4112 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407

We begin our tour at the curb where we cross the brick carriage walk to enter the wrap-around perennial gardens. Step into the 3 season porch. See the tongue and groove wainscoting and ceiling? Imagine morning tea or evenings waving at the neighbors passing by. Through a small vestibule that serves as a mud room, we encounter the immediate charm. Old world character abounds, lovingly preserved and thoughtfully updated. Original, never painted woodwork. French doors lead to a sun porch that is leafily embraced with a prolific Haral-Red apple tree. Can't you see yourself doing your morning yoga here? Red oak floors span the connected indoor sun porch, living room and dining room. Leaded glass piano windows in the living room offer light but don't compromise privacy and furniture placement. The built-in buffet in the dining room has leaded glass doors, as well. All-original double-hung, nine light windows on main floor. Aluminum storm windows. Two bedrooms main floor. Tiled bath with glass block window is amply sized. One has the option to simply close the dining room door for added privacy. Kitchen recently updated with smart quartz countertops, under-mount stainless steel sink, glass tile backsplash and all new stainless appliances. Fun trapezoidal window over sink allows some serious birdwatching! Glass block "jewel" window provides privacy and additional under-shelf natural light. Matching crank-out casement windows allow lovely cross breezes. Refinished maple floors in kitchen, bedrooms and hallway. Upstairs, the large bedroom sports new plush carpeting and offers eastern-facing, treetop views and a large, adjacent sitting area, connected by a French door. Tilt-in, easy clean windows. Rustic brick chimney accent. Full, partially finished basement ready for your ideas. Second 3/4 bath is off laundry area. Lots more shelving fills out your storage needs. The back yard is a flagstone paver oasis of flowers, trees and flowering shrubs and has been landscaped for wildlife. A peely, ruffly barked River Birch provides afternoon shade. Have yourselves a little bonfire! The perennial gardens, which include Stargazer lilies and Japanese Painted Ferns provide a pop of color all year long. There is even winter interest when the Red Osier Dogwood show off their glossy red stems. The Pagoda Dogwood tree offers its blue berry clusters to the local Cardinal families. A PJM Rhododendron signals that spring has arrived with its bright lavender blossoms. Single car garage, original to the property. It has its own separate electric meter and a 220amp outlet. It is joined by a built-on shed. Is it a 'She Shed'? You bet it is! Well, a guy could store his motorcycle in there, too. The back gate is a two-part gate and when fully open, allows for 8 foot clearance. The 8 foot wooden privacy fences on two sides are covered in grapevines and Engelman ivy. Neighborhood is stable, diverse and mainly owner-occupied. Preference given to unrepresented buyers.