JAN ULSHAFER

Description

Welcome to Tasunka Farm, heaven here on earth! Tranquil setting offers pastoral, creek & treed views out of almost every window. On just over 60 acres this splendid 5 BR, 5 BA farmhouse, original grist mill, gate/guest house have all been lovingly renovated by the current owners to include modern amenities while not losing any of the charm & architectural details of the 1800’s original part of the main house. A short walk to the quaint village of Birchrunville. Offering abundance of uses from farming, horticultural opportunities, animal husbandry & more. The South facing field slopes are ideal for growing grapes & the grist mill perfect for wine tasting parties & entertaining. Birch Run Creek runs through the property offering fishing. Entering the property you will first see the gate/guest house with charm provided by the original beams & stone walls yet restored to have a full bathroom & kitchen & space for a full sized bed: perfect guest house with its own garden & patio; or the ideal work from home office or artist studio. Enter into the main house by a large foyer accented by beautiful restored hardwood floors. The huge gathering room that can be used both a dining space & living room with built-ins along one whole wall & a wall of windows & doors to the brick patio allowing natural sunlight to flood this room. The magnificent fireplace has a hand carved surround & mantle which is the main focus. The patio gives you the perfect opportunity to extend entertaining outside as well as in during the warmer months. The family room boasts beautiful hardwood floors along with an original stone wall & newly installed windows on 2 walls allow stunning views across the property. The gourmet kitchen is a chefs delight with custom stainless cabinetry, butcher block counter tops leading to a breakfast bar, 6 burner gas Viking stove with double ovens means you can cook for the largest of parties. Conveniently there is another space located just off the kitchen that can double as either a 2nd kitchen or a mud room. A bedroom & full bathroom are on this level give access to another living/dining room perfect for in-laws, guests or an au-pair with a separate entrance. The 2nd staircase & the main staircase both lead to the 2nd floor which has the primary suite, 2 additional bedrooms, a hall bath & a large storage/closet with built-ins. As you come up the main staircase from the foyer to the 2nd floor landing there is an ideal spot for a quiet reading nook right under the window. The primary suite is a true delight in its size & stunning views of 3 sides of the property along with 2 doors leading to the balcony, perfect for enjoying that quiet drink before starting or ending your day. The fireplace has another hand carved surround & mantle ideal to cozy-up to on cooler evenings. En-suite there are 2 bathrooms – one features a gorgeous claw foot tub while the other offers a glass block & tile, walk-in shower. Another large bedroom provides room for a bed & a sitting area with a fireplace. The 3rd floor has the 5th bedroom, full bathroom & a large walk-in cedar storage/clothes closet. The original grist mill has a large lit area for dining al-fresco accented by stone walls & a fireplace. The lower part of the mill has been used by the current owners as a jewelry studio but would make a wonderful location for multiple multiple activities - crafting, art studio, wine tasting parties as it has electric, wood stove & new windows. The 4-stall stable/barn comprises a hayloft, tack room & access to a run-in shed, multiple fenced pastures & fields one of which has a round pen – perfect for any equine lover. There is also a large greenhouse, raised vegetable/flower beds, chicken house & run. Only organic products have been used on the fields, lawn & gardens by the current owners. This special property is just waiting for you to bring your ideas as it offers so many options for varied pursuits & uses.

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