Supplements: Description: The owners have loved raising their family here for more than 30 years and they hope that a family who loves the home as much as they do will find it. This is a one-of-a-kind treasure 2 story with almost a full basement, a charming Cape Cod/Colonial style home. It's like literally taking a house from New England and dropping it in South Tempe. You won't find anything with this much "This Old House" charm in the East Valley. You have to come see it! As you turn onto the circular driveway, you know you're in for a treat when you see beautiful brick, colonial style dormer windows, shutters, wishing well, and a white picket fence. The gorgeous hardwood floors, brick walls, crown molding, dimmable LED lighting, and multiple fireplaces give the home warmth, making it a perfect place to come home to and entertain family and friends. Both the inside and the backyard gardens have been the home of many parties and celebrations for family and friends. Over a dozen wedding receptions have been hosted here in the last few years. The home is located in the desirable quadrant of the I-10, 60, 101, and the 202 freeways, close to downtown Phoenix and it's about a 10-minute drive to the airport. Situated in the excellent Kyrene School District and within walking distance of Corona del Sol High School, the home is in an ideal location for a growing family. The main level offers formal living, a den/library, family room, kitchen and laundry room, all with a view of the lush surroundings of trees and flowers, changing by the seasons. The kitchen is the center of the home. Branching out from the large, gourmet kitchen are the family room, living room/ formal dining, laundry room, and French doors leading to the gardens. From the kitchen, you have a full view of the backyard, swimming pool, and gardens looking through the large bay windows. The kitchen is equipped with premium 2-toned cabinets with crown molding, stunning granite countertops, top of the line SS appliances including double convection ovens, island seating, gorgeous hardwood floors, and under-the-cabinet lighting. You'll be amazed when you go upstairs to the huge, restful master bedroom suite. The vaulted ceiling directs your eyes out the large light-filled windows and double french doors to see a park-like view of the acre grounds of mature trees, flowers, shrubs, pool, and pasture. There is a balcony so you can sit and relax in the cool of the evening while looking over your little bit of paradise. The spa-like master bath includes dual sinks, separate tub and shower, and ample closet space even before you reach the walk-in closet that has hook ups for a second washer and dryer if desired. The covered patio has an extended grapevine (wine grapes) covered pergola. The mature landscaping in the back includes 2 very large shade trees, several desert and palm trees, and orange, lemon, grapefruit, pomegranate, peach, and pecan trees. There is also a white picket fence-lined large vegetable garden with 5 seedless red flame grape vines on the side. The diving pool has a fountain with a grotto and a large shallow area for toddlers to play with their mommies under an umbrella. The older kids can play volleyball. Then when you're finished swimming, there is a convenient outside shower just a few steps away. What is hidden behind shrubs and trees is a pasture with a shade structure and a chicken coop. The animals are sure to delight the kids. Downstairs from the kitchen is a large - cooler in the summer/warmer in the winter - rec. room/possible theater room and 4 bedrooms/or hobby rooms. There is also a full bathroom with 2 sinks and a huge storage room (25 feet of shelving four shelves high) in the basement to store all of your belongings. The floor between the ground level and the basement is constructed of steel reinforced concrete resting on steel trusses turning the entire basement into practically a bomb shelter. Also, the basement has no weight bearing walls, making it's configuration totally flexible. The detached 3-car garage features cabinets, a separate workshop, a garden/tack storage room, and an outside vine-covered staircase leading to a second story with over 1,000 square feet of extra storage space that could be built out into a 1 bedroom apartment. Features: 4 AC zones with 4 AC units, one of which was replaced in 2014. (a Trane unit), another compressor replaced 2016 Ceiling fans updated 3 fireplaces Flooring: hardwood (refinished 2016), carpet (new in 2016), tile (in 2016) Covered patio extended with pergola covered with grapevines and party lighting 10 ½ foot wide rod iron gate to the back yard White real wood shutters in the den and the family room House shaded significantly on both the east and the west sides Storage space is unequaled. On the 2nd floor alone, in the master bedroom suite, there is a 16 foot closet in the bathroom, a walk-in closet with 220 hook-up for a washer and dryer, and 3 closets by the dormer windows. The kitchen has more than ample cabinet space including a wall of floor to ceiling cabinets. The large laundry/office has even more storage. In the basement, there is a HUGE storage room with 25 plus feet of shelves 4 shelves high. The garage has cabinets plus a separate workshop room and gardening room. Also, above the garage is a second story of over a thousand square feet, big enough to build an apartment. Kitchen and master bath updated and remodeled, 2008 and 2016 respectively Roof - wood shake completely replaced in 2007 Some low energy features like programmable thermostats, and LED lighting and CFL lighting throughout Termite inspection and treatment done in 2014 All four baths remodeled Wiring for security system installed Intercom with music throughout the house Laundry shoot from master bedroom to laundry Agricultural zoning allowing horse privileges. Large pasture with shade, water, and chicken coop SRP flood irrigation for the pasture delivers extremely cheap water