PHOENIX, N.Y. – Sometimes it is funny how life works out.
Consider Stephen Dates about five years ago.
He was looking to move back to his hometown of Phoenix in Oswego County. He loved the small community and wanted his daughter to attend the great schools there.
He hoped to build a home in the area but was having trouble getting the necessary building permits.
On Father’s Day 2014, while he was at his sister-in-law’s house, he saw the fantastic home at 64 Ostrander Drive, but it did not really make an impression on him.
But there just happened to be an open house there that day. He went inside and fell in love.
“The timing was just right,” he said.
Designed by architect Lothar Meier for his daughter in 2003, the listing says the house “one of a kind executive estate” blends an “Adirondack feel with a European flair.”
Outside, the house is built on over 11 serene acres on a dead-end road. A creek winds through the property and flows into the Oswego River. An old solid bridge crosses the creek. There are two ponds and an apple orchard. Hunting and fishing are possible, and Dates says the grounds have jogging and four-wheeler trails.
A few years ago, Dates added a saltwater heated in-ground swimming pool with a stone waterfall feature.
Inside, the house is a masterpiece of craftsmanship.
Solid maple wood doors with transom windows greet visitors in the foyer. The gourmet kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances and flows easily to the unique step-up dining room.
A two-story stone wood-burning fireplace and two gas fireplaces, one in the dining room and another in the massive family room in the finished basement, keeps the 4,324 square foot home warm in the winter.
Dates says there are fantastic views from every room of the house, including the spacious master bedroom on the second floor, which includes a balcony perfect for an evening cocktail.
He works in the technology industry and smart home technology runs throughout the house.
Every single room is hardwired for the internet, making Wi-Fi unnecessary.
A PBX telephone system screens solicitors’ calls and enables phone conversations between the individual rooms of the house.
It is possible to control the lighting and music through one’s smartphone and the house employs a radiant heating system in the flooring through the living room, foyer kitchen and basement.
While Dates has expanded on a lot of this, he credits the original architect for building such an exquisite home.
“He thought of everything,” Dates said. “It must have cost a million dollars to build all of this.”
After five years there, Dates wants to try something new.
“I want to live on the water,” he said.
But he will miss the home he discovered unintentionally.
“I really have loved it there. It has been a wonderful place to live.”
An open house is scheduled for Sunday, December 29, noon to 3 p.m.
THE DETAILS
Address: 64 Ostrander Drive, Phoenix, N.Y. 13135
Price: $479,900
Size: 4,324 square feet
Acreage: 11.13 acres
Monthly Mortgage: $1,810 (based on this week's national average rate of 3.90 percent, according to Freddie Mac, for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage with a 20 percent down payment. Fees and points not included.)
Taxes: $15,137 (Based on assessed value of $360,000)
Built: 2003
School District: Phoenix
Kitchen: The gourmet kitchen features “top-of-the-line” appliances, including a five-burner gas stove, dual ovens from Bosch and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. A modern garbage disposal has been installed and the kitchen has an “instant hot water” system for immediate hot water. The space has an abundance of cupboards, cabinets and drawers for storage, bar seating at the island and a nook for informal dining. Owner says it is great for parties and entertaining.
Living areas: The beautiful features custom craftsmanship detail throughout. The living room has many windows and has a gorgeous two-story wood-burning fireplace. The room is open and people in the top floor can look down into the room. The step-up open formal dining room is unique, and a glass enclosed gas fireplace. Smart technology runs throughout the house.
Master bedroom: The master bedroom is very large and has a “huge” walk-in closet. A deck and a balcony are accessible from the room. There are six bedrooms in the house.
Master bathroom: The double master bathroom is truly unique. It features a shower unit and toilet in one part and a separate step-up tub, toilet and bidet in another, all divided by a door. It is “super-convenient.” There is a total of five bathrooms in the house.
Basement: The finished basement space is among the owner’s favorites in the house. The large family room has surround sound and room for a 70-inch television. There is a gas fireplace. The owner’s in-laws stay there are often. The space includes a bedroom with huge closet and its own full bathroom.
Outdoors: Built on over 11 acres of private, quiet property, the house is on a dead end ensuring maximum privacy. A heated saltwater swimming pool has been installed in the last five years, joining an original stone waterfall feature. Hunting, fishing, hiking and four-wheeling are all possible on the grounds. A long driveway, with lights guiding the way, leads to a three-car garage. Owner says the house is five minutes from the village of Phoenix and eight minutes from the local schools.
Agents: Agent: Sheila Hovey and Lynn Cifonelli
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
Address: 8233 Park Ridge Path, Liverpool, N.Y. 13090
Phone: (315) 382-1579 for Sheila, (315) 415-4812 for Lynn
Email: Sheila.Hovey@coldwellbankerprime.com and lynncifonelli@gmail.com
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