Whether you’ re looking for a home for your small family, a cozy retreat to enjoy in retirement, or a vacation rental property, or whether you are looking to enjoy the culture of the Hot Springs community or are an avid outdoor enthusiast, Matthew and Colleen Masisca’ s home and property just outside of Hot Springs is an eye-catcher.
Just a short drive from town, but with easy access to the necessities, this property is full of opportunity and unique features, with a rural feel and attention to energy efficiency and ease of upkeep. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in a sparsely-built development, but with road maintenance provided by the road district, it is the perfect blend of rural living and neighborhood feel. It is all of 12 minutes from Evans Plunge, 30 minutes from Angostura Recreation Area, close enough to town for a quick breakfast at the Upper Crust Café or a cup of coffee at the Wandering Bison, but far enough out for peaceful evening walks or a country cookout.
Designed on a single level with handicap access, this approximately 1200 square foot home sits on a generous 1-acre, partially-timbered lot, with room to stretch out and enjoy the outdoors.
“ We bought this property about six years ago,” Matthew Masisca said. They lived in their RV on-site while building the home and have been in the home a little over four years.“ I come from a whole family line of architects and builders. We built homes when we were young, and through the years and off and on, and I built so many over the years myself, traditional and non-traditional homes. We didn ' t want a traditional drywall home,” Matthew continued.“ So, we built a T & G style home.”
The gorgeous tongue and groove interior gives the charming, rustic feel of a log build, but with simpler upkeep, and the open floor plan keeps things bright and cheerful. The flooring was recently upgraded to a beautiful, premium vinyl, and the cabinetry was updated as well. The eat-in kitchen, with a recently-new LG gas range, is open to the living area of the home, perfect for hosting guests or sharing an evening with family.
“ Our home is an open-air concept type of home,” Matthew explained.“ So, in other words, the walls don ' t go all the way to the ceilings. I set it up on a rib system with two ceiling fans, myblackshillscountry. com Down Country Roads
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