8505 E Temple Drive #501

One of Stoney Brook's best locations and featuring a much-desired main floor primary suite, this home has been loved and cared for since 1987 by its original owners. Featuring an abundance of outdoor spaces, the unit looks out on Wallace Park and has both a private interior deck as well as a secluded back deck overlooking one of Stoney Brook's 15 ponds. The open-concept living and family rooms feature vaulted ceilings, French doors, windows overlooking the park and a gas fireplace. The eat-in kitchen opens into the family room and hosts hardwood floors, a center island, newer cabinets, built-in desk, tall storage cabinets and an adjacent laundry closet. Nearby is a spacious dining room, guest bath and entry foyer. The isolated main-floor primary suite looks out on the pond and has private access to the back deck. Featuring vaulted ceilings, this large bedroom also boasts a generous walk-in closet and a 5-piece updated bath with granite counters, newer cabinets, newer tile and a distinctive rock-wall shower. Upstairs the home offers 2 private bedrooms both with walk-in closets and connected by a Jack-n-Jill full bath. An extremely large unfinished basement with 3 egress windows provides extensive storage or the opportunity for a new owner to design and finish to their preferences. The list of recent improvements include a retractable rear-deck awning with new canvas 2 years ago; new refrigerator and oven in 2023; roof and gutters new in 2017; Pella windows replaced in 2015; newer hot water heater; 90% efficient HVAC; fireplace and niche remodel; and natural gas and water line added to the interior deck. Located in a park-like setting in DTC, Stoney Brook offers 54 acres of lush gardens, ponds and streams. Amenities include on-site management, clubhouse, pool, hot tub, tennis court, pickle ball courts and walking paths. Visit www.8505ETempleDrUnit501.com for more details.