18 Hibiscus Ln, Ayer, MA 01432

Beautiful waterfront home at the end of a cul-de-sac in sought-after Crabtree Heights neighborhood in Ayer. Contemporary, sun-drenched open floor plan with three levels of living space overlooking pristine Long Pond, a state-designated Great Pond. Home is a short walk to the trails of the Audubon Society's newest acquisition, Rocky Hill Sanctuary.The main floor features 9 ft ceilings gracing a huge eat-in kitchen with island and ample cabinetry, a formal dining room, living room with stone fireplace, private office, half bath, a three-season sun room overlooking the pond, and private deck. Upstairs is the master suite with its own bathroom (soaking whirlpool tub and separate shower) and two large walk-in custom-designed closets, a convenient upstairs laundry room, two other spacious bedrooms and another full bath. The lower level is a glorious surprise: another 800+ feet of living space with 12 ft ceilings, a large family room with gorgeous bamboo floors, a 3/4 bath , craft room with sink , separate huge dry storage room, and utility room housing a state-of-the art Energy Kinetics furnace. This sunny walk-out level leads to a new stone patio and protected Jacuzzi hot tub (two years old) overlooking the pond. The property is professionally landscaped with mosaic stone walkways and granite accents, a five-zone irrigation system, another 'secret garden' patio through an arbor, perennial beds and two new raised-bed vegetable gardens. New roof and gutters, newer exterior paint and decorative entry doors, central air conditioning and central vac. Two-car garage. Enjoy incredible sunsets, kayak or fish on the pond, and live in a peaceful oasis that still offers an easy commute to major highways. Ayer is a fantastic value, offering lower taxes, a quaint downtown full of boutique restaurants and quick access to great shopping and services, and on the train line to Boston.