[ SOLD for $399,500 on 10/16/2015 ] STUNNING! This 1929 Spanish/Mediterranean sits upon one of the nicest streets in the Palm Heights Historic District. From the moment you pull up to this home, your heart will flutter with anticipation of the sophisticated interior that will take your breath away. Recent updates in breakfast nook, kitchen, and bathroom yet maintaining the originality of this 1920s time-piece.
Step back in time with extra thick lathe and plaster walls, gracious step-down living room that can accommodate a grand piano (the piano IS negotiable), in addition to the built-in display niches, original beamed ceiling, and majestic fireplace with display cove and original sconce lighting. Step up from the living room into the grand formal dining room which features a tray ceiling, doorway with original glass doorknob and hardware, and French doors to side patio and driveway area.
With almost 1900 sq ft, there are three generously proportioned bedrooms, gorgeous original hardwood floors throughout, and a large bathroom with original pedestal sink and original tiled alcove bath (the flooring was recently laid to match the existing bathroom tiles). The originally tiled kitchen is in terrific shape, but needed the modern convenience of a dishwasher, so the existing cabinetry was moved to the other side of the kitchen next to the stove. An opening from the breakfast nook to the laundry room was recently created to provide an open design and convenient access to the park-like backyard. The breakfast nook also boasts two corner built-in hutches!
You’ll also appreciate the separate indoor laundry room, central air/heat, newer composition roof, pool-size and park-like backyard, newer white vinyl fence, and a 2-car detached garage with extra parking. This is a STANDARD sale! FHA offers are welcome!
Elegant front porch is super inviting.Formal entry with gorgeous original hardwood flooring.
Gracious step-down living room with majestic fireplace, beamed ceiling, and original hardwood floors. Grand piano is negotiable.Gorgeous original sconce lighting and display cove over the fireplace.Built-in display niches flanking step-up entrance into formal dining room.Formal dining room with original hardwood floors and tray ceiling, and period French doors leading to side patio and extra wide driveway.Original immaculate tile in kitchen with period hardware, new dishwasher, and a spacious breakfast nook.One of the most awesome additions to this kitchen is a 1920s style replica of a rolling pin drawer!Complete view of kitchen with new cork flooring, dishwasher, and cutting board counter tops which are actually remnants from the old Riverside Tava Lanes Bowling Alley. Another piece of history added to this 1920s masterpiece!Quaint breakfast nook with two corner hutches and new opening that leads into the laundry room and easy access to park-like backyard.Spacious bathroom with original pedestal sink, wall tile, and toilet. Flooring was recently laid to match existing original tile.Original alcove bathtub, as well as a separate shower stall.Amazing hallway with telephone alcove and deep linen closet, as well as large walk-in closet at other end.Separate laundry room with adjacent deep closet that once housed a toilet — the plumbing is still intact for future renovation if another bathroom is desired.Spacious front bedroom with original hardwood floors. Cheery, light and bright!Spacious middle bedroom with original hardwood floors too.Back bedroom currently being used as the master, complete with hardwood floors and walk-in closet.Park-like pool-size backyard with corner patio area and vinyl fencing. There’s also a side yard that would be turned into a dog run if needed.Great private area just behind the garage perfect for gardening or children’s play area.French doors off the dining room open to the spacious driveway leading to the 2-car detached garage. Room for RV, boats, etc.One of the best streets, not only because of the great people/neighbors, but comparable beautiful homes!Hands down, one of the loveliest streets in Riverside. Everyone gets involved during the holiday season to bring the community together as one! Incomparable neighborhood comradery!
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