3458 Piney Grove Road

With Sandy River Reservoir as its backdrop, life at 3458 Piney Grove Road unfolds at its own pace. Mornings bring soft light across the water, deer and wild turkeys wander through the fields, and each season brings something new. A rare opportunity to enjoy the reservoir right from your own property, with the ability to launch a canoe or small johnboat and explore the water just steps from home. Set in peaceful Rice, this is a home for those who appreciate room to roam, gardens to tend, fresh eggs in the morning, and evenings outdoors. Pink dogwoods and redbuds color the landscape each spring, wildflowers emerge through summer, and surrounding trees put on a beautiful display come fall. The grounds offer five raised garden beds and a chicken coop with a fully enclosed, predator-protected run. The covered patio, featuring a newer metal roof with translucent panels for natural light, is perfect for gathering or enjoying morning coffee. Inside, the home has been thoughtfully updated for year-round comfort. Three heating sources include oil-fired hot water baseboard, a high-efficiency heat pump (2023), and a high-efficiency wood-burning fireplace insert (2026). The sunroom features its own mini-split heating and cooling. Additional improvements include high-efficiency windows, electrical updates and new breaker panel, extra attic insulation, Hardy Board siding with Tyvek weather barrier, a new 50-gallon water heater (November 2026), and generator hookup (January 2026). Less than three miles from High Bridge Trail and approximately five miles from the historic bridge, this property offers a wonderful blend of country living, thoughtful updates, and natural beauty. Whether you envision a garden-filled homestead, afternoons on the reservoir, or simply a home where nature is part of everyday life, 3458 Piney Grove Road is a special place to put down roots.