About 62 Forest Drive
Charming Expanded Craftsman Ranch in the Heart of Bellecrest!
Welcome to this enchanting 3-bedroom, 2-bath Expanded Craftsman Ranch on .32 acres, ideally located in the highly desirable Bellecrest section of East Northport. Originally a Sears catalog Craftsman cottage, this home has been thoughtfully expanded while preserving its timeless charm and character.
A welcoming front porch sets the tone for this special home—perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or unwinding with your favorite book. Inside, the living room exudes warmth with original leaded glass windows, hardwood floors, and a striking stone fireplace. Between the living room and kitchen, the formal dining room is both spacious and intimate, highlighted by gleaming hardwood floors and a warm, welcoming ambiance—ideal for entertaining. The spacious eat-in kitchen features oak cabinetry, a center island, black and stainless steel appliances with gas cooking, and sliding doors that open to the private backyard oasis.
The show-stopping 17' x 30' great room offers soaring vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light—providing a perfect space for relaxing, hosting gatherings, or even accommodating a piano or pool table. The generous primary suite includes a full ensuite bath, while two additional bedrooms share a second full bath.
Additional highlights include a walk-up attic for storage, a finished basement with a family room, wet bar, laundry, utilities, and huge unfinished basement with outside entrance—offering great potential for further finished living space.
Step outside to a beautifully landscaped, fenced-in backyard designed for serenity and fun. Enjoy multiple outdoor living areas, including a patio, multi-level deck, and a screened room, an above ground pool, all surrounded by lush gardens and a tranquil waterfall with a small pond. A whole-house Generac standby generator ensures peace of mind year-round, and the in-ground sprinklers make maintaining the landscaping a breeze.
Key updates include Anderson windows, washing machine (2-yrs), screen house (10-yrs), CAC (1-yr), Peerless Boiler (16-yrs), Generac generator (11 yrs), Landscaping (10-yrs), roof (9-yrs), exterior house painting (5-yrs), pool liner (6-yrs), pool pump (1-yr), pool filter (4-yrs) and more!
This home offers a rare blend of historic charm, modern comfort, and expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind home in a sought-after location!
