1213 N Pearce Ave, Wichita, KS 67203

Beautiful historic home in Riverside! Built in 1890, it features gorgeous vintage finishes and design. As you begin your tour, you will find a large wrap-around porch accented with Victorian porch brackets and great spaces for seating areas to enjoy in the spring, summer and fall. Entering the home you will notice the grand entry area and the vintage U-shaped wooden staircase. Staircase features include brass dust corners and a beautiful stained glass window retrieved from an old church in Western Kansas. Beautiful wood floors, 10-inch baseboards and gingerbread accents are featured throughout the home. The main floor includes a formal living room with a decorative fireplace, a large sitting room, a formal dining room, a kitchen and a breakfast nook. The kitchen features includes classic checkerboard tile flooring, Corian countertops, a black stainless refrigerator and an eye-catching Elvira stove updated with an electronic display, cooktop and oven. Antique cupboards with etched glass inserts and beautiful vintage lighting round out the kitchen features. In the breakfast nook you will find a pantry and a built-in breakfast table with a marble top and benches which were made from an old church pew. The main level 1/2 bath off the kitchen features another beautiful stained glass window. As you make your way upstairs you will find three bedrooms, featuring vintage transom windows above each door. The master is spacious and offers an en suite bath and shower. The second floor halls were professionally faux painted and two of the bedrooms ceilings have beautifully painted detail. The second floor bath features a claw foot tub and old-style brick detailing in the flooring. An upstairs exit leads from one of the second floor bedrooms to the first floor at the rear of the home. Many updates including plumbing, electrical and sheet-rock on all interior walls were completed in the early 90's. HVAC was replaced in 2019 and is zoned for comfort on both levels. There are two units, one in the basement and one in the attic. Towards the rear of the home you will find a large finished three-car garage. The backyard is fully fenced with wrought iron and wood privacy fencing and features a cedar pergola to create your own backyard oasis. A well and sprinkler system ensures a beautiful lawn. The little Arkansas river, Oak Park, and Riverside Park are located only a few blocks away. Botanica, Cowtown and the Keeper of the Plains landmark are close by as well, as is Old Town with plenty of restaurants and shopping. Schedule your private showing to see this wonderful historic home!