[ SOLD for $499,900 on 03/27/2017 ] Here it is…… a 1908 Craftsman Bungalow on the most well-known street in downtown Riverside within the Colony Heights Historic District, which embraces a dramatic assemblage of architecture and pride of ownership. This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, with approximately 2400 sq ft of living space, welcomes you with a large wraparound porch, and upon entry through the original wood front door, the feeling of home and family jumps out and hugs you.
The first room you’ll visit is the living room with built-ins flanking the fireplace, and hardwood flooring. Original pocket door entry into the formal dining room with built-in hutch, as well as a library, and a remodeled eat-in kitchen with Corian counter tops, dishwasher, and plenty of cabinetry. Separate indoor laundry room too.
In addition to the amazing original features of this home, there are upgrades such as dual A/C units (one upstairs and one downstairs), updated electrical, and paid-in-full solar panels. All 4 bedrooms are upstairs with gorgeous original pine flooring and woodwork, with two of the bedrooms having access to the front balcony for morning coffee or just a bit of fresh air. The large master bedroom is designated by its own set of French doors with privacy blinds. The upstairs landing has a built-in storage seat as well.
The front yard boasts blooming rosebushes, and the fully fenced pool-sized back yard is filled with lots of goodies like an herb garden, shade tree, yummy citrus, fenced gardening area, 2-car detached garage, alley access, RV parking, area for swing set, and access to the walk-down cellar. This area could be modified into a wine cellar if desired. The rear exterior of the home was recently painted.
Within walking distance to the Fox Theatre, many restaurants, the famous Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, as well as recreational locations such as Mt. Rubidoux with its miles of walking/jogging trails, Fairmount Park with its beautiful lake, playgrounds and golf course, and the Santa Ana River Trail famous for its bicycling. At Christmas time, you’ll even hear the clippity clop of horses pulling carriages through the neighborhood, where decorations and holiday spirit abound.
Reach out to us today for an appointment to view this spectacular home, which is a page right out of history!
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Spacious wraparound porch with wood ceiling.
View of grand staircase as you enter the home.
View from living room of the staircase and the formal dining room.
Alternate view of living room with period light fixture and view of front door entry.
Living room with gorgeous hardwood floors and built-in shelves flanking the fireplace.
Large formal dining room with original built-in hutch which can accommodate large family settings for holiday gatherings.
Alternate view of formal dining room with enough wall space for additional sideboards.
Exquisite staircase, with view into the library.
Library with room for a piano or reading chairs to take advantage of the natural light cascading through the gorgeous windows.
Remodeled kitchen with Corian counter tops, dishwasher, lots of cabinetry, and room for casual dining table/chairs.
Another view of kitchen with stained glass window, and entry to inside laundry room.
Downstairs bathroom with pedestal sink and subway tiled bathtub enclosure.
Staircase from above
Upstairs landing with built-in storage seat and original push-button light switch.
Alternate view of upstairs landing towards back bedroom and French doors leading to master bedroom. There’s also a French door at the top of the stairs to separate the upstairs from downstairs in terms of heating/cooling.
Master bedroom with original pine floors.
Alternate view of master bedroom with ceiling fan and gorgeous pine floors.
First of two bedrooms facing the front of the house, both with doorway access to the breezy balcony.
Alternate view of bedroom with ceiling fan. Note that all of the original wood (doors, frames, baseboards) in this bedroom have been refinished back to its original splendor.
Second of two bedrooms facing the front of the house, both with doorway access to the breezy balcony. Gorgeous original pine floors too.
4th upstairs bedroom facing the back of the home with walk-in closet, ceiling fan, and original pine floors.
Gorgeous upstairs bathroom with claw foot tub and pedestal sink.
Alternate view of upstairs bathroom with plenty of linen storage.
Partial view of back yard, this of the herb garden and patio area with relaxing hammock and fountain.
Larger view of back yard complete with brand new fence, citrus tree, partial view of walk-down cellar to left of photo, swing set, and 2-car garage. There is a large section of fenced yard behind the garage dedicated to gardening, storage, or more parking if desired.
View of the back of the house, with solar panels on the roof, and partial view of the detached 2-car garage with roll-up doors.
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