Looking for an upscale oceanfront retreat or year-round residence? Stunning home on 2.7 manicured acres for relaxing waterfront living! Looking out from Shediac Bay to Northumberland Strait this treasure at 99 Moonlight Drive, Grande Digue is located amongst other upscale homes in a fully bilingual community and has all the most sought after features and details. Located only 10 minutes from the charming town of Shediac, off route 530, in Grande Digue known for its fine beaches, unique shops, hiking, crosscountry skiing, miles of snowmobile trails, power/sail boats and the world best seafood (think Lobsterfest)!
Let’s start on the main floor; as soon as you walk into this home you view the wide expanse of ocean from every angle and then you notice the amazing high intricate ceilings with skylights. The foyer is spacious with Italian mouth-blown glass wall lights and ready to welcome numerous guests for a day of sun and fun or an evening of casual elegance with fine wine and an amazing home cooked dinner. The floor plan is open concept between the kitchen, great room and dining room with huge windows facing the water. The great room with walls of glass, hardwood flooring and soaring ceiling is centredaround the cosy full-height propane fireplace. Patio doors here open straight onto the huge wrap-around deck featuring areas of full sun or shade plus a covered hot tub included! What a place to enjoy your morning tea or coffee as the sun rises over the ocean! Pinch me please! The great room opens to the dining room with modern crystal chandelier and beautiful view plus plenty of space for a nice-sized dining table. Lucky the guests invited to this fine table!
The home chef’s kitchen featuring top of the line Jenn Air stainless steel 6-burner gas stove with oversized oven, vent, side by side fridge/freezer, quartz countertops, abundance of self-closing cabinetry and slate tiled floor. The huge central island houses the breakfast bar, drawer-style microwave and ultra-quiet dishwasher. The ‘morceau de résistance’ is the 300 bottle wine fridge! The true connoisseur of fine wines will love this kitchen! Near the kitchen we find the three-season sun room with glass folding doors opening towards the ocean. What a wonderful space spring, summer and fall for memorable alfresco dining with friends and family.
The main floor also houses two nice-sized bedrooms both with hardwood flooring, ample closet space and full three-piece ensuite bathrooms, one with shower the other with claw-foot tub. One is currently being used as a home office. The side entrance comes into a mudroom area with slate tiling which has the third full bathroom with shower. This bathroom is handy for those using the hot tub, deck, garage or the beach.
A turned hardwood staircase leads to the second floor which houses only the large master suite affording maximum privacy from the rest of the home. This space boasts luxurious spa-like five-piece ensuite, heated tile floor, quartz topped vanity, double sinks, glass & tile shower, Cleopatra tub, two walk-in closets (one with laundry) & bedroom with cathedral ceiling and huge tall windows overlooking the ocean with sunrise view! This floor enjoys its own ductless heat pump with one head for the bedroom and a separate head for the ensuite bathroom for year-round comfort. This area of the home is so cosy and stunning you may never want to leave!
The finished basement area includes the family room with home theatre and built-in bookcase. Bring out the popcorn and let movie night begin! There is also a flex room (currently used as a guest room) for sewing, gym, playroom or home office with double closet. Here as well we find the mechanical area with ducted heat pump (providing economical cosy heat and refreshing air conditioning) , well pump, water heater and 200 amp electric breaker panel. This basement includes a huge storage space, so important for those seasonal items from decor to sports.
The three-car insulated and finished garage and triple width paved driveway completes the package! If you’re a three-vehicle family and prefer your vehicles be stored indoors then you’ll appreciate this large garage with electronic door openers and separate man door.
This inviting home is located in a wonderful area only minutes from the local shops, restaurants, famous fine sand beaches, an abundance of hiking and cross country skiing trails, power and sail boating and miles (8300 km precisely) of the countries very best snowmobile trails connecting not only to other towns and cities but also two other provinces and the state of Maine!
The grounds are beautifully landscaped and manicured. The patio with fire pit is perfect for an evening gathering with family and friends after a day on your very own beach relaxing, breathing deeply the salty ocean air or actively canoe, kayak or sailboarding, the choice is yours!
If you’re looking for something special on the water, take a closer look. I think you’ll like what you see. For your private showing please call or Katherine Bacon, Global Luxury Specialist at 1-506-650-8575 or Charles Turnbull at 1-506-636-0748.