508 Ward Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801

508 Ward Ave. is located one block from Historic Five Points, with Star Market, 1892 Restaurant and many eclectic shops. The Olde Towne Coffee Shoppe is the backdoor neighbor and Downtown Entertainment District is a short 10 minute walk. The front original 1280sf classic 5-Points bungalow was built in 1948. It sits on a double lot totaling 8424 sf. This property is not located in any part of the Flood way or Flood zone, therefore no flood insurance is required. The 1500sf rear 2 story addition was built in 1991, featuring bamboo floors down and solid oak upstairs. Stairs are bamboo with mahogany nosings. This addition also has 3 new bathrooms, 6" walls and insulated windows, new electrical with a 200 amp breaker panel, plumbing and HVAC. The 360sf dormer master bedroom suite was added in 2016. There are 17 rooms total including the mud room, 5 baths, and 5 bedrooms (1 br currently an exercise rm and 1 is a professional office). There are: 2 full, 1-3/4 and 2-1/2 baths. All additions and modifications have been permitted and inspected and the work was done by licensed professionals. The owner has severe mold allergies. Because of these allergies, he contracted with EnviroSafe, LLC to clean and disinfect the crawlspace and install a conditioned and encapsulated crawlspace system in 2009. Summit Roofing replaced the roof in 2014 with 30 year GAF Architectural shingles. Insulation was added to all attic spaces in 2016. All the duct work in the crawlspace was replaced in 2017. Both the main house and the detached garage have under ground electrical services, added in 2012. The Craftsman garage/workshop has a 100 amp breaker panel and was built in 2012. It has 320 sf 1st level and the same on the 2nd level, with 6 foot french doors to the rear yard and powered garage door to the alley and the Coffee Shoppe. The Garage is wired for a workshop, fully insulated, dry walled and has 10 foot ceiling. The garage also has a commercial grade pull down aluminum stair with a fully floored 2nd level. Garage could be converted to a Mother in Law or college student Guest Cottage with ease. There is a private parking space located beside the garage. Craftsman Style carport added in 2010. It has a coffered bead board ceiling with copper Arts and Crafts hanging light. A fresh coat of Sherwin Williams Duration was applied to the house and garage exterior in the Fall of 2018. The 6 and 7 foot high stained wood privacy fence was added in 2010. Double gates open to the private parking spot off the alley, perfect for large deliveries and access to the Olde Towne Coffee Shoppe, across the alley. The garage door opens onto this well maintained alley as well. All floors are wood, bamboo, tile, marble and 2 are laminate. There is no carpet. Kitchen, 2 original baths, front porch, side porch, rear porch all remodeled in 2006. Exterior is Hardi plank siding and Azek trim in the Craftsman Style. There are 2 central units. All landscaping was designed and installed by Professional Landscape Designer, Jerry Branum, in 2007. It must be seen to be believed with strong influences from Jekyll and Lutyens. All plants are drought tolerant and do not need irrigation. There is no grass to mow. The front yard stone walkways and driveway are bordered with chip-faced limestone from Oneonta. There is a large herb bed on the west side laid out of this same limestone. This home has been owned and meticulously maintained by its owner and resident, Charlie Englebert, who bought it in 1989. He has been a Licensed General Contractor for 48 years. He owns Craftsmen Homebuilders and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. For more information and credentials go to: craftsmenhomebuilders.com Some rooms do not have photos yet: downstairs 7x14 Mudroom, 6x6 laundry, 5x6 walk-in coat closet off family room. Photos of these coming soon.