About 3741 Ptarmigan Terrace
Discover a rare Anchorage Lower Hillside horse property on 2.5 acres. Updated 2304 SF Home with 4 beds, 2 baths, 2 kitchens& 2 laundry areas. Approx 7,900 sq ft indoor barn/arena accommodates up to 10 horses with box stalls and heated tack/feed rooms. Outdoor arena, corrals, &goat house. Across from 65+ acres of Little Rabbit Creek Bluff Park. 3741 Ptarmigan Terrace
For 25 years, I have called this property my home. From its humble beginning as an abandoned fixer-upper, sweat equity of several people, to the realization of my childhood horse crazy dream. It has been a work in progress, and likely will continue to be. I hope you can share my vision.
Property Features:
" 2 minutes from New Seward Highway (south) 5 minutes from grocery, restaurants and shopping centers.
" Fully equipped, turnkey horse facilities with indoor riding, no valley commute.
" Two road access to the property. (Loc Loman or Ptarmigan Terrace)
" Adjacent to Little Rabbit Creek Bluff Park, 65+ acres of wooded Parkland trails, which will never be developed.
" Fenced grass lawns in front and behind the house. The back yard overlooks the outdoor riding arena with low bleachers, shade trees, and picnic tables.
" Septic system has a brand new pump, 2 leach fields, one which has never been used.
" One large and one medium size storage sheds. Ex large goat house (or storage) with feed room, large living space with 8' tall chainlink outside run, milk room with 2 milking stands, electric outlets, loft for more storage. All have newer shingle roofs by Earhart Roofing Co.
" Power station has outlets for 10 heated water troughs, hook-ups for 2 generators (house and barn). One generator included with the property. 500 gallon storage tank.
" Water line from house to the barn is buried 15 feet deep, has never frozen if heat tape at the outside hydrant is plugged in.
" Driveways wide enough to accommodate big rigs. Ample parking for 4-5 horse trailers.
Equestrian Center
" 72' x 110' fabric Cover-All brand indoor arena/barn, Erected 2008. Building is engineered with a concrete perimeter footing and mantaray anchors. Abundant natural light.
" Trusses are double thickness with 10' centers instead of the standard 12' centers, to withstand high winds and heavy snow loads. Snow slides off the sides of the building.
" 10 box stalls with permanent rubber mats, white PVC lined stall walls to prevent kick damage and wood chewing.
" Insulated/heated feed room with water heater, low industrial sink, rubber matting, feed storage bins, shelving, microwave oven, feed prep table, dry erase boards, barn cat station (rodent control staff included =). Sink has an automatic sump pump, to direct ground water from under the building to a French drain on the north and west sides of the building.
" Insulated/heated tack room with western and english saddle racks, saddle blanket rack, bridle hooks, girth/breast collar hooks, helmet hooks. Rear entry door with deadbolt lock.
" Hay storage area with pallets and hay bag hooks.
" 60' x 90' riding area with washed, crushed rock sand footing. Hooks for lunge lines and a whip holder. Each stall has halter hook, winter blanket rack, collapsing saddle rack on outside wall. 14' industrial roll up power door. Front man door.
" Portable toilet maintained by Rent-A-Can
Extras:
MOA approved compost area. 3 snow push areas. Very quiet neighborhood. Listen for distant Alaska Railroad trains! Occasional pop pop pop from the shooting range
Outdoor Equipment Included:
" Generator
" Jinma brand tractor
" Snow blower
" Wood chipper
Front Yard:
" Well head of very productive and high quality water supply.
" Beautiful brand new formal front entrance with elegant etched glass door.
" Brand new southern exposure Trex deck for entertaining (just add your favorite gas grill and outdoor furniture!).
" Peaceful views of Adjacent parkland, no neighbor houses.
" Lightly fenced. Raised beds for gardening and hexagonal flower planter with perennial lilly bulbs. Colorful trees, mock orange flowering bush.
Upstairs of Home:
" Brand new kitchen with quartz counter tops, never used dishwasher, gently used large capacity refrigerator.
" Island with brand new gas stove, vent hood, high top bar.
" New Anderson windows, bay window in Kitchen, sliding glass door in living leads to deck.
" New Vinyl waterproof flooring throughout. Tons of storage.
" LED recessed lighting in kitchen and living room.
" Living room features a classic wood burning stove, mantle and hearth.
" Full bath with Jetted tub, stack washer/dryer.
" Huge bedrooms. Big closets with organizers. Modern ceiling lights in rooms and hallway have a nightlight feature.
Daylight Basement:
" Designed as a Mother In Law space with separate entry, large coat closet, interior stairway to main level.
" 2 large bedrooms, big closets with organizers.
" Renovated full kitchen with Granite countertops, gently used stainless electric stove, side-by-side refrigerator, microwave, pantry cabinets.
" Living room and full bath. Ceiling in living area was damaged by the recent earthquakes. There is no other damage that we know of.
" Full laundry with large capacity front load washer/dryer.
" Vinyl waterproof flooring, recessed LED lighting and Anderson windows throughout.
" Heavy-duty boiler with a side-arm water heater, for abundant flow to baseboards, showers and sinks of both floors.
" Optional large capacity stand up freezer.
In conclusion:
We planned well for the property to stay ahead of problems and disasters of all kinds, as we have had a few! It gives us great comfort to know that the next owner will be able to enjoy what we built here. It is a wonderful place to live, play and work...a slice of heaven on earth.
