Local real estate: Kettering 2-story for sale is on wooded lot, has unique features

Nestled on a serene, wooded lot, this architecturally striking home takes inspiration from the historic designs of Frank Lloyd Wright blending natural materials, large windows and expansive glass walls. CONTRIBUTED

Nestled on a serene, wooded lot, this architecturally striking home takes inspiration from the historic designs of Frank Lloyd Wright blending natural materials, large windows and expansive glass walls. CONTRIBUTED

This two-story Kettering home is on a private acre plus wooded lot. Originally built in 1969, it is at 4458 Moraine Ridge Lane and in the Kettering Local School District.

A brick paver driveway leads to the two-car side entry attached garage with opener. Steps lead to the covered entrance and wood pathway. The entry double doors are glass and open into the foyer. It runs across the front of the home and has neutral carpeting. One long wall is wood paneled and there is a wood staircase at the end.

They foyer steps down into the dining room. It has wood flooring, recessed lighting in a wood plank ceiling, and a brick wall with a two-sided woodburning fireplace and recessed lighting in a wood plank ceiling. A sliding door leads to the wood deck.

The family room has a double sided woodburning fireplace with a brick wall and wood walls surrounding it. The other side of the fireplace is in the dining room. CONTRIBUTED

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On the other side of the wall is a living room. It has a brick accent wall, and the opposite side of the fireplace is in this room. There is marble flooring in front of the fireplace and neutral carpeting throughout the remainder of the room. This room also has two floor to ceiling glass walls, and it opens to a wood deck.

the kitchen has high end appliances, a wood plank ceiling and marble floors. CONTRIBUTED

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The kitchen is next to the dining room and has custom natural hardwood cabinets, granite countertops and professional high-end appliances. It has tile flooring and a marble backsplash. There is a wood plank ceiling with recessed lighting. Appliances include a double sized gas cooktop, double wall ovens, microwave, dishwasher and subzero refrigerator. There is a butler’s pantry and bar with custom built in cabinets and a bar sink.

There is a den next to the kitchen. It has hardwood flooring, a wood plank ceiling with recessed lighting and built in bookcases. Across from this room is a row of closets built into the wall.

A full bathroom is nearby with tile floors and an oversized wood vanity with marble top. There is a tiled walk-in shower.

The primary bedroom suite has a woodburning fireplace with a brick wall, built ins and an ensuite bathroom. CONTRIBUTED

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Wood stairs off the entry lead to the second floor and the primary bedroom suite and an additional bedroom. A carpeted hallways spans the second floor and there is a wood plank ceiling with recessed lighting. There is a row of closets along the wall.

The primary bedroom has carpeting, a woodburning fireplace with a raised heart and a brick wall surrounding it. There is a row of built-in cabinets and custom shades on the windows. There is a private balcony and an ensuite bathroom. The bathroom has tile flooring, a walk-in shower with glass door, a wood vanity with a vessel sink and built-in shelving.

The second bedroom also has an ensuite bathroom, vaulted ceiling, and carpeting. The bathroom has a Japanese style soaking tub and a tiled walk-in shower with glass doors and a wood ceiling.

The one acre plus property is mostly wooded and is at the end of a cul-de-sac. CONTRIBUTED

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The finished walkout daylight basement has a recreation room, laundry and utility room, study and a bathroom. The recreation room has carpeting and recessed lighting and a built-in ceiling shelf. The bathroom has tile flooring, a pedestal sink and a tub/shower combination with glass doors. The study has carpeting and ceiling lighting. The laundry area has a sink and is built in cabinets.

The outdoor space is heavily landscaped with stone pavers and brick walls. There is a wood deck with an upper and lower level, and they overlook the heavily wooded property, which also includes lawn space.

The two level deck on the back of the house has stone walls and surrounding it and overlooks the wooded lot. CONTRIBUTED

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Updates include a roof (2025), interior paint (2020), exterior paint (2025), garage door (2020), refinished hardwood floor (2022), water heater (2020), refinished deck (2025). There is a whole house generator, and 30-amp RV charger and bathrooms have radiant floor heat.


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Price: $749,900

Contact: Julee Terilli, BHHS Professional Realty, 513-608-9308, jterilli@bhhspro.com

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