Captivating Artisan Built Home With Spectacular Water Views

Originally dating to 1800 's this highly unique property was purchased in 1999 by artist and master craftsman Mario Genova. The interior features plaster throughout, stone, marble and terra cotta mosaic flooring and wonderful architectural details. The cottage sleeps 4 people and has wonderful river and mountain views. The master suite adjoins a relaxing sitting / reading area . The master bath is marble throughout with mosaic flooring and an over-sized soaking tub overlooking the river. Upstairs there is a second bedroom and small sitting room with a 55' Roku streaming TV and a small music library .The kitchen is fully equipped and adjoins an elegant dining room. The living room has a gas log fireplace , artists library, roku streaming tv and comfortable seating.The living room opens on to a large deck overlooking the river, equipped in spring , summer and fall with a gas grill and outdoor lounge set. To facilitate snow removal the grill and lounge set are removed for winter months.The stone floored entryway houses laundry facilities and opens to a small covered patio wonderful for outdoor dining in inclement weather.The perfect artists and writers retreat the cottage is located in a peaceful cul de sac on the banks of the beautiful Housatonic River. Falls Village and surrounding areas offer an array of wonderful outdoor activities including, boating, canoe and kayak, fishing, swimming, biking, horseback riding and golf. The cottage is close to the Appalachian trail for hiking and bird watching , the beautiful twin lakes area is a 15 minute drive. In winter months down hill and cross country skiing are close by and there are also many nearby trails for snowshoeing. Just a 10 minute drive to the famed Music Mountain which offers summer long concerts of jazz and classical music.The historic villages of Lakeville and Salisbury are close by and offer fine dining and antiquing .The cottage is approximately a 30 minute drive to all the Berkshire attractions. Enjoy day trips to Tanglewood, Shakespeare and CO, Berkshire Theater CO, Jacobs Pillow, Berkshire Botanical Gardens and the Museums. Lime Rock Racetrack is a 10 minute drive. The cottage is fully equipped with all amenities including hi speed wireless internet, streaming TV's and upstairs music system. Daily housekeeping service available , weekly housekeeping service required.