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New carpet down, oak hardwoods up, two fireplaces, five bedrooms, two baths, laundry, all new kitchen and baths from ceiling to floors. Completely upgraded!

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Check out these updates!!


Kitchen was completly redone in late 2008 
  • New plumbing and wiring
  • New garbage disposal and fixture
  • The kitchen features high end, newer stainless appliances ($$$$ “Cafe”, top of the line from GE)
  • Dishwasher has stainless interior
  • Fridge has filtered water and ice inside, keeping the front of the doors clean and easy to keep clean.
  • Glass tile is from Italy.
  • Cabinets feature interior lights (glass doors) and under cabinet puck lights.
  • Plenty of storage with lazy suzans and pull out pantry drawers.
Bath up was completly redone in late 2004
  • New plumbing and wiring
  • Marble vanity tile
  • Porcelain diamond tiles show the look of travertine without the maintenance
  • Installed new tub, sink and toilet
  • Nice fixtures including extra hand-held shower head.
  • Lots of lights on dimmer switches
Front Living Room
  • Repainted in 2008
  • Crown moulding added in 2008
Sun Room
  • Could be reading room, workout room or play area for kids!
  • New carpet and fresh paint in July 2011
  • Double-pane exterior windows were added in 2005
  • Interior access was added in 2005 with the double-pane french door (with deadbolt)
  • Room is comfortable year-round with either a small baseboard heater or portable A/C in the extreme months.  
  • Wood burning stove ventilation is in place should you wish to add it back in
  • Dog door
Bath down was completly redone in late 2009
  • New plumbing and wiring
  • Hidden laundry area (gas dryer, electric washer)
  • Storage/linen closet
  • Egress window added for extra light
  • Furnace was moved in 2007 to allow for future tub/shower installation (see note below). At this time, the duct work in the master bedroom area was replaced.
******Note about this bathroom:
The homeowner carefully designed this room for future improvement phase of adding a tub or shower.
The storage closet will hold a stacking washer and dryer, freeing up the current W/D space for a tub or shower installation.  If you plan on keeping the 5th bedroom a master, this would complete your feeling of a master suite experience.  Talk to homeowner for details if this interests you.


Carpet downstairs replaced in August of 2011
  • 25-year warranty
  • Less fumes than normal carpet because it is corn-based (eco-friendly)
  • Cleans with water
  • Super stain resistant carpet with deluxe pad

Master BR down was completely redone in 2007.
  • 6” baseboards, double doors, 
  • Egress window added for extra light
  • Recessed lighting dimable with multi-setting switches allowing you to light just the bed, just the TV area, or the whole room
  • New glass tile and new oak mantel on fireplace
  • Wired for a cable TV in two areas (foot of bed or seating area side)
  • This room could easily be converted to a family room with lots of areas for game table, seating and entertainment systems

Walk in closet down added in 2007
  • Hidden safe when clothes are hung
  • Purse or shoe cubbie holes
  • hooks on walls for purses, belts or jewelry
  • More storage under the stairs
Exterior and yard
  • Awnings and shutters added in 2005
  • Landscape gives great curb appeal
  • Water fountain and flowering trees attract birds year-round
  • Chimney repointed and recapped in 2011
  • Backyard fully fenced including privacy vinyl fencing
  • Fence in back and on north side redone in 2008
  • Large area in back could be garden(s), playground or patio area with firepit!
  • Fully automatic sprinklers front and back
  • 2-car garage with attic storage, cabinets and extra depth
  • Ultra quiet garage door with two openers
Lots of upgraded including new wiring, plumbing and duct work.
Excellent water pressure due to new plumbing!
Lots of storage!
Lots of light!
Lots of charm!
Lots of updates!
MOVE IN READY!
Priced RIGHT!  Appraised in July 2011
Make an offer before this beauty is GONE!

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Nice details throughout the house

 Nice bath fixtures and tile!
 Pull -out pantry
 Classic mantel
 Art nook
Close up of kitchen light fixtures (beautiful soft metallic fabric)
Walk in closet with hidden safe, purse cubbie holes and under-stairs storage

Storage closets and cabinets are plentiful (not all are even pictured)




Master bedroom or Huge family room, your choice!

Brand new carpet, walk in closet, fireplace and sitting area.  Photos show room with king-sized bed, but you could also use this as a gorgeous family room.  Note the glass tile on the fireplace, two sunny windows and wide baseboards!
























Check out this natural light!





Friday, July 22, 2011

5 Bedrooms and bonus room!

Each bedroom is wonderfully updated, including a large master suite downstairs with new carpet, room for a KING BED~!, a walk in closet and a sitting area with a fireplace!

















Two new bathrooms!






All red brick exterior, with newer shutters and awnings



Completely remodeled kitchen!

New on the Market


This spectacular home in prestigious Highland Park has been completely remodeled from top to bottom.  The all brick home features classic elements like crown moulding and beautiful mantels, and also modern glass tile and maple cabinetry.  The lower level has been updated with maple flooring, new carpet a new bathroom with hidden laundry, and the all-oak upper level floors are in great condition.

The home has a secret and sunny bonus room from one bedroom that can easily be a child's room/playroom combo, or an office/reading room retreat.

This home is move in ready and upgraded including new wiring, plumbing and duct work.

Come see this fabulous home by calling 801 493 5312.

Details:
Approx 2400 sq. feet (1300+ up, 1100+ down), 100% finished
5 BR
2 Bath (one full, one half with tucked away laundry area)
2 Fireplaces
2 Car Garage
.14 Acre lot including separate covered patio area for outdoor dining.
Fully fenced backyard
Fully automatic sprinklers front and back