Our home is an architecturally designed living space that was fully remodeled in 2002-2003 inspired by the Not-So-Big-House books by architect Sarah Susanka.

It has a comfortable, warm contemporary style with an open floor plan for casual living. It has an organic feel with lots of earthy colors and natural wood features. Soffits and a ceiling trellis (see pictures) allow rooms to be defined without walls and give the illusion of ceiling height changes though all ceilings are 8 ft.

The low voltage lighting also helps to define areas as separate although they are in an open space.

There is lots of natural wood in the living space of this house - slab maple kitchen cabinets with a light "ginger" stain, natural maple trim and base, Pella wood (pine) windows, solid maple 2 paneled doors, a cherry wood ceiling trellis, Beech hardwood floors.

The woodwork in the bedroom area is painted, except in the master bedroom.

The all new gourmet kitchen includes a center island with seating, granite countertops with decorative tile backsplash, maple cabinetry, and hardwood floors.

In addition to a walk-in pantry, there is low voltage lighting with Grafik Eye control, ceiling stereo speakers, and a desk area.

This open floor plan is great for entertaining and a great space for multiple cooks!

Kitchen appliances included in the sale:

• Dacor 5 burner gas cooktop (black)
• KitchenAid Superba Oven w/convection converter(stainless w/black accents)
• Best Hood
  

• KitchenAid Superba Side by Side Refrigerator
• Maytag Neptune full sized stacking washer/dryer
• Kenmore washer/dryer

The basement is the full footprint of the house with 2,200 sq ft - 1800 sq ft of it is finished space. Two of the bedrooms and 1 full bath are in the basement along with 2 large family-room/living spaces with 3 closets!

The basement has a layout so that the bedrooms, bathroom, one living space and the tool room are on one end separated from the other large living space by
a glass-paned door - this could easily be a nanny suite or an in-law suite.

The space is large - about 20 X 16 not including the bedrooms (each 12 x 12).

Among the many special features:

• Stereo speakers are built in the kitchen, family room, living room, hall bath, master bath, and master bedroom. The house is wired for outdoor speakers. The house is also wired for home theater and touchpads to control the stereo from the kitchen and master bedroom.
• Wood burning firelplace in living room with gas option includes a tiled hearth and surround with cherry mantle.

The master bedroom features large window with views, new Hunter Douglas 2" wood blinds, newly refinished oak hardwood floors, soffit with built in speakers and wired for stereo touchpad controls. The walk-in closet is 5X8 with new built-ins.

The connected master bath includes an all new custom designed vanity, Corian countertop, Toto toilet, custom shower with tumbled slate, glass walls/doors and 2 showerheads (7X8).

The other bedrooms feature refinished oak hardwood floors (2002) and new 2" off-white blinds on the windows.

The hall bath features an all new Corian countertop, double sinks, maple cabinetry, tiled shower/tub and floor, and a Toto toilet.

Additional rooms:

• Foyer - 6.25 X 11.5ft - hardwood floors, low voltage lighting with wall wash lighting for artwork.
• Mudroom - 6 X 6 ft - enter into directly from the garage, tiled floor, lots of hooks for coats, backpacks, etc.
• 1st Floor Laundry - 7 X 3.5 ft w/cut-out for stackers, includes slop sink, shelves.
• Tool Room/Storage/2nd Laundry - 16 X 12 ft. Built in tool bench. Extra washer and dryer. Extra refrigerator and range (stove, oven) - all working, negotiable.
• Furnace Room/Storage - 12 x 12.5 ft - built in shelves
• Kitchen Walk-in Pantry - 6 X 3.5 ft - built in shelves.

Within the Tanglewood community we have a lake which has lifeguarded swimming throughout the summer (kids and adults alike enjoy the beach, playground, water trampoline, paddle boats, etc.)

The lake is about a 5 minute walk from our house. The community also has 4 well-kept tennis courts, outdoor basketball, picnic pavillion (available for parties, family gatherings etc.)and a playing field for all residents to use.

The golf club requires private membership, but also has separate fees for use of just their swimming pool and exercise facilities.

The neighborhood has all ages - plenty of young families, teenagers, empty nesters -good age diversity. There are lots of community involvements - parties, social gatherings, community outreach. There is great pride and care taken to create a great living environment here.