2614 Heger Ct, Saint Louis, MO 63110

The Happy Home is a gardener's delight! Two-bedroom house on quiet, safe cul-de-sac with landscaped central island, just a block from the Missouri Botanical Garden and across Magnolia Avenue from Tower Grove Park. Large fenced backyard ("an oasis") with deck, raised beds for gardening, and two-car garage. Home interior just repainted and back deck is being refinished. Everything will be fresh and clean for you. Owner lives on street. We love our neighbors - and we hope you will too! A South City rarity: 1951 one-story bungalow with all systems updated, but original charm preserved. Original 1950s details include porcelain cast-iron alcove bathtub, pedestal sink, original tile work in kitchen and bathroom, hardwood floors, original light fixtures, pink marble window sills, glass block windows, crystal door knobs, metal venetian blinds, climate and light-controlling drapes, robust whole-house fan for spring and fall, ample closet space throughout. Gorgeous original bathroom as seen on SavethePinkBathrooms[dot]com: all original peach-pink tile on floor and walls, full-width glass block window for maximum light but privacy with vent window, white porcelain fixtures, alcove cast-iron tub, original mirror cabinet and sidelights. Hidden laundry chute in bathroom closet sends items to basement laundry area. Improvements include modern quartz kitchen countertop and stainless undermount sink with garbage disposal, all new energy-efficient HVAC system and triple-pane insulated windows. Insulation to R-40 added to attic, so heating costs are low. Up-to-date appliances: Samsung fridge, GE electric stove, Danby dishwasher. High-efficiency front-loading GE washer and dryer. Backyard ("an oasis" according to tenant): Large private fenced backyard, landscaped with large deck. Three raised beds with organic soil ready for your gardening needs with rainwater barrel provided. Secure two-car detached garage with power doors and motion-sensor lights. Unfinished smooth concrete basement full footprint of the house with built-in storage shelving and a laundry area including GE high-efficiency frontload washer and dryer, and laundry sink. Front yard: Native plant and pollinator garden along with native juniper bushes. Several neighbors are avid gardeners for wildlife, so we see loads of butterflies, birds, rabbits, even the occasional deer. (You might get lucky and spot the neighborhood groundhog Hugo.) Location: across the street from Tower Grove Park--large, shady, and flat for your walking, running, and biking enjoyment. Walk to the Tower Grove Farmers' Market, Food Truck Fridays, etc. Also: one block from Missouri Botanical Garden. so Garden events are walkable too: Japanese Festival, Best of Missouri Market, Garden Glow, etc. One mile to I-44; three miles to I-64/40. Minutes to Washington University, Barnes / BJC Hospital, SLU, Cardinal Glennon, Cortex, Ikea, downtown. Public transit and bike friendly: ride the 95 Kingshighway bus to the CWE Metrolink. Bike the new Tower Grove Connector bike corridor. Walk to "The Hill," St. Louis's Little Italy, for weekend shopping or a meal. Easy biking to Grand South Grand eclectic eateries and shopping or to the galleries, music festivals, and bars of The Grove. Schools: Excellent for families. This house is located in the catchment for three highly desirable schools: Betty Wheeler Classical Academy gifted magnet school, the state's top ranked charter school City Garden Montessori, and also the city's top Catholic school parish: St. Margaret of Scotland. St. Ambrose and South City Community School are also less than a mile away. Safe: Cul-de-sac street with only 14 houses. We are a close-knit neighborhood community with annual spring social and fall potluck in the center island of the street. Owners live two houses down, and we would like to rent to a good neighbor. One-year lease minimum (two-year possible). $2,500/month unfurnished. Includes water, sewer, trash, lawn mowing. Pet rent ($100/month) for one cat or small dog (up to 25 lbs; must meet the pet). To qualify, your combined household income must be 3x rent and a 680+ credit score from someone in your household or a cosigner. No smoking or vaping. Security deposit due at signing. Owner pays water, sewer, trash, and lawnmowing. Tenant responsible for gas, electric, internet. Pet rent option ($100/month) available for one cat or small dog (up to 25 lbs).