$749,000

Shaker Architectural Gem - Renowned architect Philip Small designed this English Tudor Cottage style home for his own family in 1922. Detailed carvings on timber trim, decorative brickwork on chimneys, and leaded glass windows adorn the exterior. Inside the foyer, hand carved woodwork and plaster details greet you. Step down to the grand living room featuring wide plank floors, beamed ceiling with original decorative plasterwork, and an inviting library nook. Generous dining room with its own fireplace and views of the gorgeous backyard garden. Kitchen was opened up in prior renovation offering a casual gathering or dining space. Center island and plentiful custom inset cherry cabinetry, walk-in pantry and wall of windows makes for a welcoming heart of home kitchen. South facing primary spans the depth of the home and has original built-in closets and a full bath with updated vanity and access to a lovely Juliet balcony. The second floor offers 3 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths, as well as a sunny office overlooking the gardens. The third floor has two bedrooms, a full bath, playroom and two great attic storage spaces. Pristine basement has been waterproofed with B-Dry system, and features a family room space, half bath, bright laundry room and plenty of storage. The stunning backyard invites you out of every living space to the covered Jacobean porch and flagstone patio with seating wall. The darling original playhouse for the architect's children was created with two rooms and a sweet covered porch to enjoy the babbling waterfall and pond. The gorgeous well planned garden beds have a sprinkler system for easy watering. Appealing location, in the heart of the all school area of the Boulevard neighborhood, just North of Marshall Lake and just a few blocks to Southerly Park, Nature Center and Horseshoe Park.

Amenities

• Bedrooms: 6
• Full Bathrooms: 4
• Partial Bathrooms: 2
• Property Type: Residential
• Year Built: 1922
• Built in 1922
• Home size: 4,133 ft² / 383.97 m²
• MLS: 5160167
• Status: Active Under Contract

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