6831 Orchid Drive

Description

This is the Alaskan Dream. Perched in the hills just south of North Pole, Alaska. Imagine waking up every morning to a view that looks like it was painted by Bob Ross himself. This property offers two custom homes designed to showcase the view. A primary 2 bed 2,500 sqft home complimented by a guest or MIL home all laid out on 10 acres of private land. This is the Alaskan Dream. Perched in the hills just south of North Pole, 6831 Orchid is THE ONE! As you pull into the driveway, and onto the 10 acres of private land, you are greeted with a view of the Tanana River Valley, the stunning Alaska Mountain Range in the background, and the towering Mt. Hayes. Let's start with the main home. Yes, there is a main home, and a guest home! The first and primary home, built in 2008, is over 2,605 square feet and was designed to showcase the view from every room. The living room features a woodstove to add cozy warmth to the winter nights, along with heated floors! 9-foot ceilings help open up the already spacious area. The kitchen has beautiful solid surface counter tops and hickory cabinets with stainless steel appliances and is open to the living space. The kitchen also opens directly to the covered patio with an outdoor kitchen, making indoor /outdoor entertaining a breeze. Heading upstairs, you will find two bedrooms, both featuring full bathrooms and walk in closets. Back downstairs, there is an oversized office great as a double office, game room or library. Head through the oversized garage, and into the custom 32x16 sunroom with walls and ceilings of windows! This spot is a gardener's paradise! The second home just down the paved driveway was built in 1985 and was completely renovated in 2018! Walking up to the home, you'll see a deck with mountain views (of course!!), Head inside and notice the flood of natural light that fills up the open kitchen and living room. The kitchen features quartz counter tops, hickory cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. Head down the hall to two bedrooms, The master bedroom is huge and includes a beautiful bathroom with custom shower and walk in closet. This secondary home is a fantastic mother-in-law, rental or even a high end air-bnb! These two homes offer a unique and breathtaking view of Alaska that truly has to be seen to be appreciated.