7887 Berkshire Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061

Property Description

CHEROKEE on the North River, originally the Icehouse for Exchange, has been transformed into a masterpiece. The old Icehouse, circa 1720, forms the nucleus of the home and is now an exquisite round dining room. Enter the home and you will see the dining room, and a Florida room to the right with newly renovated kitchen just beyond. To the left is the large living room with fireplace. There is an interior sun filled room - currently used as an artist studio. This room is conveniently located next to the first primary bedroom with just renovated bath. Outside the master is a den with fireplace that leads back to the kitchen. Wonderfully open to the home, the kitchen was renovated in 2022 with perfectly chosen appliances and granite countertops. The eat in area in the kitchen overlooks the beautifully landscaped terrace. Located next to the kitchen is the second primary bedroom with private bath with pool access close by. There is an office/library near the kitchen and a first floor laundry room. The powder room is located to the living areas. The third and fourth bedrooms are on the second floor of the central Ice house. The pull down attic access in the Ice house shows that additional work /play space could be possible.The property features beautiful gardens and has been recently on the Garden Club of Virginia garden tour. The gunite pool was installed in 2020. The pool area features Travertine coping and concrete patio, and a pavilion with copper roof. The copper roof on the home was new in 2021 and the three heat pumps were replaced 2018 - 2021. New copper lanterns were added to the front door and to the office door. In 2023 a new septic tank was added and a new drainfield created. The pier has electricity and water to it and features a new 16,000 boat lift, a second boat lift and a double jet ski lift. The home has a Kenetico water system with sulfer guard. Two car garage has insulation and peg board. Walled entrance with gates. 15 KW generator. Just the perfect waterfront home!