823 N Merchant St, Belle Plaine, KS 67013

Hard to find large home in the city limits right across from the schools. This one is extra special and the sellers sure hate to leave it but due to a job transfer, their loss is your gain. You will love this spacious home and all it has to offer. The main floor features a formal entry currently used as a sun room but the possibilities are endless and two separate living rooms so everyone has a place to relax. Enjoy the new flooring on the main level, updated lighting and fresh paint throughout. Check out the huge, updated kitchen with ample storage space as well as counter top area for meal prep, serving, or whatever your heart desires. This all oak kitchen has great natural light but you will absolutely fall in love with the pull-out drawers in the cabinets! There is a built-in desk space within the kitchen for your convenience as well as a formal dining area off the living room PLUS table/eating space in the kitchen. You will also enjoy having a large main floor bedroom right down the hall from the full, completely remodeled bathroom and laundry room. Upstairs there are 3 more bedrooms all with updated, recessed can lighting and built-in lighting in the tray ceilings which also house the ceiling fans. The upstairs bathroom has also been updated and is very spacious plus features a huge linen/storage closet! There is also a brand new privacy fence on the west side and new central heat and air! Legend has it that in the 1960s this home got another upgrade...a bomb shelter! Just outside the back sliding glass doors you'll find the entry to the mechanical basement/crawl space access and the long hallway that leads to the bomb shelter. Back outside you'll enjoy the large lot of over 1/3 acre featuring nice concrete patio area for entertaining or grilling plus the back yard is fenced for the safety of pet or child's play. Two car garage access connects at the other side of the bomb shelter entrance and a new opener has also been installed on one bay. Need more storage or a workshop area for your hobby? There is an additional back building for even more storage or play. Bonus: all appliances including the washer and dryer will remain for the convenience of the buyer. This is a 1886 jewel that you will love to call home. Plenty of off-street parking in the extra wide driveway and you can't beat the location to the schools. So many updates and upgrades you'll just have to see for yourself. Welcome home!