The Art of Living

It’s hard to put into words everything I love about this home.  It has that certain something, that je ne sais quoi that makes this one standout. From the street it’s striking.  Here’s a yummy restoration of a 1909 bungalow with an artistic landscape, beautiful flower garden, and roomy covered porch. But it will truly melt your heart when you walk through the door. This is an artisan home with the perfect play of light on wood .  There is a great sense of space and volume in this home — 10’ ceilings with the floor dimensions needed to create appealing spaces.  Moving through each room, there is a welcoming air, with thoughtful touches that are so genius they are practically overlooked in the awe of this place. The fireplace has a custom hearth, built to echo the lines of turn-of-the century aesthetic.  The original bedroom doors were transformed into wooden french doors, maximizing use of these rooms. The built-in bookshelves surrounding the window bench perfectly compliment the formal dining room. The kitchen is a soulful part of this home.  From the wall of light pouring in from half the room, to the turn of the sink that improves the floor plan, to the salvaged timber countertops and the farmhouse sink; this is a unique and special kitchen. From the kitchen, step outside the glass door to the “kitchen” garden with raised herb and vegetable beds, and chickens in their coop.  A new fence, gate and a tall laurel offer privacy and allow plenty of side yard for al fresco dining, parties & gatherings.  The bathroom is a place of beauty all to itself — black wainscot, vintage fixtures, marble floor tiles, claw foot tub and a sliding door into the master bedroom.  The master bedroom – did I say delicious? – has exposed plaster walls with a “distressed” patina.  Seemingly simple, but much heart and soul went into shedding the past remnants of “updates”, to reveal the perfect bones of this lovely home. The windows are all newer, and there are plenty of them in all the right places, leaving plenty of wall space for hanging big art.  There are walk-in closets in each bedroom and a partial, unfinished basement and detached garage.  This home has great inside and outside space.  All the updates you want. All the space you need.  Near Arts, Parks & restaurants.  Incredible price of $265,000, 2 bedrooms/1 bath, 1325 square feet, MLS#10043028.   OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, MAY 30TH, NOON – 3 PM.

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