87 Meridith Ln Shepherdstown, WV 25443

*Multiple Offers in Hand. Should be ratified today 9/21/2020. In the sought after Willowdale neighborhood, this spacious artistically re-designed multi level home is a heartfelt love letter from the owners, honoring natural surroundings, space for family, entertaining  and creative possibilities of all kinds; especially  those who deeply appreciate the tranquil carefully tended wooded/landscaped location in a private 3 + acre setting  only 3 minutes' drive to Shepherdstown village and University.  Every aspect of the 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home and two story studio/shop addition is beautifully thought out and move in ready.   An incredible two story 24' x 28' high-end addition to the home has been created to accommodate the varied pursuits of the artist, sculptor, wood worker/cabinetmaker couple who resided here.  The top level of the addition, three wide steps up from the home's cozy living room to a landing w/french doors, features cathedral ceilings, huge windows all around, ample cabinets and floor to ceiling shelving, gorgeous cherrywood flooring and walk-in closet/storage area w/more built- ins.  The bottom level of this addition is a separate shop with 100 amp service and wide garage style door opening to the back of the property, w interior access to the home's enormous unfinished basement.  Enjoy the peaceful winding road into Willowdale to an asphalt driveway onto the home's beautiful private wooded property, bringing you to a double car garage and wide custom landscaped brick walkway leading to the front entrance.   The large covered concrete front porch has a custom designed, porch-long brick planter w/thriving hosta garden.  The gracious high ceilinged entrance foyer leads into the main level family room, separate dining room, step down living room w/ all brick-floor-to ceiling wood burning fireplace, mantle and hearth. A separate screened enclosed deck is just off the living room through sliding doors and offers serene view of the woods. Enjoy wood flooring and tiles throughout the home. An open,  gracefully banistered wood stair leads to the upper level hallway. overlooking the front foyer.  Four bedrooms, and two full baths w/ upgrades are on the upper level.  The largest primary bedroom has its own full bath and special upgraded shower, w/custom-tiled built in seating and multiple level waterjets. The large light filled upgraded kitchen, w/ mini greenhouse bump-out above deep stainless sink, is open to a casual dining area w/sliding door  access to the entertaining deck and view of  the woods. Also featured are granite counters, ample wood cabinets, oversized tile floors, storage pantry, access to a large separate tiled mud room, 1/2 bath, laundry room , side doors to outside of home, and separate interior entrance to garage. Designer lighting features are another aesthetic bonus!  Every room of this home has an unobstructed view of trees and woods. Interior stairs from the home's main level lead to an enormous unfinished walk out basement area, a whole house water softening system, and utilities.   Storage space galore! You can walk out from basement to extra exterior enclosed lower level  storage and back yard garden areas encircled by trees.   3 heat pumps serve the different zones of the home; an important and efficient feature.  There are over 20 types of mature trees, mature flowering Rhododendron, and low maintenance ground covering plantings on the well cared for landscaped grounds, & the secluded property backs to unseen Shepherd Univ property soccer fields, the Potts Woods Nature Preserve area, including walking trails, as well as being situated at the end of tranquil Meredith Lane.  This offering is the owners' love made visible......a work of "art and soul" in a private restorative landscape, yet close to all recreation, shops, historic areas, restaurants and University activities.