135 N Hazel Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Over 5000 square feet of living space in a grand older home with a truckload of charm and light in an ideal location for those who like to walk everywhere and be closer to the university, down town, shopping and restaurants, walking paths and parks. This huge place has big bedrooms (including a very large studio-like room on the top floor and another that 10 windows facing north, south, and west). All the bedrooms awash in natural light and oversized. Lots of spaces to set up desks or work areas. Many common areas including a huge living room, a library with an incredible original leaded glass sitting window, a basement media room, two dining areas, a huge enclosed porch and lots of deck. Newer kitchen with all the usual amenities. Energy bills surprisingly affordable, plus a new very high efficiency heating and air system. While there are 4 bathrooms, top floor studio area has 3/4 bath, main 2nd floor bedroom level has 3/4 bath, and main level has a full bath with an oversized soaking tub/shower. The basement has a half bath. There is also a complete laundry facility on the bedroom floor as well as one in the basement. This house can easily accommodate a larger family or 5 adults. This is a tremendous amount of house in a superb location for the money. You can easily do without a car if you live here as it is right on the bus route and very close to downtown, Hilton and Jack Trice, campus, the new indoor aquatic facility (One block easy walk) and grocery stores. Major parks and walking paths also easily reached. This wise old place has a welcoming soul. Pets allowed but number will be limited to two, and animals need to be mature and calm. Large dogs allowed only if calm and not prone to jumping or excessive barking. Owner may ask for pet deposit depending on animals. Preference will be given to families, but groups of no more than 5 responsible adult individuals also considered. Tenants pay for all utilities (electric, water, sewer, gas, and trash) and responsible for lawn care and snow and ice removal. Owner will pay for trash and provide 1 gig fiberoptic whole house internet for an additional $125 per month.