6831 ORCHID DRIVE, Salcha, AK 99714

$859,900 Asking Price

4 beds
5 baths
2,605  sqft
Built in 2008

This is the Alaskan Dream. Perched in the hills just south of North Pole, 6831 Orchid is THE ONE! Imagine waking up every morning to a view that looks like it was painted by Bob Ross himself. As you pull into the driveway, and onto the 10acres of private land, you are greeted with a view of the Tanana River Valley, the stunning Alaska Mountain Range in the background, and the towering Mt. Hayes. Let's start with the main home. Yes, there is a main home, and a guest home! The first and primary home, built in 2008, is over 2,605 square feet and was designed to showcase the view from every room. The living room features a woodstove to add cozy warmth to the winter nights, along with heated floors! 9-foot ceilings help open up the already spacious area. The kitchen has beautiful solid surface counter tops and hickory cabinets with stainless steel appliances and is open to the living space. The kitchen also opens directly to the covered patio with an outdoor kitchen, making indoor / outdoor entertaining a breeze. Heading upstairs, you will find two bedrooms, both featuring full bathrooms and walk in closets. Back downstairs, there is an oversized office great as a double office, game room or library. Head through the oversized garage, and into the custom 32x16 sunroom with walls and ceilings of windows! This spot is a gardener's paradise! The second home just down the paved driveway was built in 1985 and was completely renovated in 2018! Walking up to the home, you'll see a deck with mountain views (of course!!), Head inside and notice the flood of natural light that fills up the open kitchen and livingroom. The kitchen features quartz counter tops, hickory cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. Head down the hall to two bedrooms, The master bedroom is huge and includes a beautiful bathroom with custom shower and walk in closet. This secondary home is a fantastic mother-in-law, rental or even a high end air-bnb! These two homes offer a unique and breathtaking view of Alaska that truly has to be seen to be appreciated. Schedule a showing today!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Wood Stove,Walk In Closets,Hardwood Floors,Tile Floor,Smoke Detectors,HRV,Solid Type Countertop
Rooms:
Sun Room,Den/Study/Office,Master Suite,Arctic Entry,Mother-In-Law
Appliances:
Cook Top,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Water Softener,Ceiling Fan,Garage Door Opener,Double Oven
Laundry:
Main Level
Basement:
None
Heating:
Wood Stove,Radiant Floor

Exterior

General:
Log,Log Profile, Deck/Patio,RV Parking,Greenhouse,Shop/Workshop,Shed,Satellite Dish,Lawn,Garden Area,Covered Deck/Patio,Paved Driveway
Style:
Other/See Remarks

Construction

Roofing:
Metal
Windows:
Vinyl,Triple Pane
General:
2x6, Other/See Remarks, Slab on Grade

Lot

Zoning:
Other

Utilities

Water:
Private Well
Sewer:
Private

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About Salcha, AK

Housing

Number of Units
519
Median Home Value
$174,192
Median Rent
$1,702

37.61% of housing units are renter occupied.

42.98% are vacant.

Commute

Car
82.75%
Public Transportation
0.04%
Walk to Work
9.93%
Work from Home
5.38%
Other
1.89%

The median travel time to work is 24 minutes.

People

Population
862
Median Age
36.60
Median Household Size
2.74

Education

High School
32.97%
Associate’s Degree
8.19%
Bachelor’s Degree
20.19%
Graduate Degree
10.20%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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