5404 Clinton Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419

*The Neighborhood ***Page is a comfortable neighborhood where architectural icons rub shoulders with classic well-tended bungalows. Get out of the car and walk the neighborhood to really experience the deep traditional character and charm, and variety of vintage architecture that the neighborhood is known for. Half a block to the east, Pearl Park stretches across 29 acres, offering walk paths, picnicing, wading pool and playground, tennis, skating and hockey, baseball, softball, football, soccer and classrooms for park programs. Three blocks to the north, Minnehaha Parkway, the creek and trails meander toward Lake Nokomis Beach (1.8 miles to the east). Five blocks from home to Todd Park ballfields and tennis. Three blocks to access the renewed 35W freeway system, then another block to the east to the heart of Nicollet / Diamond Lake shops – an easy bike ride to Diamond Lake Hardware, Walgreens, Towns Edge Cleaners, Phil’s Barber Shop, Snap Fitness, Tangletown Gardens, Wize Acre Eatery, Cathay Take Out, The UPS Store, Post Office and petrol. Or bike to the new Transit Center at 46th and 35W and go Anywhere! And the Property….This 2 Story 4 bedroom at 5404 Clinton was built in 1938 and carefully renewed to preserve craftsmanship and character, while integrating the essentials for today’s family. Enter to the generous 20x13 living room with plaster cove at the ceiling, narrow strip oak floors, large muntined windows, a gracious curving balustrade and brick wood burning fireplace. A wide arched portal shares this space with the dining room, which in turn opens, through French doors, to the 4-Season sunroom. Step out onto the concrete deck at the sunroom for a pleasing view across the neighborhood rooftops. The kitchen has been opened up to the dining room. 16 inch travertine floors, granite countertops and matching travertine subway backsplash will meet your expectations, but the original 1938 character is very much intact. Tall birch cabinets have been restored inside and out. Original hardware shines. Muntined casement windows overlook the rear yard. And fun details like original spice cupboard and kitchen laundry chute remain. The stainless appliance group includes GE UltraQuiet dishwasher and oversize Samsung French Door Ultra high efficiency refrigerator.Main floor bedroom / office works well for todays’s needs: As an office or guest room it has easy access from both front and rear entries and a ½ bath is conveniently just outside. The wide tongue and groove knotty pine paneling (and doors) have been preserved as has the complimentary light fixture. At the stairway top is a small veranda, which functions as a full doorway window for summer breezes. Then a unique ceramic bath with a strong deco design. And finally, three nicely sized full height bedrooms with good light and oak strip floors. The garage is over 50% below grade for warmer winter parking and is optionally heated. It walks into an open lower level mud room space and laundry with ample space to add cubbies, coat hooks and a bench. Then, into the 19x12 family room with recessed lighting, glass block windows and a second fireplace. The lower level finishes with a kitchenette with refrigerator, bar sink and room for a large wine selection and finally its own ¾ bath. The face of the house received new stucco in 2011 to Minneapolis code. The roof is 1 year old. This is an exceptionally quiet house with MAC thermal / acoustic improvements as well as 2-layer plaster walls. Furnace and water heater are hi-efficiency PVC vented; 100 amp panel and central air. This is a rare package in this price range. The work has been thoughtfully done and the character carefully preserved. Please call for a personal showing.