424 1st St SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314

Attractive 1920's arts and crafts style home in desired Mt.Vernon. Enter from the inviting rocking chair front porch into this charming home featuring character from top to bottom, inside and out. Glowing hardwood floors, beautiful natural woodwork and built-ins including colonnades with built-in desk between the formal living & dining, built-in buffet with glass front china cabinets and window seat in the formal dining room, french doors between living room and den/office, chalk board walls from old school house in the ½ bath off the den. The recently updated kitchen fits the home well and completes the main level. 2nd floor features hallway built-in, 2 bedrooms that have hardwood floors and walk-in closets with 8 ft bench seat. There is a small 3rd room that would be a sweet nursery or spare room off the full bath. Lower level has a cozy finished living space and laundry/utility room. Over sized attached 2 ½ car garage opens into enclosed patio room with french doors to outside patio area. This home is situated on a corner lot across the street from Cornell Campus and Memorial Park. Short walking distance to dining, shopping, schools and thriving main street.