3503 Richards Rd, Wausau, WI 54401

Public Remarks: Discover a custom contemporary style home harmoniously designed to complement the natural beauty of the wooded lot. Perfectly positioned on the West side of Wausau, you'll enjoy easy access to major medical facilities, schools, shopping, and highways. The descriptive tour begins with an appreciation of the beautiful exterior of the house, which includes cedar siding, a concrete driveway with extra parking, a stamped concrete front patio, along with perennial gardens. As you enter, you will encounter an open and flowing concept with a serene ambiance, characterized by painted wood vaulted ceilings, transom windows, a 2-sided floor-to-ceiling stone wood burning fireplace that serves the living and dining rooms, and picture windows that draw the outdoors in. The kitchen features a modern open-concept design with natural maple cabinetry, sleek style, and updated appliances. It also includes table-height custom seating. Adjacent to the kitchen is a newer mudroom addition with plenty of accessory cabinets, a bonus fridge, cubbies, and a half bath. ,This mudroom is conveniently located next to the garage that is equipped with 240V/50AMP receptacle, and is finished and heated, making it a versatile space. The main floor bedroom wing provides three secluded bedrooms. The primary suite boasts double closets, a full bath with a custom tile shower, and a striking repurposed furniture double vanity. The secondary bedrooms are equally charming, with one featuring a lofted bed with usable space below, and the other showcasing a distinctive "brick" feature wall. These bedrooms share a well-appointed full bath. The fully exposed, walk-out lower level offers an expansive family room with a cozy gas-log fireplace and a media wall. Additionally, there are two more bedrooms with e-gress windows and full-sized closets, along with a 3 piece bath with another custom vanity, spacious laundry room, storage room, and a full workshop/storage room with an additional entry in the sub-garage! The back of the house is a sight to behold, with its multi-level decks made of low-maintenance plastic decking. The treed backyard is fenced, providing a private and tranquil escape from the rest of the world. This home has been well maintained and improved upon, including but not limited to: Radon mitigation system (reading results from 2023 available), smart features added for thermostat & garage door, Digital TV antenna included, 2008: Pella replacement windows with integrated blinds (except for center window in LR), 2015: New sump/grinder/lift station, 2016: Roof replaced (including replacement of underlying wood sheathing, foam insulation and air sealing, and installation of sun tunnels), 2019:New 50 gallon gas water heater, 2020: New central air conditioner, 2021: Garage insulated and heater installed, 2022: New natural gas furnace, 2023: New kitchen range and dishwasher New downstairs carpet, Garage floor resurfacing. An energy audit scored this home 9/10 even before the roof and insulation work was done!