Ranch has open floor plan; finished lower level’s space is surprising

Ranch has open floor plan; finished lower level’s space is surprising

By Kathy Tyler

Contributing Writer

A canopy of trees accompanied by waterfalls and a creek provide a park-like backdrop to this brick home located in the Charleston Woods subdivision of Vandalia.

Listed for $499,000 by Galbreath Realtors, the home at 1625 Furman Drive has about 5,441 square feet of living space including a finished, walk-out lower level. The half-acre lot has a three-car, side-entry garage, keystone accented gardens and a multi-level wooden deck. The turret provides a clue to the living space within the lower level.

Inside, the main level features volume ceilings and open living spaces separated by their flooring treatment. The ceramic tile foyer narrows into a walkway that leads to the kitchen while wrapping around the formal dining room and great room. A wall of windows and 14-foot ceilings allow for the outside beauty to filter inside with views of the waterfalls and gardens. Hidden accent lighting gives the dining room added elegance.

Tucked off the foyer within the turret is a sitting room or possible study. With its bay-like design and tall windows, the room is bright, yet cozy.

Accessible from the hallway and the great room is the octagon-shaped kitchen and breakfast room. Patio doors open off the breakfast room out to the balcony deck. A two-level peninsula counter divides the kitchen from the breakfast room and accents the octagon design. Cabinetry fills nearly every wall and includes a planning desk, pantry and an octagon island with bottle rack and vegetable sink. A larger sink is below a window. The two-level peninsula offers workspace as well as breakfast bar seating for four.

A buffet counter with glass cabinetry wraps around the opening from the kitchen to the hallway that leads to the dining room, creating a butler’s pantry.

At the end of the hallway is an entrance to the laundry room, interior access to the garage and a half bath with an oversized sink.

Tucked off the great room is the main bedroom which has a sitting area and a mini bar with counter space, appliance nook and hanging cabinets. The private bathroom features a heart-shaped whirlpool tub below a glass-block window, a walk-in shower and a walk-in closet.

A lighted, oversized staircase leads from the foyer down to the lower level which has a spacious family and recreation room. Patio doors open from the family room out to the lower deck and back yard. There is a full bath with a granite counter and sink, a walk-in shower and ceramic tile flooring. Double doors open into a space that is the fourth bedroom but could be converted into a bar or kitchenette as plumbing and electric are set up for it. The bedroom area is within the turret and has three daylight windows and a closet.

Two additional bedrooms have large daylight windows, sliding-door closets and dressing areas with a single-sink vanity. The rooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath which has a tub/shower.

Recent updates include dimensional shingles and gutter guards, central air conditioning and a hot water tank.

VANDALIA

Price: $499,000

Open House: July 21, 1-3 p.m. (CQ)

Directions: North on South Dixie Drive to east on Stonequarry Road to right on Furman Drive

Highlights: About 5,441 sq. ft., 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, ceramic tile floors, great room, volume ceilings, spacious kitchen, first-floor main bedroom, finished walk-out lower level, recreation room, surround-sound system, 3-car garage, balcony deck, patio deck, waterfalls, 0.45-acre lot

For more information:

Carol Jackson

Galbreath Realtors

937-902-8649

Website: www.cjackson.galbreathrealtors.com

The home at 1625 Furman Drive has about 5,441 square feet of living space including a finished, walk-out lower level. The half-acre lot has a three-car, side-entry garage, keystone accented gardens and a multi-level wooden deck. The turret provides a clue to the living space within the lower level.

Patio doors off the lower-level recreation room open out to a wooden patio. The balcony deck is accessible from the breakfast room. The great room has a wall of windows that overlooks the wooded back yard and waterfalls.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS BY KATHY TYLER