Epitomizing the Arts&Crafts aesthetic, Hemlock Hill is a circa 1935 Craftsman cottage where form, function and site are one. Nestled into a dramatic wooded hillside above an active creek, musical notes ascend from its flowing energy and harmonize with the whispering leaves of the multi-storied wizened trees, bird calls and wind chimes that seems to bring about a sense of peace and well being to all who enter. So clearly treasured by each of its former guardians, permanent improvements include a whole house generator, a newer septic system, a cedar sided garage with a second floor heated flexible use room, an attached shed, new exterior base Hardy paneling, full wall library shelving surrounding the soaring stone fireplace in the great room and respectful modern updates throughout. Its kitchen, which can only be described as glorious, is the heart of the home. Bathed in natural light spilling in from an abundance of oversized windows and skylights, it is graced with well laid out serviceable, quality appliances, wood and granite counters, a vast center island. A breakfast bar overlooking the rear deck and the Smithtown Creek, an embarrassment of storage space, cabinetry and walk-in pantry. A 33 foot long great room with a soaring vaulted ceiling contains a casual living room and a dining area. The main bedroom suite is a restful retreat with a connecting California Craftsman influenced bathroom appointed with an open shower, rain head and handheld shower spray and a glassed doorway that opens to the deck and hot tub, a soaking tub faced with stone walls, heated towel rack and double sink vanity (this bathroom can also be accessed from the hall). Offering privacy, calm, welcome and the beauty of coexistence of both what is new and what is time worn and all the conveniences one truly needs, it is simplicity at its finest.
