There are houses with a view--and then there are houses designed to live with one. Set on 1.8 acres at the end of a cul-de-sac in Lindwood, 606 Fairwinds Court takes full advantage of its elevated setting, with beautiful long-range panoramic views stretching all the way to Chestnut Ridge.
The home has a distinctive contemporary presence from the exterior, but step inside and it becomes surprisingly versatile. Beautiful hardwood floors, substantial woodwork, soaring ceilings and generously sized rooms create a space that works just as easily with traditional or transitional furnishings as it does w/ contemporary design. It has personality without dictating how you have to live or decorate within it.
What really defines the interior, though, is the natural light. Oversized windows and doors bring sunlight into nearly every part of the home while framing the gardens, surrounding landscape and distant views. Rather than simply looking out at the setting, the architecture makes it feel like part of the interior.
With 3,822 square feet above grade, there is an incredible amount of space here, yet the floor plan remains comfortable. Most of the home's living space is conveniently located on the main level, while a private upper-level bedroom with its own full bath and walk-in closet creates a wonderful guest suite, home office or retreat.The updated kitchen features hickory cabinetry, granite tops and blk stainless appliances. Just beyond the kitchen, the sunroom is one of those wonderfully flexible spaces that can become whatever suits the way you live--a breakfast nook, sitting area, or, as it is currently enjoyed, a room filled with greenery. Walls of windows and a large newer exterior door make it another light-filled extension of the home.
Both the sunroom and family room open directly to the rear patio, and this may be one of the most charming spots on the entire property. Tucked among the gardens, it's an intimate outdoor space within a property that otherwise feels wonderfully expansive.
And then there is the lower level. Nearly the footprint of the home, it's difficult to appreciate how much space is here until you see it. There is a bathroom, wkshop, two large storage rooms w/ shelving and an expansive area currently used as a game room that could just as easily evolve into an in-law suite, recreation space, gym or studio. The possibilities are exceptional.
Outside, the hillside is part of what makes this property so unique. It creates the elevation responsible for those Chestnut Ridge views while still providing flatter areas around the home for outdoor living or future pool. Mature landscaping surrounds the property, including a beautiful butterfly garden lovingly created and maintained by the current owner. An invisible pet fence is already in place as well.
Maintaining the 1.8 acres may be a little more fun than expected--the seller is willing to leave his Mahindra eMAX 22S tractor with plow, affectionately known as his "little go-kart."
The home has benefited from substantial investments over the years, including a newer roof, extensive Andersen replacement windows with the remaining front windows currently on order, a new kitchen and laundry room, refinished hardwood floors, newer exterior doors, epoxy flooring in the garage and basement, and additional exterior and chimney improvements.
606 Fairwinds Court isn't a cookie-cutter home, and that's exactly what makes it special. It's a home with architectural character, tremendous space, incredible natural light, established gardens, privacy and a view that would be impossible to recreate--all tucked away on one of Lindwood's beautiful cul-de-sac's.
