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The dining room features a custom table and a Hive Kris-Kros hanging lamp.
The dining room features a custom table and a Hive Kris-Kros hanging lamp.
Located in the suburbs of Reykjavík, this midcentury gem was first designed in the 1960s by Guðmundur Kr. Kristinsson, one of the first postwar architects in Iceland. However, after being sold, the new homeowners determined the property was in need of a thoughtful revamp in order to be a suitable modern home for their growing family.
Located in the suburbs of Reykjavík, this midcentury gem was first designed in the 1960s by Guðmundur Kr. Kristinsson, one of the first postwar architects in Iceland. However, after being sold, the new homeowners determined the property was in need of a thoughtful revamp in order to be a suitable modern home for their growing family.
●7.07 acres with rear views overlooking South Elkhorn Creek; lot extends over the back side of the creek (largest lot in subdivision) ●Heavily treed lot, including numerous ash, walnut, tulip poplar, peach, plum, redbud, dogwood, koosa dogwood, hickory, shaggy bark hickory, paw-paw, persimmon, various varieties of pine, varieties of maple, including Japanese maple, ginko, weeping cherry Upgraded all mechanicals: ○ Installed ultra-efficient Lennox HVAC system with individual room zones that can be controlled remotely by smart phone, computer or tablet (IComfort S3 smart thermostats) ■ Note: Lennox system used for A/C only though could be used for heat, also as it utilized heat pump ○ Installed gas boiler for radiant floor heat on both levels of house that can be controlled remotely by smart phone, computer or tablet via Tekmar thermostats; zoned by individual rooms/areas ■ Note: winter heat is accomplished with a Pex tubing/hot water radiant floor heating system; no forced air, gentle heat, warm floors ○ Ran gas lines run for future generator, into kitchen for stove and to patio for grill ● Installed LED light bulbs throughout the house, ● Installed Haiku lights in most of the rooms which can operate via motion sensor, remote, or app; also can control temperature (brightness) and color (yellow/white) and can set timers for each light or room of lights ● Added Control 4 whole house automation system with new security, lighting, audio visual systems; allows smart device control of security system, cameras, TV, audio, lights ● Total gut re-do of master bath, powder room, pantry ● Replaced all kitchen appliances, countertops, cabinet faces, cabinet pulls, ventilation system ● Repainted exterior and interior; added accent wall in living room ● Refinished bamboo/cherry floors ● Touched up all woodwork ● Added built-in file drawers, pull-out storage drawers, and cabinet doors creating enclosed wall unit in study ● Replaced toilet and shower fixture in 2nd bathroom ● Added sink in garage ● Added split HVAC unit in under-patio storage room in basement ● Replaced roof and in process of replacing gutters
●7.07 acres with rear views overlooking South Elkhorn Creek; lot extends over the back side of the creek (largest lot in subdivision) ●Heavily treed lot, including numerous ash, walnut, tulip poplar, peach, plum, redbud, dogwood, koosa dogwood, hickory, shaggy bark hickory, paw-paw, persimmon, various varieties of pine, varieties of maple, including Japanese maple, ginko, weeping cherry Upgraded all mechanicals: ○ Installed ultra-efficient Lennox HVAC system with individual room zones that can be controlled remotely by smart phone, computer or tablet (IComfort S3 smart thermostats) ■ Note: Lennox system used for A/C only though could be used for heat, also as it utilized heat pump ○ Installed gas boiler for radiant floor heat on both levels of house that can be controlled remotely by smart phone, computer or tablet via Tekmar thermostats; zoned by individual rooms/areas ■ Note: winter heat is accomplished with a Pex tubing/hot water radiant floor heating system; no forced air, gentle heat, warm floors ○ Ran gas lines run for future generator, into kitchen for stove and to patio for grill ● Installed LED light bulbs throughout the house, ● Installed Haiku lights in most of the rooms which can operate via motion sensor, remote, or app; also can control temperature (brightness) and color (yellow/white) and can set timers for each light or room of lights ● Added Control 4 whole house automation system with new security, lighting, audio visual systems; allows smart device control of security system, cameras, TV, audio, lights ● Total gut re-do of master bath, powder room, pantry ● Replaced all kitchen appliances, countertops, cabinet faces, cabinet pulls, ventilation system ● Repainted exterior and interior; added accent wall in living room ● Refinished bamboo/cherry floors ● Touched up all woodwork ● Added built-in file drawers, pull-out storage drawers, and cabinet doors creating enclosed wall unit in study ● Replaced toilet and shower fixture in 2nd bathroom ● Added sink in garage ● Added split HVAC unit in under-patio storage room in basement ● Replaced roof and in process of replacing gutters
● BC Woodworking custom-designed solid cherry flat front cabinet faces - NEW ● Cabinetry reconfigured with soft close doors - NEW ● Includes drawers for dishes and utensils ○ Regular and recycling trash cans drawer ○ Dish towel rack ● Glass handles and pulls special ordered from Bulgaria - NEW ● Birdseye maple fronts with cherry insets on high cabinets with pocket doors and roll out shelves for appliance storage ● Natural maple bar tops with cherry trim ● Blue Australe granite countertops (grade Y) - NEW ● Custom backspace oceanside multi-color glass tile - NEW ● Miele 5 burner gas stove top with glass base, wok burner, simmer burner - NEW ● Miele 1000 cfm downdraft ventilation system - NEW ● 2 Thermador 27” wall ovens (side by side) - NEW ● Miele G 6596 SCVi K20 AM dishwasher (knock to open, LED lights) (raised, hidden by cherry panel) - NEW ● 2 Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers - NEW ● Kallista 45” sink with cutting board, strainer, and silver rack - NEW ● Kallista mirror-finish Bacifiore entertainment sink - NEW ● Delta touch-free faucet in main sink with integrated sprayer - NEW ● Niche Modern Pod pendant lights - NEW ● Tech pin lights on beams - NEW ● Haiku lights ● Haiku SenseMe ceiling fans (polished aluminum may not stay, but will be replaced) - NEW ● Sun Valley Forge hardware on back door - back door is NEW
● BC Woodworking custom-designed solid cherry flat front cabinet faces - NEW ● Cabinetry reconfigured with soft close doors - NEW ● Includes drawers for dishes and utensils ○ Regular and recycling trash cans drawer ○ Dish towel rack ● Glass handles and pulls special ordered from Bulgaria - NEW ● Birdseye maple fronts with cherry insets on high cabinets with pocket doors and roll out shelves for appliance storage ● Natural maple bar tops with cherry trim ● Blue Australe granite countertops (grade Y) - NEW ● Custom backspace oceanside multi-color glass tile - NEW ● Miele 5 burner gas stove top with glass base, wok burner, simmer burner - NEW ● Miele 1000 cfm downdraft ventilation system - NEW ● 2 Thermador 27” wall ovens (side by side) - NEW ● Miele G 6596 SCVi K20 AM dishwasher (knock to open, LED lights) (raised, hidden by cherry panel) - NEW ● 2 Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers - NEW ● Kallista 45” sink with cutting board, strainer, and silver rack - NEW ● Kallista mirror-finish Bacifiore entertainment sink - NEW ● Delta touch-free faucet in main sink with integrated sprayer - NEW ● Niche Modern Pod pendant lights - NEW ● Tech pin lights on beams - NEW ● Haiku lights ● Haiku SenseMe ceiling fans (polished aluminum may not stay, but will be replaced) - NEW ● Sun Valley Forge hardware on back door - back door is NEW