Monday, August 27, 2012

HOME FACTS

Located on Glen Eagle Golf Course in quiet Syracuse, Utah in the Highlands at Glen Eagle subdivision.
QUICK FACTS:

  • REDUCED TO $325,000! 
  • Compare to other homes in this subdivision! Other homes listed for higher prices WITHOUT a yard and NONE of the basement finished! Plus, you get the biggest lot in the neighborhood!
  • This home is listed on the MLS (1112276) but not listed with an agent; please call the owner (Heather) to schedule a showing anytime 801-499-0953
  • Sits on a great lot with huge backyard
  • .34 acres
  • north, slightly north-west facing
  • on a road that is rarely driven on. It's almost like living in a cul-de-sac
  • Built in summer of 2010 (completed end of July 2010)
  • Square footage: 3466
  • Bedrooms: 6 (3 up, 3 down)
  • Bathrooms: 3.5 (2.5 up, 1 down)
  • Family room: 1 finished up, 1 unfinished in basement
  • Kitchen with dining area and big pantry
  • Mud room/Laundry room on main level
  • 3 car garage
  • Plenty of storage and closet space
  • All brick and stucco exterior
  • Alarm system
  • Large covered TREX deck that has shade all day long
  • Basement has 3 bedrooms, 1 large bathroom, hallway and storage area underneath stairs finished
  • Also in basement is unfinished family room and another storage area; cold storage under porch 
  • Plantation shutters 
  • Subdivision contains codes and covenants that keep the area a desirable place to live
Please call Heather at 801-499-0953 for showings

Half Bath

Half bath located just inside the garage door, off the kitchen area.
Granite counter tops
Knotty alder cabinets


Garage

  • 3 car garage. 
  • Fully finished with sheet rocked and paint.
  • Epoxy floor. Sweeps and cleans/ mops up easily. Everyone who comes to this home loves the garage floor!
     

Completely finished garage....sheetrock and paint

Extra tall 3rd bay

Epoxy floor. Easy to clean! And looks great!

Monday, August 6, 2012

The Exterior Details

  • Full brick on front (except the eaves have stucco)
  • The sides are brick over half-way up and then it's stucco
  • The back is all stucco
  • Pretty arch on front porch
  • North/slightly northwest facing, sloped lot
  • Big windows
  • The house sits higher than most in the area and unlike many other homes in Syracuse, there have never been  any issues with flooding. Even during the rainiest spring on record (2011) there were no problems whatsoever, whereas many of our neighbors were using their sump pumps at that time.

View from the front yard looking east:
View from the front yard looking west:

It's a great golf course community! You will see families riding their golf carts around on summer evenings visiting with each other. This house sits just off the golf course so you get the golf course feeling without hassles of living right on the course (balls hitting your home, lack of privacy from golfers passing through,etc).

The deck:



Large covered TREX deck has shade all day long. Its the perfect spot for summer breakfast, lunch and dinner! Stairs lead to a big stamped and stained circular patio.

The view from the deck overlooking huge backyard:






  • There is a large garden area on the far south end of the lot. 
  • It has approx 5-6 inches of gravel enclosed in stamped, stained concrete curbing;
  •  (3) custom built garden boxes, (2) large boxes measuring 4ftx8ft and (1)smaller box measuring 4ftx4ft. 
  • garden boxes filled with 50% top soil and 50% compost
  • The garden area gets sun the majority of the day. 
  • The area also contains a secondary water spiggot.
  • yard is .31 acres
  • backyard is fabulous with plenty of space to play
  • Even in the middle of the summer, by 6:30 there is plenty of shade to relax/play in.


The yard is fenced with tan vinyl on the west and south sides. The rock wall pictured above sits on the property and the property extends approx 6 inches beyond the top of the rock wall. Trees are in the neighbor's yard and provide lots of morning shade and privacy all day long.

View from the backyard:

Large semi-circular patio with stamped, stained concrete. Perfect for BBQs, play and entertaining.
Walk-out basement. Sand box. Extra cement pad for shed, etc. A stamped and stained walkway leading from the front to the back of yard.


Yard Facts





  • .34 acres
  • rock wall in back yard
  • various rock work throughout parts of yard, including front entry, backyard and northwest corner
  • sand box
  • large covered TREX deck
  • extra large stained and stamped patio and walkway
  • large garden area in backyard with 3 raised bed garden boxes full of topsoil and compost
  • stained and stamped curbing throughout the yard
  • (3) secondary water spiggots throughout the yard
  • fully automatic sprinkling system
  • drainage system
  • additional concrete pad was poured on the back/side behind garage's 3rd bay for central air unit and shed area that connects to garage door
  • 2/3 of yard is fenced with tan vinyl fencing
  • Spacious backyard perfect for sports and entertaining

We recently hired a landscape architect to design our tree and shrub planting. We just received the final plans July of 2012 and will include the plans with acceptable offer.


Monday, July 16, 2012

Bedroom #1 (main level)

Bedroom #1
  • On main level
  • Large closet
  • So many new houses have such small kids' rooms and this house is not one of them! 
  • ceiling fan
  • large, north facing window lets in plenty of pretty natural light all day




Cold Storage

  • cold storage in basement under porch (furthest back in photo)
  • another storage area under the front entry (closest in the photo)
  • framed to make 2 separate rooms, but could also be kept as 1 big room
  • wired for lights in each area

Storage under stairs




  • storage space under the stairs
  • completely finished
  • makes a perfect reading nook, play area or a spot for extra storage

Bathroom #4



  • This is the large bathroom in the basement.
  • If you have teenagers (or will have teenagers!) this space is ideal!
  • Tons of counterspace
  • outlets on each end of vanity
  • granite countertops
  • knotty alder cabinets with black glaze
  • double sink
  • huge mirror
  • tons of drawer and cupboard space
  • extra storage space in custom cabinet above toilet
  • toilet/shower/bath area framed separate from the vanity area; one person can shower in privacy while the other(s) can get ready
  • pretty tile work in tub/shower 

Bedroom #6


  • This is the 3rd bedroom/playroom in the basement
  •  large closet
  • large window


Bedroom #5

  • Downstairs bedroom
  • ceiling fan
  • large closet
  • big window
  • the bed in this room is queen and there is still plenty of room for other furniture items
  • this is the only room in the home that the walls are painted. Every other room is still very neutral.

Bedroom #4


  • This bedroom is in the basement underneath the master bedroom upstairs. It is a huge bedroom. 
  • The bed in this picture is a queen and there is still plenty of room for a nightstand, a dresser, a desk and other items. 
  • ceiling fan
  • large window
  • big closet

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Master Bedroom and Bathroom


Huge Master Bedroom. If you have large furniture and/or a lot of furniture, this bedroom is likely to hold it all!




  • ceiling fan
  •  large window with plenty of natural light
  • Recessed ceiling
Master Bath

  •  large granite countertop
  • huge mirror
  •  knotty alder cabinetry 
  • lots of storage space
  • plenty of outlets
  •  Jetted tub with beautiful tile work



Toilet area with a huge cabinet above that provides a lot of storage space.


Shower

Walk-in Closet with arched entrance accessed through bathroom

The Desk/Nook Area


  • a fun little area for decorating
  • The cabinetry is gorgeous! The middle cabinet features black beadboard (like the kitchen island) and is the perfect spot to showcase your favorite photographs and other decor. 
  • The 2 side cabinets and 7 drawers are great for your mail, stationery, office supplies and other items.
  • There are 2 outlets and a phone jack, the perfect spot to recharge all your devices at the end of the day.
  • Like the rest of the countertops, the desktop is granite.

The Kitchen

Kitchen Facts:


  • Knotty Alder Cabinetry with black glaze
  • Black bead board island
  • staggered cabinets with upgraded crown moulding
  • Granite countertops
  • Big walk-in pantry
  • Deep black granite composite kitchen sink in corner; always looks clean and doesn't scratch
  • KitchenAid stainless steel appliances (fridge will stay with acceptable offer)
  • gas range
  • the oven can cook both conventional and convection
  • Lots of cabinet space
  • Easy access to covered deck for grilling
  • Can lighting
  • Our table fits 8 chairs around it and there is plenty of room in the dining area

We love the open floor plan and the view from the kitchen.
Take a look at these other angles:


Above: View from kitchen island looking toward great room

Above: View looking toward garage door. On the left through the arch is the mud room and to the right through the arch is the half bath, perfect for the kids coming in from playing outside and not having to run through the house to get to the bathroom!

Above: The outlet on the island comes in very handy all the time!



Entry Way & Staircase

  •  beautiful windows and light in the entry way. 
  • pretty staircase with knotty alder and iron railings
  • The large wall above the staircase is the perfect spot for a large piece of art or photograph(s).
  • coat closet

The Great Room

  • With vaulted ceilings and a large bank of windows it feels big but is also very cozy
  • fun ledges for decor
  • gas fireplace
  • custom-made alder mantle shelf 
  • very open, inviting floor plan




















Laundry Room

Fun red with black glaze custom cabinets! Those cabinets hold a lot of stuff!

Nice sized closet inside the laundry room.