Get set to be impressed as this stately colonial in Elm Ridge Park has been redesigned by the owners creating a perfect plan for indoor and outdoor living with remarkable cohesiveness. Landscape architects redesigned the front and rear yards: a front courtyard for parking was created, the brick façade was whitewashed, gardens and raised beds blend with crushed stone and bluestone patios creating the look and feel of an English garden. In 2017 the installation of a 40x16 in-ground pool was enhanced by a cabana and pool house with a pergola that joins the two structures into an artful display of contemporary cool. Inside, gracious size rooms play out with casual flair, a sunken formal living room with a wood burning fireplace, a formal dining room that opens into a contemporary kitchen with Beech wood cabinets contrasted by black granite counters and backsplash. The island has a cooktop and a raised breakfast bar with seating for three, a separate breakfast room has views of the backyard and sliding doors to the patio. A sunken family room features a fireplace framed by French doors that lead to a side screened porch. What once was a two-story study and back staircase has been transformed into a generous front-to-back family room, creating a larger primary suite on the second floor. An updated mudroom with coat storage, a sink and powder room opens to the three car side-entry garage. Upstairs the re-designed master suite has a walk-in closet with pocket doors; a fabulous renovated bath with dual Toto sinks, separate water closet and an oversize shower, the master bedroom is vaulted and an alcove was created for a sitting area. Two more full bathrooms and three more bedrooms, (one with access to a bonus room over the garage that is finished but not heated) as well as a study and second space that can be used for occasional over flow of guests, completes the upper level. The lower lever is finished with a media/game room and a gym area. Outdoor entertaining by the pool is made easy with the pool house featuring a refrigerator, sink, granite counters and high ceilings. It’s easy to enjoy the open air of this spectacular backyard with multiple sitting areas, a swing set, a fire-pit, stone walkways, patios and a dynamite pool that can take the edge off of a hard days work. Relax and take in the calm of this spectacular backyard and enjoy the fruits of your very own peach, plum, pear and cherry trees. Life doesn’t get any better than this!
