[ SOLD for $488,000 on 5/21/2015 ] Gorgeous turn-of-the-century “Wood Streets” Craftsman evokes true old-world craftsmanship with modern amenities on a private double lot with room for a pool, will make your senses tingle! This is a 3 bedroom, plus office (could be 4th bedroom on main floor), plus 3 bathrooms.
As you approach the large wraparound front porch, note the original wood ceiling and newer decorative wrought iron railings. Your jaw will drop with amazement after you walk through the original extra-wide front wood door when you feast your eyes upon the original hardwood floors, light fixtures, fireplace, plate rails, etc.
In addition to the lovely living room as you enter the home, walk to the right to find a spacious music alcove with built-in cabinetry that is breathtakingly beautiful. Wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, gorgeous molding, plate rails, original push button light switches, etc.
The original house was built in 1913 and is approximately 2300 sq ft. In addition, you’ll be amazed to find a large permitted bonus room that is approximately 1300 sq ft, which could be converted into a few extra rooms, or used as a large yoga, dance, or photography studio (the possibilities are endless). There is another storage area with over 300 sq ft. Total square footage of this amazing estate is approximately 3,938 sq ft.
Six-month-new exterior paint, two newer water heaters, 50-gallon whole house water softener, 2 A/C units, copper plumbing, almost full electrical re-wire, 9-yr-old roof, main floor bedroom and bathroom, in addition to 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom with large soaking tub and separate shower upstairs, as well as an upstairs laundry area.
Updated kitchen with sile stone counters, dishwasher, gas stove, refrigerator, walk-in pantry, and large nook area with tons of cabinetry. Walk past the pantry to enter the permitted bonus room with bathroom. The 2-car garage has been converted into a guest quarters with another bathroom, laundry area, and warming kitchen. This guest area could easily be modified back into a garage.
Private yard (just under half an acre) boasts old growth shade trees, dog run area, and lovely wraparound front porch! There are TWO LOTS combined in purchase:
Lot 1 contains the house and garage = 9,199 sq ft Lot 2 contains the large yard with the jacaranda tree = 10,019 sq ft
This home boasts only 3 owners. First owner lived here 60 years, second owner only 3 years, and current owner has happily lived here and raised a family just shy of 40 years!
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