551 Twin Cedars Drive

Own your own country estate just outside the city. This home sits on a 2-acre lot with a expansive rear lawn fronting a peaceful pond (shared by 3 neighbors) with your own island. Near the back of Twin Cedars, a beautifully landscaped oasis of large lots and fanciful homes, you slip off the shaded boulevard onto a private circular front drive or down a side drive to the attached 3-car garage, workshop and large storage area. From the front drive, through the manicured courtyard to the home's formal entry. Once inside, you'll find a versatile home, well-suited for formal socializing or casual mingling. Entertain in the large living room and formal dining room, and relax in the home's focal point: A huge open kitchen/breakfast/keeping room or den space. The area has clear views of the gorgeous backyard and pond, and opens on to a large porch. The other areas of the main floor offer practicality (walk-in pantry, butler's pantry, spacious laundry room, separate large office and half bath, all off a rear hall that leads to the 3-car garage, workshop and storage areas of the home. You'll also find the primary suite, with retreat area and well-appointed bath (whirlpool tub, separate shower, double vanities and dual closets) There's also a separate, second downstairs suite, with bed and bath. Upstairs features two more bedrooms, connected with jack-and-jill style bathrooms, arranged for shared use and individual privacy also. Both bedrooms open onto a large upstairs foyer/landing den with built-in entertainment center, desk area and wet bar. Finally, there's a large covered porch/balcony with a relaxing view of the rear lawn and pond. Other things that make this home special: Heart of Pine floors, Pella windows, plantation shutters, solid granite counter tops, Viking cooktop, Viking vent hood, built-in Sub Zero refrigerator.