A rare combination of privacy and convenience enhance the appeal of this four plus bedroom, three plus bathroom contemporary. Architect designed by Henry Metaxas in 1989, this stylish light-filled home cloistered behind a remotely controlled security gate features an easy floor plan for living and entertaining and great indoor-outdoor living.

The current owners upgraded this unique property with a beautifully landscaped yard including bluestone courtyard and stone walls by Lazar Landscaping, a Dimension One hot tub, outdoor lighting and a top-of-the-line remodeled kitchen All of the bathrooms in the main house were remodeled. Jarrah hardwood flooring, known for its strength and durability, was added to the main living level and stairs to the upper level.

Buffered from the street by a two-car garage, a creek, a courtyard and magnificent gardens, this secluded setting offers a peaceful milieu. A large deck connects the garage with the house. Arched windows in the house are repeated in the spacious room over the garage to lend continuity to this two structure home.

Guests enter through a redwood security gate equipped with video camera and intercom. A foot bridge crosses the picturesque creek and waterfall offering views of the splendid gardens; the bluestone courtyard and steps lead to the front door.

The floor plan was designed to provide views from room to room. The sunken living room with vaulted ceiling is accented with white pipe railings that preserve the open feel. Built-in bookshelves at one end of this room create a cozy library. The handsome oversized fireplace has been updated with a classy mantle and hearth.

The formal dining room has a view of the garden through greenhouse bump-out windows. The butler’s pantry and wet bar adjacent to the dining room were remodeled with the kitchen and includes slab granite counters, custom Lyptus cabinets with built-in wine storage, under cabinet lighting, tile backsplashes, a Franke ceramic sink and built-in under-counter glass front refrigerator.

Cooks will thrive in the beautiful multi-purpose kitchen that showcases stainless steel appliances including a 6-burner Dacor range with double ovens; a pot filler faucet; a Miele dishwasher, built-in GE microwave and built-in GE Monogram refrigerator. This well-equipped kitchen also features a large double Franke ceramic sink, a stainless steel faucet with pull-down spout and soap and instant hot water dispensers, slab granite counters and distinctive tile backsplashes, a generous eating bar and under cabinet lighting. Bump-out greenhouse windows provide natural light for the built-in desk for two.

The sunken family room off the kitchen is a great space for relaxing or for guests to mingle while the cook is at work. The family room fireplace was upgraded to match the stylish living room fireplace. French doors in the family room and living room open onto the deck providing good flow for entertaining and dining outdoors.

Distinctive white pipe railings line the light-filled staircase to the upper level. The relaxing sounds of the creek may lull you to sleep in the master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, plantation shutters and remodeled walk-in closet and organizer system. The elegantly remodeled master bathroom features limestone tile with decorative accents, two limestone sinks, a skylight and a large double headed shower with a built-in bench.

The remodeled hall bath has double sinks, a built in linen closet, a shower over tub and a tiled floor, tub surround and counter. The laundry is located here. The three additional bedrooms on this level have plantation shutters and vaulted ceilings. The closet in one bedroom was removed to provide a built-in desk with a sleeping loft overhead.

Additional features: Sustainable eco-friendly hybrid hardwood cabinetry in the kitchen and butler’s pantry; large multi-functional recreation room over the garage for media room, guest quarters, home office or au pair; bathroom with stall shower off the recreation room; interior painted in decorator colors; tasteful, quality renovations; security and fire alarm system; bluestone driveway; large storage room with cabinets off the garage; storage cabinets in garage; convenient commute location. The washer, dryer, and second refrigerator in the garage are included.

The Metroscan Property Profile says that house has 3 bedrooms and 2542 square feet, and the lot size is 8,822 (.20 acre). The house is used as a 4 bedroom house. In an article about the house that appeared in Better Homes & Gardens Home Plan Ideas in fall, 1990 the architect indicated the house had 2450 square feet and his architectural sketch in this article depicted a 4 bedroom house. The square footage figures and number of bedrooms may not be accurate and will not be verified by the seller or agent.