true one-level living: beautifully renovated ranch-style home with a fully remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. all 2,000 square feet of living space are on the same level — no stairs and no basement laundry.
studio: this flexible living space is fully insulated and finished as an interior room, with an epoxy floor and its own zoned hvac system. it has a separate outside entrance, and convenient access to the driveway parking spaces. high-insulation garage doors were installed instead of building a fourth wall, providing natural light while preserving the exterior appearance of the home. one garage door remains fully operational. the studio is currently configured as an office and family room/bunk room for grandchildren. it could also serve as a fourth bedroom or a private office.
energy efficiency: the entire hvac system was replaced in 2024 with a high-efficiency heat pump system. the old insulation and ductwork were replaced with insulating foam and new modern ductwork, sealing the attic and creating a conditioned storage space. the windows are double-paned and have high-e film. in 2025, the average monthly bg&e bill for the whole house was $235.
electrical service: during the 2024 renovation, the old aluminum wiring was replaced with copper wiring throughout the house. the new system features 200-amp electrical service with a second panel suitable for solar and ev charging. the primary bedroom is pre-wired for a ceiling fan.
appliances: all high-end appliances convey with the house, including both refrigerators, the washer/dryer, and the microwave. all appliances are two years old and under warranty. the range has a double-door system that allows it to convert into two separate ovens.
bathrooms: both bathrooms were upgraded in 2025. there is a thermostatically controlled, constant-temperature shower in the primary en-suite bath, and a deep soaking tub in the hall bath.
accessibility / easy-living features: this is a true one-level house with all 2,000 square feet on the same level, including the laundry room. there are lever handles and pulls instead of knobs, drawer insert s in lower cabinets, and a raised dryer platform — features that make daily life easier for everyone. there is a lockable gate in the back fence with a handrail that gives direct access to the pathways, basketball courts, and playing fields behind the house. the ramp at the front door is very convenient and easily removable.
location: located in running brook in the village of wilde lake, this home offers the columbia lifestyle with unusual single-level convenience. this detached ranch-style home has a private fenced yard, direct access to open-space pathways, and close proximity to parks, shopping, dining, entertainment, and the village amenities.
