2387 Waterwheel Road , Emmett, ID 83617(Gem County)

The historic 1925 home has been masterfully upgraded with modern touches that complement the historic elements. This historic charm can be witnessed throughout, but especially in the gourmet kitchen.  It highlights a freestanding antique style gas range oven, high ceilings with skylights, intricate light fixtures and extra-large windows flood which let natural light flood in. The two-toned antiqued cabinets are topped by beautiful tiled countertops and a backsplash to match. An additional prep sink is overseen by a charming cupboard with a ledge and pegs for hanging coffee cups. There is plenty of room for a kitchen table, though a formal dining room is available, as well. A huge, walk-in pantry sits just off the kitchen for additional storage. With a built-in dishwasher and extra-large refrigerator, this beautiful country kitchen will be a delightful space for preparing meals or entertaining friends.

The kitchen opens into the expansive great room, featuring several large windows with beautiful views of the mountains. The great room showcases large stone fireplace with gas logs and rich Hickory hardwood flooring that continues from the kitchen. With the natural lighting, high ceilings, and the comfort of a gas log fireplace, this room will be a wonderful space for enjoying quiet evenings relaxing by the fire.

The formal dining room is just off the kitchen and features a bay window with mountain views. The dining room flows effortlessly into the den which has its own wood burning stove and is luxuriously carpeted, adding comfort to this charming room. The architectural details of the walls and ceiling of the dining room and den are interesting and unique. Half-walls, ceiling beams, and shelving nooks add interest and character to the space.

Just past the impressive gas-log fireplace lies a butler’s pantry which features tiled counter-tops, uniquely tiled backsplash, and a gorgeous over-sized sink for food prep. The area offers access to the outdoors through two French doors that step out onto the covered patio making it the perfect location to store food or beverages with easy access to the outdoor entertainment area.

Upstairs, you will find the enormous master bedroom with high ceilings featuring artistic architectural touches. LA little dormer window forms a nook that would be perfect for a reading corner or desk. The en-suite bath features a huge jetted tub and double vanity. Marble tiling around the tub and on the vanity counter-top off-sets the bead board walls and custom cabinets in a lovely way. The master bathroom also boasts a giant, tiled shower. Washing away the troubles of the day will be no trouble in a bathroom this luxurious.

This beautiful home features two other bedrooms and an additional bathroom, giving plenty of room for guests. The home has its own well and is equipped with a water softener. The water heater is Energy Star, high-efficiency certified, and the gas log and wood burning stoves will help keep heating costs low.

Outdoors, you will discover a giant shop with three separate roll-up doors, giving you plenty of access for storing your tools and toys. A large concrete pad outside the shop doors, provides ample parking for RVs or other vehicles. The shop is fully equipped with electricity and will make a wonderful space for storage or weekend projects. The interior of the shop includes a kitchen sink with countertops and a bathroom with a shower.  The upper level of the shop contains a carpeted bonus room with private exterior access which would make an ideal office, recreation room, or additional storage area.

If gardening is your passion, you will be delighted with the potting shed that also offers electricity and has water available. The yard is under a fully-automatic sprinkler and drip, making maintenance easy. The gorgeously landscaped yard offers ample opportunity for gardening and fully mature shade trees. You will enjoy warm summer nights on the covered patio or sitting around the wood burning fire-pit, taking in the breathtaking mountain views. The fully fenced acreage is ideal for grazing horses or livestock and has irrigation water available.

The rural town of Emmett, Idaho is located a mere 5 minutes from the property, so you are close to shopping and services. Emmett, Idaho is a thriving community that serves as the county seat of Gem County.  The region is known as “The Valley of Plenty” due to its bountiful agriculture industry and rich soils.  Gem County produces a variety of tasty fruits from its abundant fruit orchards.  These include cherries, apricots, apples, blueberries and strawberries.  In fact, the town even celebrates this during its Emmett Cherry Festival held every summer and the Harvest Festival held every fall.  Many of the local orchards even allow the public to come and pick their own produce.  Other notable agricultural roles in the Emmett Valley include dairy farming and livestock farming.   Besides the agricultural advantages, Emmett residents also enjoy its close proximity to recreation, particularly hunting and fishing.  Popular fishing holes include the Sagehen Reservoir and Black Canyon Dam.  Area hunters appreciate the exceptional game bird hunting and big game hunting available at their fingertips.  Other local natural attractions include the Payette River which winds through the community and Squaw Butte which many people enjoy hiking or snowshoeing.