Elegant, Sophisticated, Cool. This house was lovingly renovated from top to bottom by two professional designers/developers for their own family. Every aspect of this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, single-family house (with parking!) has been thoughtfully crafted. No expense was spared on the mechanicals of the house: the plumbing, electrical, central heating, and A/C are entirely new, and done by highly reputable contractors. And the pictures don’t lie: all 4 floors of this house are absolutely gorgeous.
The house is fully detached with windows on all four sides. The open-plan living room, dining room, and kitchen are suffused with light from an enormous patio door at the back and from two bay windows at the front and side. At 22 feet wide, the space feels fresh and expansive. The kitchen is a cook’s dream. The 9-foot-long island has seating for 3 or 4. There is plenty of counter space to prep your favorite meals and generous storage space, including pantry closets. Appliances are high-end: a Fisher and Paykel fridge, a Bosch dishwasher, a Bertazzoni gas stove, and a very quiet, properly vented range hood. The huge dining area easily accommodates a 10-person table and has custom built-in storage.
The second floor has three bedrooms, two of which are large enough to fit king-sized beds, including one that is currently used as an office. The large marble and slate bathroom has double sinks and generous built-in storage. Occupying the entire third floor is the exquisite primary suite. This serene and sophisticated space is a true oasis. The spectacular and beautiful ceiling traces the sloped roof line and incorporates wood salvaged from the original structure. There are multiple ways to configure this floor. It’s currently set up with a bed at the front of the house with treetop views and built-in storage. The space at the back of the house, which looks out over the yard and pretty birch trees, is currently set up with an office plus lounging area with a full-sized sofa and a comfy reading chair. There is a wall of built-in clothes closets. The bathroom is your very own mini-spa, clad in marble and slate, with its arched window and sloped ceiling with wood detailing. Relaxing in the deep Duravit soaking tub while looking out at the sky is the best way to end the day!
The fully finished basement is currently set up as a TV room on one end and a ceramics studio on the other but it could be a great playroom or guest room. It has an abundance of built-in cabinets and closets to efficiently store and organize your things. There is also a full-sized washer and dryer and a half bath. An Ipe deck leads from the kitchen/ dining area to the 30-foot-wide landscaped backyard, custom-designed for entertaining and play. The paved dining area is big enough to hold a 10-person table. The grassy area is large enough to play badminton or soccer or to play fetch with your dog. Planting beds have low-maintenance plants chosen to create interest in all seasons. A row of spectacular crepe myrtles provide a glorious display throughout the summer. A multi-zone custom drip irrigation system in both the front and back yards makes it easy to keep everything lush and verdant. River birch trees reach over the yard, forming a shady canopy that keeps the yard comfortable all day long. Cedar fencing surrounds the yard, and a cedar storage shed provides convenient storage for bicycles, sporting goods, and gardening equipment.
The house has a new roof, energy-star windows and doors, an Abode security system, Nest thermostats, and Fios. The floors are white oak. The exterior is clad in HardiPlank. Thoroughly renovated houses of this quality rarely come on the market. The developers/owners have done many houses in the neighborhood and have an excellent track record. Owners are real estate agents.
