Finally, You Can Have It All!

Ever dream of living in a place where you can go hiking in the morning, wine tasting in the afternoon and see a Shakespeare play or other live theater that same night?  If so, then Ashland, OR is the place for you!  Home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, fabulous local wines (and breweries!) and access to all the outdoor activities you could possibly want, Ashland is the ideal place to raise a family or to live out your golden years.

And here's the perfect home to live in while you enjoy all that Ashland has to offer:                               

                              2674 Takelma Way, Ashland, OR 97520
                                                       

Built in 2005, this beautifully constructed contemporary home borders a 3-acre common area park to the left and backs up to a year-round stream.  It was built by the builder/developer for himself on the best plot in this much sought after neighborhood of 67 homes known as Clay Creek Gardens.  You get to enjoy the added  acreage without having to irrigate or mow!  Plus, you can enjoy the benefits of living in a vibrant community while retaining your privacy.

Enter through the front door and the first thing you'll notice are the beautiful Brazilian Cherry wood floors that tie the entire downstairs together, including the office, kitchen, living and dining areas.

The home is a spacious 2339 sq ft on 2 levels.  It offers an open living room, dining area and kitchen floor plan, 9 foot ceilings, 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms.

 

Here's another view of the living room, dining area and sliding doors leading out to a wonderfully private, tree-shaded patio, garden and year-round stream.

A private, partially fenced backyard with a tree-shaded patio (80 foot oak trees) and easy to maintain garden of rosemary, yellow day lillies, bearded irises, azalea, lilac, rhododendron and rock rose bushes abound.

 

From the patio, walk a few feet to the right and you'll find the path to the stream.

It doesn't get more peaceful and mesmerizing than this!  Click on the link to watch and listen.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbPmfArr1BA

The living room has an abundance of natural light and features a beautiful stone gas fireplace with cherry wood mantle, recessed lighting on a dimmer switch and a Modern Fan Co. ceiling fan.

The dining area was created by adding 70 sq feet to the original floor plan to fit an 8 ft table that expands to 10 ft and easily accommodates seating for 12 or more people.  Perfect for those holiday family dinners! 

This large gourmet kitchen features granite counter tops, glass front cherry stained cabinets, under cabinet lighting, and stainless steel appliances.  The new 5-burner gas range can handle your largest pots and pans.  Microwave is new too!  There is tons of storage for all your kitchen wares, including a large corner Lazy Susan, wine storage for 30 bottles and 4 separate spaces for trays, pizza pans, cutting boards and even shopping bags.  All drawers ride on full extension rollers.  Lower cabinets and pantry  have pull out drawers for easy access.  If you love to cook you will love this kitchen!

8 shelves of to-die-for pantry space!

This spacious main-level master suite (16 x 15) has a vaulted ceiling, direct access to the back patio and an entire wall of windows that look out onto the garden.  There's a large walk-in closet with plenty of single and double barred space to hang your suits, dresses, pants, and tops. Shelving goes all the way to the ceiling!

The Master Bathroom has two sinks, a floor-to-ceiling beautifully tiled shower, travertine floor and a built in linen closet and medicine cabinet for lots of storage.

A home office with built in bookshelves and French doors can also double as a main level library or den.  Two windows provide lots of natural light.  The south-facing window offers privacy and a view of the common area tree tops.  The east-facing window provides a view of the quiet, Sycamore-lined street in front of the house. 

The upper-level bathroom has matching marble tiled counter, bathtub/shower and floor.  Custom medicine cabinet and a full length linen closet complete this great space.

The upstairs features 2 large (15 x16 ft each) bedrooms (one with a walk-in closet) and a built-in desk, cabinet and shelves cherry-stained to match all the gorgeous wood trim in the house. The door to the right in this photo is yet another linen closet.









Improvements made to this home after purchase total $46,000.  There is a 2-zone Heat/AC system, circulating hot water pump, top-of-the line Hunter-Douglas window coverings, top quality carpets in the bedrooms, and Milgard vinyl windows throughout the house.  Three attic roof fans were added to expel rising heat.  The house is so well insulated that you will not need to turn on the A/C despite the summer heat!

A 5-person hot tub is available. It's hardly been used (only 19 times!) and it's in mint condition just like the house!

Located 4 minutes from the heart of downtown, the house is also within walking distance to Bellview Elementary School, Ashland Middle School and Ashland High School.  The Ashland Public School system is rated "the best in the state of Oregon".  The house is also within walking distance to shopping, movies and the YMCA.  A 15+ mile bike path is just down the street.