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Symmes Condo with Private-Entry Garage

Monday, March 10th, 2008 by Amy

img_0977.JPGThis top floor condo is unique to this development in that it is the only condo for sale with the 2nd floor that includes the Vaulted Ceilings, which make a huge impact the minute you walk through the front door. In addition the home has just been freshly painted, and new carpeting was installed in March of 2008 just for you! There have been no pets or smoking in this home. It is very clean and ready for you!

Entering into this home, you will go through either your private attached garage, or through the common door and up the stairs to your 2nd floor door. There is no one else on the second floor at this entrance so it is all yours! Nice and private and clean. Just inside your door, you will find an inviting entry, with 2 closets for coats, hats, shoes etc. The laminate flooring is transitional for shoes and guests. This home has so much extra space, you don’t need to impede on the living areas for your storage or entry.

Step inside and you will be met with soaring ceilings that are bright and open, making for a hard to beat open and neutral floor plan in this price point. Blinds on the windows and window treatments, along with the fresh paint and new carpet make this move in ready! Plenty of lighting, including recessed lighting, and a skylight add to the feel of this top level condo.

img_0924-1.JPGJust off of the living room and the kitchen you will find your dining area. This home is a great place for entertaining family and friends! The open floor plan and counter top bar of the kitchen allow for lots of seating and space for the whole family to enjoy opening presents at Christmas, or birthday parties. Great also to entertain for Bengal’s games, with the large living room so close to the kitchen when you need more snacks!

This home is in a condo association, and the monthly fees are $183 a month. This includes snow removal, which has come in very handy this year! Also water, maintenance, hazard insurance, landscaping and lawn care, and trash. The association is easy to work with.

The kitchen also has vaulted ceilings along with all other rooms of this condo. The ceiling in the Kitchen extends to 12 feet, and the skylight is almost 20 feet high. The lighting in this home is amazing, just a very bright and open feel throughout. The kitchen has vinyl flooring, all wood cabinets, with recessed lighting, all appliances including refrigerator with ice maker, as well as dishwasher, microwave, oven/range all sold with the condo. Easy to move right in! All décor in this home is neutral to allow a clean tablet for your individual taste!!

There is extra storage that other units do not have on the other side of the kitchen, complete with a planning desk for your calendar of events, or entertaining schedule. Being located in Symmes Twp, just off of Montgomery road, you are in such a convenient location near I275 and I71, you couldn’t want for any single restaurant or store that is not in a 5 mile radius from your new condo! Just to the right of this photo you can see the door to the laundry room.

The laundry room can hold a large pile of dirty clothes on the floor if you just have to shut the door and not look at them. The stackable washer and dryer leave room for a stationary tub and cabinetry that the other units do not have. This allows for storage inside the laundry, a tub for delicates or soaking, while still able to have some floor space for sorting. The washer and dryer will remain with the condo, just move in, it’s that easy!

This is the Master Bedroom with vaulted ceilings and a large window, this photo does not do it justice! This is a great large room with adjoining bathroom. The master closet is a walk in with storage galore, perfect for someone who might have a few more clothes than normal; you will fit right in here! The whole house has plenty of closets, and organizers to help you fit even more inside. The garage also has a large storage closet as well for more luggage and holiday items.
The bathroom features a double sink for his and hers vanities and space for countertop items. The flooring is new vinyl which is very neutral and attractive. The toilet and shower are in a separate room with a pocket door to close for privacy and dual use. The shower has doors for extra light, and also an upgrade. A new rain shower head was upgraded in the bathroom.

img_0970.JPGThe second full bathroom is located in the other side of the condo that would be the guest bedroom or guests bathroom. This bathroom is also spacious, but has a large soaking tub, perfect if you have a baby, grandchild, or if you just like to take baths! This bath is larger than normal, leaving room for lots of bubbles! There is also a shower in this bathroom as a part of the tub.

The second bedroom has a large closet, new carpet in the entire condo is in this room as well, vaulted ceilings, and a huge window with a private view. The second bedroom is on the other side of the condo from the master, creating a private living area for a guest or a house mate.
The rear balcony has a covered roof, so you can be outside in the winter or in the rain, and enjoy the outdoor space. Plenty of room to entertain, have an evening glass of wine, and grill out at the same time. Have your friends over, and walk out right from the great room into the balcony and enjoy the rear privacy! I hope you enjoyed the virtual tour, I am sure when you come to see for yourself, you will fall in love the minute you walk inside!! See you soon!

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Oakley Renovation

Saturday, March 8th, 2008 by Amy

img_0746.jpgWelcome to this wonderful renovation on Marburg Avenue. This home was very lovingly restored in 2004 to the good taste of the current owner. She made many mechanical, cosmetic and functional upgrades and improvements to this home, it is perfect for you! The living room has all new replacement windows (all but the front windows, to maintain the character of the exterior of the home). The living room has crown molding, new upgraded neutral carpeting in excellent condition, a restored grande fireplace, and lots of natural lighting. The living room is open to the study, dining room and entry, stairway.
The floors in this home were refinished in 2004 and gleam throughout! The window you see in this photo was kept original for character; there are several other unique windows in this home that give it such great character. Again, this room has light pouring in from all angles.

img_0594.jpgHere is the updated kitchen, tasteful neutral flooring, freshly painted, lighting, neutral countertops, wood cabinets and great white appliances. This kitchen is centrally located and great for entertaining. The kitchen is also large enough to eat in, with great lighting. The kitchen walks out the side to the rear of the home to enjoy the private rear yard and patio.

The study is a sun filled room with neutral carpeting and all Gilkey windows, with a lifetime guarantee. This would be an excellent study, office, play room, studio, and library or breakfast room. Make it what you wish, a great space for your family to spread out without taking up a bedroom.

The entry has a new door with window to allow lighting inside. The closet is in the entry for you and your guests’ coats. It is great to be able to walk into an entry area instead of the living room as most of the local homes must. There is space for a table for your keys, and purse. Then just walk into the kitchen or living room and enjoy your new home.
There are three large bedrooms on the second floor of this home. This is the front bedroom, with refinished floors, a ceiling fan, window treatments, and lots of natural light.

The rear bedroom is currently being used as an office, but would make a great bedroom! Refinished floors, ceiling fan and window treatments with a great closet make this a good 3rd bedroom. Much larger than other homes’ third bedroom.

The master bedroom has been totally renovated as well. This room features refinished hardwood floors, a ceiling fan, window treatments and a closet.

img_0623.jpgThe full bath on the second floor has been totally renovated in 2004. A tile surround bathtub/shower, a new pedestal sink with a new toilet, and another dressing area around the corner. This bathroom has all new features including new plumbing! Very nice and neutral with natural lighting.
This driveway was widened and re poured in 2006. Now this one car garage is simple to pull even a 4 Runner SUV inside. The garage is electric, with a remote. The retaining wall was moved away from the driveway to give more parking. This is a tremendous benefit to be able to easily use your driveway and garage in this community!
The rear yard is wonderful for doggies or small children. It is mostly private, fenced in totally, and has a great patio to enjoy the afternoon or entertain guests!
Large and spacious rear yard put in a swing set or a game of corn hole and you will be all set this Spring!

The covered front porch is so inviting, with the character of the stone, and the new front door. Welcome to 3539 Marburg we look forward to seeing you at the house!

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Hyde Park Dutch Colonial, Just Blocks from the Square

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 by Amy

img_58691.jpgWelcome home to this lovely Hyde Park Dutch Colonial. This 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home is convenient to I-71, shopping, and walking distance to restaurants, bars and shopping at Hyde Park Square and Hyde Park Plaza and a short distance to Oakley Square. This home is nestled on a quiet street in an amazing location. The home features a driveway and a built-in one car garage which is a rare find in this area! This home has been very well cared for over the years.

One step inside this home and you will be struck with its warm sophistication. From the gleaming honey hardwood floors on the first and second floor to the striking and warm woodwork that surrounds the doorways, windows and provide the banister to the second floor. This entry way is wonderful for receiving guests as it is not located inside the living room like many homes in this area. Lots of natural light flood through the original front door with leaded glass sidelights.

img_5882.jpgJust another step in and you begin to see the open home floor plan expand before your eyes. The footprint of this home is quite a bit larger than others on the street, allowing for a larger Living Room and Dining Room. The interior has just been freshly painted by the current owners. Lots of natural light shines into the home.

The Dining room is large and spacious, measuring 13 x 13. The hardwoods gleam, along with a large picture window that has lets in lots of natural light. There are several original features in this dining room, including the original natural woodwork, showcased by the mantle and original tile fireplace that has a gas line run to it, but is currently inoperable. The chandelier was added and the pocket doors separate the Living Room from the Dining Room. What a wonderful place to host your family for Christmas dinner! The house is all ready for you!

From this angle just a peek into the large Living room. The pocket doors are completely opened in this photo but to see a closed door, check out the virtual tour attached. This home is VERY clean and ready for your family to move into today!

Step inside this large Living room, measuring 15 x 15, great for entertaining or several large fluffy couches and or chairs. This living room features both a bay wall and a window seat! There are Window treatments on all of the windows and fresh paint inside with the same gleaming hardwood floors.

img_5921.jpgThe first floor bathroom is very rare in this area of Hyde Park! This half bath you see here is just off of the living room and kitchen, great for guests so they don’t have to go up stairs! Tasteful décor and fixtures inside this rare half bath!

This kitchen has been updated, with the same hardwood floors, white cabinetry and updated white appliances. Brushed nickel hardware adorns these clean white cabinets. The rear walk out door makes this a great kitchen for entertaining your friends and family out on the rear deck and yard. This kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven range and refrigerator.

Generous amounts of cabinet space and a great working area in the kitchen for your holiday meals and cookies. Clean, and bright, you will love cooking in this kitchen!

WOW! Step out the kitchen door to the rear deck. The deck is well taken care of and is in excellent condition. The deck is very large to provide lots of room for gatherings. The yard beyond is fenced in for children or doggies! The yard is enough for playing in, but small enough to easily maintain with 5 minutes of grass cutting. Wonderful entertaining space for your gatherings! From the rear yard, you will be able to see the pride in ownership of the neighbors and their yards as well!

This bedroom is 12 x 10 and is in the rear of the home. It has 2 inch window blinds, hardwood floors and a great closet with a shoe closet as well.

Next to the rear bedroom, you will see the new full bathroom on the second floor. This bathroom was totally updated in 2005. New tile walls, floors, and all new fixtures and lighting. Clean and ready for you to move in!

This is the center bedroom currently being used as an office. This room measures 13 x 10 and has built in desk and shelving that can be easily removed to make this back into a bedroom for your use. Hardwood flooring and lots of natural lighting make it a great office or bedroom.

Also the center bedroom, this shows you how large it truly is. The closet inside this room has a deep storage area for many items.

The master bedroom is located in the front of the home. The room has the same beautiful hardwood floors, along with his and hers closets. This room measures 14×11 and has the nice 2 inch blinds for lots of light or lots of darkness.

We hope you have enjoyed the tour of these photos, please do visit the virtual tour as well for 80+ more photos and come by the house for a private showing, you won’t be disappointed!

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