSON A member of the Merrill Thomas real estate team for over 28 years, Dick is a perennial top 10 producer in the MLS system. His total listing volume over the last 3 years has exceeded $18 million. A New Jersey transplant he now makes his home in Wilmington, NY. Dick has a comforting, laid back personality with a great knowledge of the Adirondack real estate market. He loves hiking, cross country skiing, and all sports.
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Room for Everyone – with Waterfront, Loon Lake This custom-built home with deeded access to private Loon Lake beach and boat launch features a great floor plan and beautiful enclosed porch across the back of the house. Move-in ready and perfectly maintained. 7 bedrooms, 4 baths, large living room and dining room. Kitchen opens to family room and looks out onto the wooded backyard with beautiful flower gardens that surround the property. Home office on first floor and spacious lower level game room with plenty of room for family and friends to enjoy. $425,000
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Rockledge Ranch, Saranac Lake
Spacious, easy to care for home with single floor living in the desirable Rockledge Park neighborhood. This property has deeded access to the Saranac River with miles of paddling opportunity, and Mt. Baker and Moody Pond are just around the corner. Walking distance to all Saranac Lake has to offer without village taxes. Dining, shopping, skiing, lakes and schools are within minutes of your front door. The full finished basement with kitchenette and full bath offers limitless potential for family room, in-law suite or game room. The house comes fully furnished. $450,000
Rockledge Treehouse, Saranac Lake
Woodland Lane, Saranac Inn
This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is tucked among the treetops of the highly sought-after Rockledge neighborhood and includes deeded access to the Saranac River. The property features a spacious kitchen with generous storage, main bedroom with en-suite bath, a walk-out lower level with 2nd living room, and a heated garage. And, while all of Saranac Lake, Moody Pond, and Mt. Baker are within easy walking distance, there are no village taxes on this quiet street. Make this your home — or your home away from home — today! $418,000
This charming turn key 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath cottage, just steps from the Saranac Inn Golf Course in the historic Back Bay Association includes a dock on Upper Saranac Lake, private beach access, two decks, a firepit and a screened in porch, inviting you to enjoy the best of the Adirondacks. A 15 minute drive in either direction will take you to the towns of Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake, another 10 minutes and you can enjoy the rich Olympic tradition that Lake Placid offers. Sold furnished with an established rental history. $370,000
High Visibility Commercial Lot, Saranac Lake
Main Street Multi-Family, Tupper Lake
This 12.76 acre commercial property on one of Saranac Lake’s main access roads has limitless potential for business and/or residential use. Adjacent to Ampersand Bay and the Saranac Lake Marina and across Edgewood Road from the Saranac Lake High School, this lot has high visibility and is located just outside the village limits. $599,000
A great investment opportunity in the heart of the village of Tupper Lake! The property includes a house with garage plus a duplex with 2 apartments. The house is 1250 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, screened in porch and private backyard. Duplex Apt 1 has 1 bedroom; Apt 2 has 2 bedrooms. Live in the house and rent the duplex or rent all 3! These 2 properties are being sold as one on .77 acres walkable to downtown. $99,000
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NABOR
FROM THE BOARD
NORTHERN ADIRONDACK BOARD OF REALTORS OFFICERS Jodi Gunther President
PJ Whitbeck Vice President
Tom MacDonald Treasurer
Brenda Goulette Secretary
CHOOSE A NABOR REALTOR® We are here to help you in your quest to purchase or sell property in the Northern Adirondacks. We are a well-diversified group of highly trained professionals who have chosen real estate as a career. Only those who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® can be called REALTORS. We follow high standards and are committed to treating you fairly and honestly. REALTORS subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics, which in many cases goes beyond state law. A REALTOR® shares information on the homes they are marketing, through a Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Working with a REALTOR® who belongs to an MLS will give you access to the greatest number of homes and prospective buyers in the northern Adirondack region including Essex, Franklin, Clinton, Hamilton, and St. Lawrence Counties.
Realtors Outreach and Community InvolvementThe Northern Adirondack Board of REALTORS® recently adopted 4 local families for some Holiday shopping. We partnered with AuSable Valley, Malone, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake schools to provide Christmas gifts to suggested families in an effort to brighten up their holiday.
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Brooks Reynolds Director
Michael Coughlin Association Executive
NABOR President, Jodi Gunther shared that “Our membership is always looking for ways to support our communities and this seemed the perfect way!” Through our community outreach committee we are always looking for opportunities to be involved and highlight the communities we call home.
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One of the larger Historic Saranac Inn cottages with 5 bedrooms and 2 baths. Large screened porch, fireplace, and wood floors. This property shares 50’ of waterfront and a dock just steps away from this year-round cottage. Exclusive $550,000
Large, 4 bedroom home on 1.78 acres with new flooring and a swimming pool! Located on the edge of St. Regis Falls. Two-car garage, large yard, and on public water.
Exclusive $114,900
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Toll Free: (877) 602-1889 80 Park Street, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 • (518) 359-9797 Long Lake, NY 12847 • (518) 624-5531
www.gillisrealty.com LOVELY RANCH STYLE HOME!
OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND!
• Immaculate 3BR, 1.5BA home. •Attached garage and carport. 2 paved driveways. •New metal roof, freshly painted exterior and new carpets. $139,900 MLS #172508
• Formerly a brew pub. Centrally located in the village center. • Spacious and open and totally renovated w/lots of wood throughout. • Large outdoor area for tables and outdoor dining.
HIGLEY FLOW
CRANBERRY LAKE
• 4+ wooded acres with 765’ on Higley Flow. • Perfect for a family compound or large lot subdivision. • Beautiful views of the lake and mountains.
• Prime lakefront building lot on 3.4 acres. • 550 feet of frontage. • Fully permitted from APA and Town of Clifton-Fine.
$250,000 MLS #173926
$299,000 MLS 172064
$299,000
MLS#165037
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BUILD YOUR ADK DREAM HOME
• 4 BR, 3 1/2 BA boasts many interior upgrades. • Contemporary floor plan offers spacious year-round living. • Spectacular Lake & Mt. views.
• 3.6 acre bldg lot, Very private. • Direct access to Town of Webb Snowmobile Trail system.
$95,000 MLS# 173732
$1,095,000 MLS #174176
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
A YEAR ROUND HOME IN THE HEART OF THE ADKS
• 2.3 Acre wooded lot with a babbling brook. • Originally meant to be a home and evolved into a very well established restaurant. • Create a floor plan that suits your family needs.
• Well maintained on a nice lot • Single car and a multi-car garages included. • Close to High Peak access and abundance of outdoor excursions.
$307,500 MLS# 173849
$150,000 MLS# 173336
‘I live it every day’ Local veteran recalls military bomb squad service By Aaron Cerbone
Dane DeGrace remembers his service in Afghanistan as an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the Army as he looks at a framed display in his office in Saranac Lake. The display includes the Purple Heart ribbon he earned on the day he was caught in an explosion.
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here’s a framed collection of photos, medals and ribbons Dane DeGrace hangs on the wall of his office at North Country Home Services — memories of his time in Afghanistan with the Army’s bomb squad, reminders of the “brothers for life” who died over there, and a Purple Heart ribbon. For those lucky enough to return from military service, many carry the scars, mental and physical, of war. “I live it every day ... every day,” DeGrace said. DeGrace grew up in Saranac Lake. A few years after graduating, he was looking for direction in life and saw a cousin from Tupper Lake enlisted in the Army. “I wanted to find something meaningful,” he said. He enlisted in 2010 and chose to become an explosive ordnance disposal technician. EOD’s, as they’re called, are the Army’s bomb squad. Their job is to disarm or safely detonate improvised explosive devices. “I knew when I joined the Army that I wanted to do something positive,” DeGrace said. “I wanted to do something helpful.” He said when he joined, the battle was less about firefights and more about protecting soldiers and Afghan civilians from the Taliban’s IEDs. DeGrace was seven months into a nine-month deployment when he was caught in an IED explosion. It was May 14, 2013. DeGrace’s squad got a call that soldiers on patrol had been injured by an IED explosion. This was the first time he had encountered an IED that injured a fellow soldier, he said. “It was time to go to work,” he said.
When they arrived, three soldiers were dead and several were injured. There were explosives buried all over. Using a metal detector to find safe passage, DeGrace walked into the unknown. A medic behind him, Sgt. Adam Hartswick, unknowingly stepped outside of the two-foot path DeGrace was paving, triggering an explosion. Hartswick, now a double-amputee, gave others instructions on how to tie off tourniquets on his legs. “He saved his own life,” DeGrace said. Moments later, a Black Hawk helicopter landed, and 8 minutes after that, they were back in safety at a base. Four soldiers were dead, 16 suffered long-term physical injuries and many more had lasting traumatic brain injuries or hearing loss. DeGrace was wounded badly. His left side was hit by the explosion and shrapnel. In his office, he rolled up his sleeve to show the scars up and down his arm. He’s lucky to have his arm, he said. Beneath his physical scars, DeGrace still carries shrapnel from that day. There’s a rock lodged in a finger on his left hand that he said needs to be removed. “Eight years later, I still have rocks falling out of me,” he said. DeGrace medically retired from the Army in July 2015. He and his wife Brittany moved back to Saranac Lake to be close to family and he attended North Country Community College and Paul Smith’s College. DeGrace is now a fiscal and business assistant for North Country Home Services. He said he wanted to do something “meaningful” in his civilian life, too.
PREPARING TO MOVE
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There are many circumstances that can complicate the process, including opening and closing of utility accounts, coordination of moving trucks and making sure insurance is active when you move in. To complicate things, you will likely be forced to get all of these logistics ironed out on an accelerated timeframe, as most home closes are done within 30 to 45 days. PROPER PREPARATION The first step to making sure you’ll be ready come moving day is to simply take stock of your belongings. Grab a notebook or a laptop and build your own personal inventory of furniture, appliances, pictures, toys and other belongings.
If you plan to contract with a moving company, they will likely need to know how many rooms you plan to move and an estimated number of pieces of furniture and appliances. Use your inventory to help answer any questions related to the logistics of your move. PLAN YOUR MOVE Will you use a moving company to get your belongings to your new home? Or will friends and family help you? A moving company is likely busy with other clients, so be sure to get on their list for your target moving date as soon as possible. Your friends and family may be the less expensive option, but it may take more coordination on your part to
make sure they know where and when to show up and what to do. Take these factors into consideration when building your plan for your big move. PACKING AND DONATING Whether you plan to move into your home yourself or hire a moving company to help, it’s important that you start collecting boxes, bubble wrap and packing tape to be as ready as possible for the move. You can also schedule a donation pickup or list belongings for sale online or in the newspaper if you’re looking to lighten your move. The more non-essential items you can eliminate from your move, the easier it will be on you in the end.
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TOP 5 Cross-Country Ski Destinations By Spencer Morrissey Photo by ROOST
Heaven Hill Trails
Lake Placid
DIFFICULTY: Easy to moderate DISTANCE: Many varying loops DIRECTIONS: Locate Old Military Road across from the North Elba Show Grounds in Lake Placid, and follow it for just under a mile to Bear Cub Road on the left. Follow Bear Cub Road for just over 2 miles to the trailhead on the right.
Peninsula Trails Lake Placid
DIFFICULTY: Easy to moderate DISTANCE: Many different loops DIRECTIONS: Just east of the Hannaford Plaza off state Route 86 in Lake Placid is Peninsula Road. Drive Peninsula Road
for around a mile to the trailhead on the left.
Paul Smithʼs College VIC Paul Smiths
DIFFICULTY: Easy to difficult DISTANCE: Many varying loops DIRECTIONS: From Saranac Lake follow state Route 86 toward Paul Smiths. In Paul Smiths, Route 86 ends and you come to a “T” for Route 30. Follow Route 30 north. Continue for 1 mile to the entrance to the VIC on the left.
Whiteface Mountain Toll Rd. Wilmington
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
DISTANCE: 10.5-miles, round trip DIRECTIONS: From the four-way intersection in Wilmington take a left onto Route 431 (Whiteface Mountain Road). Follow this for 3 miles to the toll road on the left. Park near the gate, but not in front of it.
Marcy Dam Truck Trail Lake Placid
DIFFICULTY: Moderate DISTANCE: 7.2 miles, round trip DIRECTIONS: Leave Lake Placid on state Route 73 and follow toward Keene. Continue for about 3 miles to Adirondack Loj Road on the right. Follow Adirondack Loj Road to South Meadow Lane on the left. Park at the start of South Meadow Lane near the boulders.
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4 Bdrm 2.5 Bath 2,360 Sq. Ft. home overlooking the Majestic Stephenson Mountain Range. Open design combines a Granite Fireplace, with knotty pine walls & ceilings, hardwood floors, kitchen granite countertops creating a welcoming interior finish. Enjoyable wrap around covered porch and attached three bay garage with volumes of storage space.
AuSable Forks
Price: $405,000
THE RAMBLE INN 4 Apt Units ~ 3,043 Sq. Ft. each ~ 0.63 Acres
An embracing Mix of Unique Designs and Original Finishes ~ Frontage on The AuSable River Garage/Man Cave with possible Additional Rental Space ~ Deck Overlooking the River AuSable Price: $385,000 MLS #172060
MLS # 175206
MOUNTAINS VIEWS IN THE VILLAGE 56 2,100 ACRES - JOHN BLISS ROAD 3 Bed, 2 Bath ~ 1,508 Sq. Ft. ~ 0.43 Acres feet of frontage on John Bliss Road ~ New Large Deck Overlooks the Jay Mountain Range Fireplace ~ Attached 2 Car Garage ~ Carport OHW Baseboard Heat ~ Full Basement that can be Customized ~ Move In Ready Jay Price: $350,000 MLS # 174949
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VALLEY ROAD FARM 2 Bed, 1 Bath ~ 1,176 Sq. Ft. ~ 27 Acres Older Farm House in need of Refurbishing Stone Fireplace ~ Hardwood and Pine Floors Mix of Hamlet and Moderate Intensity Zoning Mountain Views that Include Whiteface Jay Price: $275,000 MLS# 174424
Bridge Book Cascades through the property Surveyed ~Previous approval for a 9 lot subdivision ~ Drilled Well ~ Woods Roads for ATV, Cross Country Sking or Hiking
Wilmington
Price: $299,000
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PRIVATE 7.93 ACRES-READY TO BUILD A CHESTERFIELD OPPORTUNITY These 7+ Acres offer an extremely private building site ~ APA and Town Approvals in place Potential for mountain views to the Southeast Surveyed ~ HOA amenities include access to over 200 acres for hiking or cross country skiing
Wilmington
Price: $115,000
MLS# 175198
Valley Road & Route 86 Jay, N.Y. 12941
3 Bed, 1 Bath ~ 1,368 Sq. Ft. ~ 2 Acres Large Foyer ~ Kitchen that has Ample Cabinets for Storage and Rock Faced Kitchen Island ~ Master Bedroom ~ Private and Spacious Back Yard that overlooks Mountain Views Chesterf i eld Price: $154,900 MLS# 174152
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