March 25, 2009 -
PRLog -- Strategically located where the Clark Fork River empties into beautiful Lake Pend Oreille. Waterfront without the high property taxes associated with homes located just a few minutes away directly on the lake. Add that to a home that is designed for easy maintenance and energy efficiency and you get an affordable waterfront home. This is an amazing home in an amazing location at an amazing price. This custom Lodge Style Home was built in 2004 and is located on picturesque Derr Island. 5 minute boat ride to the lake and a short boat ride to Sandpoint, Hope or Bayview for a day of boating, fishing, water skiing or jet skiing or maybe for lunch or dinner. Ski at Schweitzer Mountain Resort or Golf at the new Jack Nicklaus Idaho Club. This home features an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, log accents, loft office, gourmet kitchen with high end appliances and walk in pantry, large bedrooms and tiled baths. Rock wood burning fireplace. Even an indoor/outdoor kennel. Central H/AC with electonic air cleaner. Instant hot water recirculation system. Wired for high satellite high speed internet and generator backup. Surround sound. Approximately 800 sq ft of trex type decking for those summer barbeques and family gatherings. Many upgrades throughout. 1/2 acre level lot to waters edge. 100 ft of deep water frontage. Fly fish or kayak from your front door. Dock permits in place and are transferable. Majestic 360 degree mountain and water views that can be seen from every window. Derr Island is about 125 acres and has both seasonal and year round residents. Only 35 one half acre lots in the Delta Shores Estates Subdivision. At present there are 14 homes on the Island and 2 new homes under construction. Lots of wildlife and water fowl including moose, deer, elk, geese and many varieties of ducks. The Island is in an area of nesting Eagles, Osbrey and Hawks. A Photographer or Artist dream. Unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities for the whole family. A very unique location that allows you to drive in, boat in or even fly in to the Island. EZ year round access via a private bridge. boat from the lake or, if you are a Pilot, fly in using the Island's Private Airpark (FAA Identifier 00ID) from ANYWHERE in the country. Two grass turf runways 2700 and 3300 ft. Not all homeowners are Pilots. At present there are two homes with hangars and planes while other property owners fly in to enjoy their property during the summer months. The Island is also float plane friendly. Summer time finds float planes landing and taking off in front of the house. Don't let this one get away. Recently reduced in price. With low interest rates and greatly reduced prices, the time is right, the location is right and, with regard to this home the price is right. Seldom do Island homes come available on the market. Major price reduction to just $499,900.00. The home is listed by Tomlinson Sandpoint Sothebys International Realty, Gary Lirette Listing Agent 208-610-1384. Area info at
http://www.clarkforkidaho.net. View 100 plus additional photos at
http://www.derrisland.com
