8427 Fletcher Bay Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

The home is at the end of a long driveway, situated on 2 1/2 acres in an open, sunny valley. The house is surrounded by open pasture acreage, a year round stream, and pleasantly lanscaped with natural plantings, desciduous trees, and an orchard. There are two outbuildings. One is a 512 sq.ft. guest cottage, with cherry hardwood floors, full IKEA kitchen, bathroom,W/D. The other building is a pine-panelled knitting studio - perfect for artist studio or work space. Along side the studio is a functioning sheep shed. The actual house is 2,627 sq.ft. + a 300sq.ft. loft space. Attached to the house is a two car garage with a shop.The home is cedar shingled with fir windows and doors, wood floors through main floor with welcoming entry. Open kitchen with new appliances connects easily to large dining room with double doors opening up to a generous oustside deck. Living room is sunken, with a rock river fireplace, that provides a restful retreat in the house. Home office/music room/library is also on first floor. Second floor is a master bedroom with private bath, another 2 bedrooms and bathroom, 1 open flex room (currently a home office), sewing room, laundry room, and large playroom with a stair ladder leading up to a large open carpeted loft space above. The second floor is carpeted through out. Neighborhood Description Island Center is centrally located for easy access to different areas on the island. At the top of our driveway is located the land mark, Island Center Hall. It is a restored historical island school building, used by the local Parks and Rec., with exercise classes and concerts a short walk up the drive from our front door. It's a 7 minute car trip to Winslow and shopping; a Jiffy Mart and restaurant are a quick 5 minute walk, with other shops and a plant nursery/gardens only a 10 minute walk away. Major park and hiking trails are nearby.