Sophisticated style

The house at 2563 Wild Horse Trail in Randol Farm Estates has been planned with beauty, comfort and convenience in mind.

This two-story solid brick home is classic in its external features, and thus offers the feeling of timeless stability. It features five bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, a three-car garage and 5,000 square feet of finished living space.

Old-fashioned brick steps bring a visitor to a stately entrance and foyer with a 20-foot ceiling. Modern ceramic floors, cream-colored plush carpeting and a color palette that is kept on the light side optimize the feeling of light and space throughout the house.

To the left of the foyer entrance is a formal dining room with a glazed butterscotch colored wall treatment. To the right of the staircase is a study area, complete with custom-built cherry cabinetry and shelves.

The spacious living room has hardwood floors with a perimeter inlay of contrasting cherry woods. The cherry wood perfectly compliments the cherry custom cabinetry in the room. Another great feature of the room is two octagonal windows situated on each side of the gas log fireplace, which has been designed with a beige marble tile facing and hearth. Two large windows overlook another feature of the home: a sunroom.

This sunroom is reminiscent of a conservatory, with an almost octagonal shape and windows all around. In all there are 10 windows, plus the French doors with sidelights that open to the back yard and pool area. Beige ceramic tile floor bounces the light delightfully through the room, and a ceiling fan hangs from the room's center peak. A white banister leads the way to a staircase which goes to the family and guest areas downstairs.

The kitchen is another treat with Corian countertops, stainless-steel appliances, two ovens, a smooth-top range, a built-in microwave oven, a trash compactor and a side-by-side refrigerator with in-door drink and ice dispensers. The cabinetry is cream-colored, adding to the lightness of the kitchen.

Textured glass in many of the doors makes the kitchen cabinetry unusual. The breakfast nook, which is almost hexagon-shaped, is a bright area with windows on four sides.

Upstairs are the home's primary bedrooms. Each of the children's rooms has been decorated with hand-painted murals.

The master bedroom and bathroom suite is a world unto itself, with its own breakfast preparation area complete with a microwave oven, coffee-maker, and small refrigerator all encased in classic cherry cabinetry. Cream plush carpeting gives the room softness and an inset ceiling with an old-world style ceiling fan and fixture give the room both visual height and depth. The room also features a walk-in closet. The finished basement features plenty of space that could be used as a guest area or is well-suited for children, parties and sleepovers. The downstairs also features a walk-out to the side of the house.

Along with great interior design, this home is practical, with three air conditioning units, zoned heating and cooling and an over-sized water heater. This home is currently priced at $529,000 and is listed with Prudential-Bridgeport Realty.

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