518 Manitou Beach Rd

BACK ON MARKET-Buyer's financing fell through-unrelated to seller or home! Discover a spacious five-bedroom home set on over 4 acres, plus an extra acre of protected land for privacy and nature views. This former builder's home offers everyday practicality with luxury touches. The open floor plan makes daily living easy, with a dramatic two-story foyer and a cozy great room with a fireplace—perfect for family gatherings and relaxing evenings.

The heart of the home is an expansive kitchen, where a full-length white marble island, honed to a unique leather-like texture, invites gatherings and culinary creativity. The kitchen flows into a dining room and a breakfast nook, offering walkout to an upper rear deck.

The second-floor primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a wall of windows that frame breathtaking views of the expansive rear yard, a luxurious full bath, and a private balcony for tranquil mornings. The home’s waterfront vantage point offers sweeping vistas of Braddock’s Bay, enhancing the sense of serenity and exclusivity.

Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will appreciate the innovative two-tier garage, boasting 1,100 square feet on both upper and lower levels, each with 8-foot doors and capacity for five vehicles. A huge workshop and expansive parking areas—accessible from both garage levels—make this property as practical as it is beautiful.

Outdoor living is elevated with a multi-level deck that descends to a lower patio, a fully fenced rear yard, and an exterior kitchen with a built-in fireplace—perfect for entertaining or relaxing by the in-ground pool. Privacy fencing and lush landscaping create a resort-like atmosphere, ideal for vacationing at home.

Additional highlights include a flexible first-floor bedroom or den, and a no-step lower-level in-law suite with two bedrooms, a separate kitchen, laundry/mud room, and direct access to the patio, exterior kitchen, pool, and lower garage. Modern upgrades—such as a 2021 architectural roof with transferable warranty, recent furnace and central air (~2019), a new hot water tank (2024), and central vacuum—ensure comfort and peace of mind.

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