426 east orchard avenue

A private backyard retreat in the heart of Hayden! This character-filled home combines thoughtful updates, flexible living spaces, and an outdoor setting that is truly difficult to replicate. Inside, the bright and inviting great room features vaulted ceilings, oversized picture windows, and updated flooring. The beautiful chef's kitchen stands out with quartzite countertops, high-end stainless-steel appliances, a Kucht range, farmhouse sink, and breakfast-bar seating. A spacious upstairs bonus room provides incredible flexibility for a media room, game room, home office, gym or additional living area. Each bedroom features its own ensuite bathroom, offering exceptional comfort and privacy. The primary suite includes a peaceful backyard view, a door to the outside spa, and a tiled walk-in shower. Additional highlights include a dedicated laundry/mudroom, central air conditioning, abundant storage and a large mechanical/storage room. Plumbed for radiant heat in the primary bedroom, living room, bonus room, and garage. Outside, you will find mature trees, privacy fencing, and established landscaping that create a remarkably secluded backyard that feels like your own private park. Relax beside the pond and rock waterfall, entertain on the expansive deck, or unwind beneath the impressive covered patio with exposed timber beams, a wood ceiling, recessed lighting, and a ceiling fan. The large, level lawn, front and backyard sprinkler systems, and multiple gathering areas add beauty and everyday functionality. A separate rear lot provides exciting possibilities for a future shop and has received preliminary approval for an ADU. A spacious attached garage, generous driveway parking and hot and cold frost-free bibs by the garage add even more convenience. Located near shopping, restaurants, Hayden Lake Country Club, Avondale Golf Club, Honeysuckle Beach, Hayden Meadows Elementary and Hayden Lake, this property offers an exceptional combination of privacy, versatility and central Hayden convenience.