17641 Raven Rocks Road

Description

Offers due by 2pm on 4/14. Welcome to Rocky Wedge, a beautifully updated 1936 home on the Historic Register, with upgrades and additions that blend the original charm with modern luxury. The Renovated Open‑Concept Gourmet Kitchen features high‑end stainless steel appliances including a Wolf gas range with grill, griddle, infrared searing, and dual ovens, range hood with warming lamps, Subzero refrigerator, wall oven, built‑in microwave, warming drawer, dishwasher (2021), raised panel wood cabinets (white uppers and blue lowers), quartz counters, large island with breakfast bar, pendant and recessed lighting, roll‑out shelving, apron‑front sink (Franke by Villeroy Boch), glass‑front cabinets with lighting, subway tile backsplash, exposed beams, high ceilings (9ft8in), tongue and groove ceiling, and Australian cypress floors. The kitchen opens to a spacious dining area with a Rumford fireplace built from handmade bricks (4.5 foot tall firebox), custom mantle, shiplap walls, exposed beams, crown molding, and Australian cypress floor. Room for a large dining table. The inviting living room includes a brick fireplace with updated remote‑controlled gas logs, recently relined chimney, custom mantel, Australian cypress floor, and recessed lighting. A rustic half bath features wood walls, a handmade wood vanity top, glass vessel sink, sconces, storage niche and wood floors. The main‑level primary bedroom offers vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, updated carpet, ceiling fan, abundant natural light from 2 walls of windows, and French doors leading to a private composite deck with built‑in gas grill, counter space and room for a kegerator. The large walk‑in closet includes custom organizers and stained‑glass windows. The en‑suite bath has a glass enclosed walk‑in shower, niche shelving, marble‑top vanity with undermounted sink, pebble‑stone mosaic tile shower pan, wood‑look tile floors, linen storage and handsfree flush toilet. A second upper‑level primary bedroom features vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, shiplap walls, exposed brick accent wall, two closets (including a cedar‑lined walk‑in), ceiling fan, and an en‑suite bath with open walk‑in shower, rain shower head, body jets, vanity with glass vessel sink, tile flooring and pocket door. The lower level includes a spacious office/bedroom with built‑in bookcases and desk area, granite countertop, wainscotting, upgraded carpet, recessed lighting, and French doors opening to a private patio with integrated bench seating. The laundry room includes front‑loading washer/dryer (2024), laundry sink, extra refrigerator, and large pantry. Mechanical updates include a 2021 water heater, approximately 6‑year‑old A/C system, 2024 attic insulation, and 2025 well tank. Lots of attic storage and hidden floor hatches. A heated backyard studio with electricity offers flexible use as an additional bedroom, art studio, workshop, or office, and includes wood floors, loft space, and a cupola with deer weathervane. Outdoor living spaces include a covered front porch with stone floors, covered side porch with stone floors, stone retaining walls and metal roof, private composite deck, a large stone patio with outdoor bar, concrete counters, pergola with café lighting, and multiple seating areas. Additional structures include a storage shed with electricity, woodshed, and trash shed. Architectural highlights include an ornate handmade brick chimney, dormer windows, Hardie plank siding, and a cedar shake roof (approx. 6 years old). The 1.73‑acre lot offers mature landscaping with flowering trees and shrubs (forsythia, evergreens, lilac trees, red bud trees, Japanese maple, magnolia, azaleas, crepe myrtle, hydrangeas, boxwoods and lots of flowering perennials), a long circular driveway, and picket fencing along the road. Near many vineyards, hiking trails, restaurants and retail. Be sure to see the video attached to the virtual tour.