This fine vintage four-square has had the good fortune to be in the hands of loving and attentive owners for more than a decade. Beginning with a very sound home, they engaged noted local designer David Heide to plan and guide them through extensive remodeling and renovation efforts to improve both the aesthetics and the livability of an already-efficient and family-friendly design. Major improvements include removal of dated aluminum siding and restoration and repainting of the original clapboard. They re-opened the front porch and replaced worn elements of the railing and spindles. While at it, they moved the front door to create a more spacious and useful living room. Opening the roof and constructing a new, larger front dormer created space necessary to convert the third floor into a truly exquisite master suite with its own heat zone, skylights, built-in bookcases, wool carpeting and a genuinely elegant master bath with separate soaking tub and shower. Other major improvements include creating a main floor half bath, remodeling the 2d floor bath, inclosing the deck to create a screened porch and the installation of new energy-efficient Pella double-pane windows throughout the home. All modifications have had such great respect for original architectural design elements that improvements look as though they have been in place since the home was constructed in 1903. A detailed list of improvements is available for review. The gracious and spacious living room with its gas fireplace, delicate stained glass and distinctive oval windows, natural woodwork and gleaming hardwood floors is a wonderful place to welcome guests. The formal living room is large enough to seat a sizable dinner party or family gathering. The large kitchen features an efficient working layout and separate informal eating area for family meals and homework supervision. The natural wood staircase takes you past another delicate stained glass half-moon window on the way to a 2d floor with four large bedrooms, one of which is without a closet and might best be pressed into service as office, TV, playroom or studio space. The fenced backyard with its stamped concrete patio and swing-set is child- and dog-ready and has room to expand the 1-car garage if necessary. This home is in a wonderful neighborhood on a block where neighbors know and socialize with one another. The public J. J. Hill Montessori elementary school with it big playground is at the end of the block. Michael and Stephanies andquot;Golden Thymeandquot; coffee shop is only a short two block walk away. Also within very easy walking distance are Grand Avenues remarkable collection of boutiques, eating establishments and services. Welcome home!
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