Extraordinary panoramic waterfront vistas of the Kennebecasis River abound from this upscale home on .94 stunningly landscaped acres.  If you appreciate modern styling built with nothing but the best inside and out and,  panoramic sunset water views over the Kennebecasis River and all the latest creature comforts than 57 Maliseet Drive, Rothesay, is the home for you!

This home is built to exemplary standards.  Please see further below for construction and quality details.

Huge open spaces, window walls of glass, 10’ ceilings, home chef’s dream kitchen and so much more!  The moment you arrive in the large foyer you know you’ve arrived somewhere special.  As you enter the expansive combination great room/dining room with deck access you may want to stop for a moment and just take it all in.  This home has a ‘wow’ facture that affects visitors this way,  from the huge sunny window walls to the cosy Rumford fireplace overlooking the river  this home is perfect for everyday comfortable living and entertaining in grand style. 

The great room is open to the very custom kitchen which must be seen to be appreciated with solid walnut cabinetry, quartz counter tops, granite backsplash, heated floors, chef’s  prep sink and huge central island breakfast bar with double stainless steel apron-style sink (with stunning panoramic view) and drawer-style Thermador microwave. The upscale Thermador appliances are a home chef’s dream with oversired side by side frigerator, double wall ovens and gas rance with grill and oversized third oven.  With three ovens in total entertaining and large family gatherings will be a breeze!  Sun room casual eating area or sitting area completes the space with deck and pool access.  

The main floor home office shares these unparalleled water views and is designed to be an additional bedroom if one is needed for mobility reasons.  This room has private access to it’s own deck via garden door.  The full bath with tiled/glass shower is conveniently located right next door as is the mud room area with walnut built-ins and garage access.

A stunning modern solid wood staircase with glass rails leads to the second floor with three oversized bedroom all with ensuite baths including the impressive master suite with large custom walk-in closet and 5-piece spa-like bath, double sinks, soaker tub & oversized tiled shower.  All bedrooms share the awesome waterfront view up and down the Kennebecasis River!  The laundry room with skylight is conveniently located on this second level.

A second matching staircase leads to the huge finished loft with fireplace.   This quiet area is away from the rest of the house and perfectly suited to a home theatre, rec/games room, pool table and comfortable seating around the cosy Town and Country propane fireplace.  If children are sleeping and the movie is loud, no worries, this space is totally insulated for sound privacy!

The finished basement includes a large gym, full bath with shower, electrical room and several storage rooms some with built-in sports equipment storage. A real abundance of storage space here!  An extra wide exit with double doors leads to the yard for ease of storing deck furniture, pool or sports equipment.

Maximum thought, planning and detail went into the construction of this home as follows!  Two ducted geothermal heat pumps provide very economical heat and air conditioning.  All interior doors are custom made of solid wood.  The windows are triple glazed and coated with a commercial quality interior film with keeps 70% of heat out in summer and 70% of heat out in winter but the most important feature is the fact that it keeps 100% of the UV rays from entering the home to discolour floors or furnishings.  You can actually keep a grand piano in front of the window with this product without any concerns.  All tiled floors are heated.  The custom blinds can be programmed to the time of day you wish them closed.  Every exterior wall, interior partition and floor boasts blown-in blanket insulation for protection from the elements (heat/cold) and sound-proofing and the basement has spray foam insulation.  The power source is 400 amp entrance.  It’s important to note that this home DID NOT flood during the highest spring freshets in history which were 2018, 2019.  Plus never any worries of flooding here in future with a very elaborate system which wrapped the entire basement in blue skin with a pump system plus a backup system making it virtually impossible to flood if the river ever exceeded the historic limits.  This home has complete Smart home capabilities with audio and visual cameras, supplied and installed at a cost of $100,000.   Rather you are home or away  direct home functions from your Smart phone!  The roofing shingles are 50-year architectural shingles.  The stone retaining sea wall is four layers deep with a layer of clay behind for extra protection.

The attractive driveway is paved with plenty of parking and lines with low stone walls and perenials.  The oversized three-car heated garage is fully insulated, finished with epoxy flooring and the doors are extra high for your SUV or truck.  The large storage shed with electric overhead door is spacious enough for your garden equipment and tractor as well as all your toys; snow mobiles, motorcycles, canoes, kayaks, etc.

Professional, designer quality,  landscaped grounds provide ambiance and total privacy featuring stone mixed with perennials.  and mature trees.   The deck area is massive, overlooking and surrounding the 20 x 40 heated salt water in-ground pool with cover ($20,000 option).  Here we find the irresistiblecovered outdoor living space with wood-burning fireplace overlooking the pool, the river and the island beyond.   Come home to relax after a hard day.   Have no doubt, this is a special place just this side of Heaven!

For more details or your private viewing of this stunning home please contact Katherine Bacon, Global Luxury Specialist by phone or text at 1-506-650-8575.