Description
Just a one hour drive east of Vancouver into the Cascade Mountains is the village of Cultus Lake. Traditionally a place of summer recreation, this area has increasingly become a year-round home for many residents. With the city of Abbotsford just 20 minutes away, and Chilliwack just 10 minutes away, you can enjoy country living with the conveniences of city life. 45632 Rachael place is a meticulously maintained custom home on nearly half an acre. Elegant and traditional, this home is located on a on cult-de-sac of executive homes. The stamped concrete turn-around driveway and 3 bay garage provide a grand and welcoming entrance. Around the back you will find expansive lawns, a large patio with gazebo and built-in outdoor kitchen, perfect for entertaining. This home has hosted numerous events of various sizes including weddings, anniversaries, corporate events and family gatherings. The beautiful flowers and herb gardens beckon you to spend time outside. Towards the back of the property is a stone grotto and a small forest of cedars for privacy and coolness throughout the summer. The beautiful flower beds of perennials and native plants invites you to slow down and have a great conversation around the firepit. Beautiful details and touches around the property make this a home to truly be proud of. Your friends and family will love to come and spend time here making it an intentional destination. At the front door, the Georgian inspired columns will invite you in. The interior of the home is traditional in nature including oak flooring, custom millwork with pillars, arches, and crown moldings, a front parlour with gas fireplace, and a formal dining room for hosting all of those special occasions. The more casual family room adjacent to the kitchen is warm and inviting. Cozy with a gas fireplace and custom built-ins, this open concept kitchen and family room is truly the heart of the home. Cook up something delicious in the chef’s kitchen, complete with two sinks, two ovens, and a five burner gas stove. Enjoy brunch in the nook looking over the garden. Upstairs you will find 3 spacious bedrooms, a media and recreation room, and craft and laundry room. The Luxurious master bedroom with custom built-ins is the perfect place to begin or end your day. The en-suite with quartz counters, soaker tub, double sinks, large shower additional closet space is relaxing and spa-like. The two other bedrooms are the perfect place to receive guests to come and stay to enjoy lake life. Down the hall is the media multipurpose room. Cozy up to watch a movie, exercise, or get creative in the craft room. Cultus lake is located in the recreation zone of British Columbia and not subject to speculation tax. This home is close to the lake and all it has to offer, yet is tucked away from all the hustle and bustle. Just a 2 minute drive or 5 minute bike ride will bring you down the trails to Main Beach, the golf course, the waterslides and amusement park, shops and restaurants. Major shopping in Garrison Crossing is just a 10 minute drive away. Lawn and Garden: • Septic field at the front of the property leaving the back yard free for a pool or gardening. • Driving access to the back-yard for lawn maintenance or RV • Fully fenced, including decorative metal fencing in the front • Sidewalk gate on both sides of the house • Underground sprinkler system for both lawns and flower beds • FVRD has no watering restrictions • Natural gas fire pit of 65,000 BTU’s • High-powered lights laid throughout the garden • Custom shed/shop with power double doors to fit ride-on lawn-mower • Built in outdoor kitchen with hot/cold running water, 2 natural gas pot burners, griddle, refridgerator, BBQ and black granite counters. • Anchored 12x12 Gazebo with zippered mosquito netting and lighting. Has electrical outlets for heaters and lighting Mechanical • Leaf Filter Cutter System ($12,000) recently installed • Asphalt Shingle regularly cleaned and treated • 2 new hot water tanks • New furnace • Air conditioning • Built-in vacuum system • Custom millwork with pillars, arches, window and door encasements and crown moldings Garage • Extra-deep 3 bay garage with shop/sink • Windows for extra light • Door to back garden/outdoor kitchen • Separate breaker box to accommodate a generator • Mud room off the garage coming into the kitchen Kitchen • Newly updated black stainless steel Samsun Appliances • 4 door refrigerator • 5 burner gas stove with warming drawer, healthy cooking options, dehydrating program, bread proofing program, temperature probe • Old World Kitchen Cabinetry • Main sink and bar sink both with waste disposal • Bake centre/appliance nook • Large Walk-in Pantry • Custom millwork with pillars, arches, window and door encasements and crown moldings
