This charming home, located in the leafy, desirable Orchard Ridge neighborhood, features a bright living room with large windows and a wood burning fireplace. The main floor also includes a spacious recently remodeled kitchen, with a custom booth, a convenient dining room or study, and a remodeled half bathroom. There is a large and airy screen porch just off the kitchen for dining and enjoying sunsets. There are oak floors and tile throughout the main floor. The updated kitchen features a beautiful Corian countertop, modern cabinets, Viking gas stove, undermount Kohler sink and Newport Brass faucet, a Kitchenaide dishwasher, garbage disposal and plenty of storage. The kitchen conveniently opens out into the screen porch which has a doggie-door to the fully-fenced back yard. Upstairs, there are four ample bedrooms with verdant views of the dozens of mature oak, cherry, walnut, redbud and maple trees that grace the large front, side and back yards. The flooring is oak hardwood throughout the upstairs and there are ample closets and custom built-in cabinets. There is also a recently remodeled full bathroom. Bidet seats are included in all bathrooms. The lowest level of the home is partially finished and contains a vintage wood-paneled family room that is great for watching movies and for slumber parties. There is also a large storage area and laundry room that includes a modern front-loading washer and dryer set. Finally, this level also contains a magical, getaway-from-it-all room with a six-foot Waterworks Empire soaking tub that is comfortable for two! The home has newer energy efficient windows throughout, a newer high-end Carrier gas forced-air furnace and air conditioner and newer programmable Carrier WiFi thermostat to keep the home comfortable in all weather and energy costs at a minimum. The home has recently been weatherized and it is cozy, comfortable and very efficient. There's also a newer high-efficiency water softener. The house is set on a large tree-filled lot with peaceful views of the dozens of mature trees and flowers from every window. The large back yard is fully fenced and the large front yard contains manageable native plantings. Just a block down the street is the newly remodeled Ridgewood Pool which forms a friendly gathering-place in this sought-after neighborhood. A recently redesigned walking/biking path connects the neighborhood to the UW and downtown attractions, that are a mere twenty minutes by bicycle. Walking/biking paths also lead to beautiful black-top road biking routes to the South and West as well as to several excellent mountain biking opportunities that are all within easy riding distance from the home. Schools are just around the corner and within walking distance for children of any age including (Orchard Ridge and St. Maria Goretti elementary schools) and (Akira Toki middle school). This home is in the desirable Madison Metropolitan School District and the St. Maria Goretti/Edgewood schools and others are also nearby. The commutes to UW, Monroe Street, and Epic campus are a breeze by car, bike or bus and access to the Beltline is well under 3 minutes. There is an attached over-sized two-car garage, plus workshop, with an opener. There is also a cement driveway with ample off-street parking. A snowblower is available upon request. One dog (sorry, no cats) may be allowed with positive references and a monthly pet fee of $35/pet will be required (two smaller dogs may be considered). Smoking is not allowed inside the home. This home is available September 15 of 2024 and the move-in date is flexible. The rent is $2,750 per month and the utilities (water/sewer/gas/electricity) and snow/lawn care are the responsibility of the tenants. A security deposit equal to one month of rent is required. No application fee is required but applicants must provide a credit report demonstrating 675+ score, income of 3x rent, and positive rental/ownership history, as allowed by law. An annual lease term, commencing in September and ending between June 15 and August 15 is preferred. Some furnishings (e.g., porch, basement etc) may be available upon request. Garage attic is retained by owner for storage.
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