Is one-level living your
preference? Don't miss this beautifully updated ranch with two-car garage in
popular Ashley Creek. A handsome brick-front and vinyl sides make the exterior
low-maintenance. The deep three-quarter acre wooded lot provides the perfect
setting for this home.
A step inside reveals a
spacious foyer with crown molding. Gorgeous wood flooring flows throughout
every room of the house except for the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room. The
foyer is open to the great room, the dining room and an office or living room.
The elegant formal dining
room is large enough for everyone at the holidays. A bay window area, beautiful
wood flooring and extensive moldings add character to this room.
Soaring cathedral ceilings
elevate the large great room in the heart of this home. A gas log fireplace
warms on cold winter evenings. You'll find plenty of space for big pieces of
furniture here. Parties are fun in this
home because guests can gather at seating areas in the great room or around the
kitchen bar area while keeping the conversation flowing. For everyday living,
the cook can be part of all activities and keep an eye on the children.
Sparkling granite
countertops provide extensive work space. The kitchen includes a microwave,
range-oven and dishwasher plus double stainless sink with new faucet. Durable
tile flooring facilitates clean-up in the kitchen. The refrigerator remains with the home.
Watch the birds while
enjoying your morning coffee in the breakfast area. The bay window allows views
of the backyard while sunlight streams into the room.
Need flexible space for an
office or play room? A big private room at the front of the house is perfect
for this or for use as a media, hobby or exercise room.
Unique because of its two
master bedroom suites, this home has a split bedroom floor plan. Tucked into a
private corner of the house, the main master suite has a tray ceiling with
paddle fan, plenty of wall space for furniture and a remodeled bathroom.
The spa bathroom in the main
master has double vanities, a tile floor, water closet and large walk-in
closet. In a hurry? Enjoy the oversized tile shower. Ready for the ultimate
soak? You'll find the destination free-standing tub the perfect place to relax.
Just steps away from the
master bedroom and the kitchen, the laundry room includes cabinetry and
built-in shelving behind the door. The washer and dryer remain with the house.
The double garage beyond the laundry has built-in shelving and cabinetry for
more storage.
The secondary bedroom wing
includes the second master suite. This large room includes a private bathroom,
tray ceiling with paddle fan, a double closet and linen closet. Picture your
in-laws or a teenager at home in this room. The bathroom in the second master suite has a double shower with seats
and a grab bar making it accessible for an elderly person.
This home has two additional
secondary bedrooms. Each is generously sized. The third and fourth bedrooms share a hall bath with tub/shower.
The 30' screen porch has
space for relaxing and dining while enjoying the view of the deep, wooded
private backyard. You can grill on the patio outside the porch. The fenced backyard includes a parking pad
for a travel trailer, vehicle or boat. A backyard shed has space for your lawn
equipment. In the summertime, the wooded
areas of the backyard offer shaded areas for work, play and exploring.
Walk or bicycle from Ashley
Creek to adjacent Squirrel Lake Park. A walking path leads directly into the
park from the neighborhood. Squirrel
Lake Park is a 36-acre town park with a fishing lake and walking trails. The park is fun for all ages with
playgrounds, picnic shelters, fishing and educational signs about nature.
The Matthews Greenway can be
accessed from Squirrel Lake Park. This short trail goes into historic downtown
Matthews. Downtown Matthews has become a
destination for residents because of its quaint shops, restaurants, taprooms,
farmers market, library and numerous festivals.