Charm and History with modern updates and convenience. If you love quality and character this home is for you. Pulling into the the horseshoe driveway you are greeted with well maintained landscaping and a private feel with the mature shrub lined property. Walking up the wide stairs to the large covered porch you can imagine morning coffees, afternoon tea, or evening cocktails. Entering in the home the Craftman style shows emaculate attention to detail. The great room ( living room) is expansive and can be set up with multiple living spaces, beautiful glass and wooden cabinetry is built-in flanking the gas fireplace , with another built-in gem storage bench to the right. The hardwood moldings and trim can be seen throughout. The entrance to the oversized dining room contains pocket door so you can separate living spaces. There is built in shelving with glass doors flanking the exterior wall. This space, too, offers multiple uses, can be used as a formal dining room or a family, dining combo. Previous owners used this as their TV room. Continuing on the first floor you have a full bath including jetted, soaking tub, with shower head fixture, an additional bright sitting room with doors to screened in porch. The kitchen has fully updated appliances, including high end gas stove, and granite countertops, easy to imagine wipping up an evening meal with a loved one sitting at the island having great conversation. Right off the kitchen is the first floor laundry with access to back deck. As you walk to the upper level on the detailed and impeccable wood staircase you reach a landing where you can see immediately the pristine original hardwoods through out the upper level. There are 4 bedrooms and a full bath. 2 of the bedrooms are tandem style, which was the norm in the home’s era. This 1912 home is unique in its condition ,the full basement is in fantastic shape. It contains high ceilings and could easily be finished off for even more living space. In its current state it contains 3 rooms and a canning closet. As for heating and cooling, there is steam heat which is actually updated and modern. It has been well maintained and serviced by Fosters Heating and cooling. This home does not have traditional central air. It has a split unit that is “hard wired “ into the coil. This is in the dining room and cools the whole main level. For cooling upstairs previous owners used nothing saying that the circulation and split down stairs kept it cool. There is a large lot with 3 different varieties of fruit trees, a pond, and a and area that is separately privacy fenced for entertaining, a play area , or possibly for a pet. There is a two stall detached garage with a loft area that is tall enough for standing comfortably and could be finished off for more living space . This detached garages driveway is on a side street for easy access and additional street parking. Next to this home is Granger House, a historical landmark. Interesting fact, at one time this home was part of that property. The history, space, and charm of this home are unmatched. It’s a must see.
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935 Central Avenue
Marion, Iowa 52302
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