A rare historical 1913 beauty on a DOUBLE CORNER LOT overlooking Big Bayou (which leads out to Tampa Bay) & Grandview Park with Lake Maggiore & Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at the other end of the brick street! The home & garage are on one lot & the adjacent vacant lot is also included Legal Description HARGRAVE'S SUB LOTS 2 & 3 TOGETHER WITH 8FT X 150FT STRIP ADJ ON N OF LOT 3 LESS E 2FT THEREOF PER O.R. 8407/933
Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout this magnificent home were just restored to their original splendor & the entire interior repainted. This home has been treated with over $100k in upgrades in the past 3 years. The upstairs bathroom ceiling & walls were just completely re-mudded & painted as well. A new, upgraded kitchen with granite countertops & stainless appliances was installed in 2017 along with upgraded bathrooms, new tile in bathrooms & Florida room, new drywall in the Florida room, new hurricane impact inlay windows throughout, new mini split 5 zone Samsung units on the main floor & new central air for the upper level including 2 new step down transformers to protect units from high voltage spikes , new electrical panel , new light fixtures & ceiling fans throughout, repair cracked plaster ceilings & walls, 6 window frames were replaced & all of the trees & hedges were trimmed in August to provide more natural light & limit risk of damage from tree limbs during hurricanes. The crawlspace was also wrapped with galvanized metal mesh to deter rodents. The single car garage includes an attached workshop. Pull down stairs on the second floor lead to the attic which is mostly floored, providing significant storage-always a bonus in Florida!
Retaining it's original charm & luster with original wood doors, door hardware, fireplaces, butler's pantry, built in china cabinet& hardwood floors & trim throughout while accented with a new upgraded kitchen & baths, this exceptional home has everything you are looking for! They don't build them like this anymore with this level of detail, beauty & craftsmanship in every aspect of the home. All of the rooms in this home are exceptional in size – a spacious kitchen with the original butler's pantry leads way to a generous dining room with a built in china cabinet & is adjacent to the Florida room which runs the length of the front of the home. Original pulley style windows & double glass doors lead to the enchanting living room complete with the original wood burning fireplace & a beautiful antique mirror on a marble base. Across the hall you can relax in your private library & cozy up in front of the fireplace on cooler evenings to enjoy your favorite novel. Down the hall is a perfect office space with a bay window for anyone working from home! The back porch overlooks your back yard leading to your adjacent side yard which is a full additional lot, more than enough room to add your pool!
Climb the graceful staircase to the second floor and 4 exceptionally sized bedrooms with walk in closets. Ample room for everyone to spread out & enjoy their own space. Two balconies grace this majestic home – one on the back overlooking your yard & one n the front with graceful arches overlooking Big Bayou – perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Enjoy boating the waters of Big Bayou via public boat ramps.
This home won't last long & has everything you have been looking for - all that's missing is you!
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